For investors in Japan
Property advice for investors in Japan
Tokyo is the world's fastest-rising prime market this year, while rising interest rates test the boom. For Indians working in Japan, and Japanese investors curious about India's tech capital, we offer an independent view.
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Japan market snapshot
- Tokyo prime prices rose 50.7% in the year to June 2026 (Knight Frank).
- New condos in Tokyo's 23 wards averaged a record ¥179.25 million in April–September 2026, up 34.7% (Real Estate Economic Institute).
- The Bank of Japan's policy rate reached 1.00%, its highest since 1995.
- Foreigners face few restrictions on buying Japanese property, but buying doesn't come with a visa.
If you live in Japan and invest in India
- Indians working in Japan who are NRIs can buy residential and commercial property in India.
- Japanese tax residents may be taxed on worldwide income depending on status; the India–Japan treaty provides relief.
- Bengaluru's GCC boom includes many Japanese companies' technology centres.
- Japan is 3.5 hours ahead of India, so our working hours overlap well.
Questions from Japan
Is Tokyo in a bubble?
Tokyo's boom is concentrated in the centre and driven by build costs, a weak yen and global buyers. Rising rates are the main risk.
Can Japanese investors buy property in India?
Foreign nationals living outside India generally cannot buy Indian property directly; companies investing in India have separate routes. Take legal advice.
Can Indians in Japan buy in Bengaluru?
Yes, as NRIs, for residential and commercial property.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm your situation with a qualified adviser in both countries.
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