Legal

Terms of Use

These terms explain how you may use the Houses of Japan website, what we offer, and where our responsibility begins and ends.

Last updated: July 2026

1Acceptance of the Terms

By accessing or using the Houses of Japan website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with these Terms, you should discontinue the use of this website immediately.

2About Houses of Japan

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

  • Curated property listings
  • English translations of Japanese real estate listings
  • Educational resources about purchasing property in Japan
  • Newsletter subscriptions
  • Access to trusted independent partner companies specializing in property acquisition and renovation services

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

3Website Use

By using this website, you agree to:

  • Use the website only for lawful purposes
  • Provide accurate information when submitting forms
  • Respect the intellectual property rights of Houses of Japan and third parties
  • Not interfere with the operation or security of the website

You agree not to:

  • Copy, reproduce, or redistribute website content without permission
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
  • Use automated software, bots, or scraping tools to collect website content
  • Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws

4Property Listings

Property listings are provided for informational purposes only.

Listings may be sold, reserved, modified, or withdrawn at any time without notice.

Houses of Japan does not guarantee the continued availability, accuracy, or completeness of any listing.

5Newsletter

Certain services are available exclusively to newsletter subscribers. Newsletter access provides:

  • Weekly property selections
  • Interactive Google Earth projects
  • Original property listing links
  • Educational buying guides
  • Access to our trusted partner network

Newsletter subscriptions are governed by our Terms & Conditions of Sale.

6Third Party Services

Houses of Japan may introduce users to trusted independent partner companies. These partners may provide:

  • 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 is not responsible for services, pricing, contracts, workmanship, or decisions made by third party companies.

7Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content available on this website, including text, property descriptions, translations, graphics, logos, videos, maps, educational guides, and website design, is the intellectual property of Houses of Japan.

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use is strictly prohibited.

8Limitation of Liability

Houses of Japan makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and up to date information. However, we do not 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 by property owners
  • Investment performance
  • Rental income
  • Renovation feasibility

Houses of Japan shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of this website or the information provided.

9External Links

This website contains links to third party websites.

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

10Website Availability

We strive to keep the website available at all times.

However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access and may suspend or modify the website without prior notice for maintenance, updates, or technical reasons.

11Changes to These Terms

Houses of Japan reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time.

Changes become effective immediately upon publication on this website.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12Governing Law

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

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

13Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

Houses of JapanEmail: housesofjapan@gmail.com

Last updated: July 2026