Legal

Legal Notice

Publisher information, hosting details, and the legal terms that govern the Houses of Japan website.

Last updated: July 2026

1Website Publisher

Houses of JapanFounder and Publication Director: Julien Vial (Kento kun)

2Website Hosting

This website is hosted by:

AddressElgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany

3Purpose of the Website

Houses of Japan is an independent information platform dedicated to helping international buyers discover affordable properties throughout Japan. The website provides:

  • Curated property listings
  • English translations of Japanese real estate listings
  • Weekly newsletter subscriptions
  • Educational buying guides for foreign buyers
  • Interactive Google Earth projects
  • Introductions to trusted independent partner companies specializing in property acquisition and renovation services

Houses of Japan acts solely as an information, translation, and introduction platform. Real estate transactions and renovation services are carried out exclusively by independent licensed partners or property owners.

Houses of Japan does not operate as a licensed real estate brokerage, construction company, renovation company, financial advisor, tax advisor, or legal advisor.

4Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content published on this website, including but not limited to:

  • Text
  • Articles
  • Property descriptions
  • English translations
  • Graphics
  • Logos
  • Videos
  • Interactive maps
  • Google Earth projects
  • Educational guides
  • Website design
  • Source code

is the exclusive intellectual property of Houses of Japan.

No part of this website may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, republished, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Houses of Japan.

Property photographs, listing descriptions, logos, and other materials originating from third party real estate agencies remain the property of their respective owners.

Website designed, developed, and maintained by Julien Vial (Kento Fujitani).

5Third Party Services

Houses of Japan may introduce users to trusted independent partner companies specializing in:

  • Property acquisition
  • Property visits
  • Virtual tours
  • Renovation services
  • Property management
  • Legal assistance

Any agreement entered into with these companies is solely between the customer and the respective partner company.

Houses of Japan accepts no responsibility for services, pricing, contracts, workmanship, negotiations, or decisions made by third party companies.

6Accuracy of Information

Houses of Japan makes every reasonable effort to ensure that the information published on this website is accurate and up to date. However, we cannot guarantee:

  • Property availability
  • Listing accuracy
  • Property pricing, as prices may change at any time due to exchange rate fluctuations, updates made by real estate agencies, or decisions made by property owners
  • The availability of third party websites
  • The accuracy of information provided by third party sources

Property listings may be modified, reserved, sold, or removed without prior notice.

7External Links

This website contains links to external websites operated by third parties.

Houses of Japan has no control over the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of these websites and accepts no responsibility for them.

8Limitation of Liability

The information published on this website is provided for informational purposes only. Houses of Japan shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage resulting from:

  • The use of this website
  • Property purchases
  • Investment decisions
  • Renovation decisions
  • Third party services
  • Temporary website interruptions
  • Technical issues
  • Errors or omissions contained within third party listings

Users remain solely responsible for conducting their own due diligence before making any purchasing, investment, or renovation decisions.

9Applicable Law

These Legal Notices shall be governed by the laws applicable in the jurisdiction where Houses of Japan is legally established.

Any disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts of that jurisdiction.

10Contact

For any questions regarding these Legal Notices, please contact:

Houses of JapanEmail: housesofjapan@gmail.com

Last updated: July 2026