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Over the years, this ebook has been enhanced with additional research to offer a comprehensive appraisal of the Japanese foreclosed property market, as well as offering economic and industry analysis. The author travels to Japan regularly to keep abreast of the local market conditions, and has purchased several foreclosed properties, as well as bidding on others. Japan is one of the few markets offering high-yielding property investment opportunities. Contrary to the 'rural depopulation' scepticism, the urban centres are growing, and they have always been a magnet for expatriates in Asia. Japan is a place where expats, investors (big or small) can make highly profitable real estate investments. Japan is a large market, with a plethora of cheap properties up for tender by the courts. Few other Western nations offer such cheap property so close to major infrastructure. Japan is unique in this respect, and it offers such a different life experience, which also makes it special. There is a plethora of property is depopulating rural areas, however there are fortnightly tenders offering plenty of property in Japan's cities as well. I bought a dormitory 1hr from Tokyo for just $US30,000.
You can view foreclosed properties listed for as little as $US10,000 in Japan thanks to depopulation and a culture that is geared towards working for the state. I bought foreclosed properties in Japan and now I reveal all in our expanded 350+page report. The information you need to know, strategies to apply, where to get help, and the tools to use. We even help you avoid the tsunami and nuclear risks since I was a geologist/mining finance analyst in a past life. Check out the "feedback" in our blog for stories of success by customers of our previous reports.

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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Holidaying in Japan

Japan has always been a very appealing place for me, for numerous reasons. Over the last 20 years I’ve lived there 3 years, and probably been there about 30 times….mostly because I never found the 90 day visa sufficient. In any respect, its pertinent to note the current appeal of Japan:
1. Gaijin houses - The ease of staying in the inner cities cheaply – Pay by the month for ‘Gaijin houses’ for $700-1000 per month. For shorter stays, men might want to try the ‘capsule hotels’ in most major cities, offering all night bath & sleep for Y3000-4000 in the entertainment districts. A great way to travel around Japan. 
2. Japan Rail - The low cost of tourist travel – get a Japan Rail Pass before the ‘huge concession’ disappears. JR will get you to most places; even if there are other networks. You can even ride the shinkansen fast-train service. 
3. Technology centre - The appeal of Japan as a technology ‘hub’ is in decline. Japan has largely been overtaken by other countries. There was a time when Japan offered train schedules, weather, maps on phones; when I-mode was leading Japan’s telco revolution. Those times have past. Now, Japan is only leading in the bathroom with its ‘lifestyle bath’ and toilet. Hardly ‘riveting’ cultural developments. Be sure to buy some cheap electronics there – you might need to go to places like Bic Camera to get English operating system.
4. The appeal of a big city – great restaurants, pubs. Tokyo has 20 mil people. Roppongi is the centre for expatriates; however I have just as thrilling experiences in rural areas…its different. The most appealing cities to me where Tokyo (culture & expat life), Hiroshima (bars in Tenjin) and Fukuoka (relaxed people)
5. The appeal of nature – With a JR Pass you can see parts of Japan which most Japanese have not seen. Japan’s nature is very special. The mountains are actually less appealing that the rivers and riverside villages. Don’t expect beautiful coastlines. The trains are the best way to see these idyllic ‘remote’ areas. The JR Pass is the key – along with the www.hyperdia.com English train schedule. I would literarily get on a local train to go to central Tokyo (Shinjuku-Chuo Line) to jump on a shinkansen to go 200-300km in an hour, then get a local train to these idyllic areas, then come back on another shinkansen line without booking. You just need to optimize by planning your connections, but not needing to book is so flexible. 
6. Expatriate lifestyle – meet other Western expatriates as well as Japanese people who want to meet Westerners
7. Safety – You are less likely to get ‘knocked off’ here than anywhere in the world. 
8. Currency – It is far easy to get money in Japan since Japan Post offered Cirrus-Maestro connectivity for all major credit cards. Know where your post office is located. This is important! 
9. Cultural icon – Japan is different! I don’t know another place like it. The people are unique; they’ve defined their own style; they life differently. They are interesting; and you might just note that they were ‘successful’ as a culture for a reason, though it might not appear so endearing today after 20 years of stagnation. Not everyone is friendly; but not always for the reasons you might think. They are different! 
10.   Bicycle experience - The bicycle is another great way to travel in Japan. Make sure you have a GPS; and note the importance of stream channels and rivers in defining paths. Rivers are great open spaces in Japan. 
11.   Learn about Japan - There is a Japan Times in most public libraries - in and outside of Japan.

Many Westerners would not go to Asia - too undeveloped. This is not Japan. Korea has the 'feel' of Japan 30 years ago. I'd not go to Korea unless you paid me. I can count my positive experiences there on my hand. Japan, I can get that from a single person. Lovely people; great place. Better still if you can find an opportunity to live there; whether its working as an English teacher, finance, software, tattooing, restaurant, etc. The first step is a holiday experience. 

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