A practical guide to Tokyo’s 23 wards, comparing central, residential, western, southern, eastern and northern areas for buyers and investors.

Planning to buy property in Tokyo from overseas? Learn what to prepare for financing, documentation, remote completion and closing before making an offer.

Buying property in Tokyo becomes much clearer when the process is broken into practical steps. This guide explains what to prepare—from defining your priorities and budget to contracts, settlement, registration and handover.