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Something doesn’t add up. 20% vacancy in Wakayama but foreigners can’t buy houses - https://realestate.co.jp/en/forsale/wakayama



Most likely an issue with that website/service in particular. Other sites list more properties, but still a limited number. So your point about something not adding up may still be correct.

https://en.sekaiproperty.com/search/japan/wakayama

In my experience, when looking at real estate in Japan, going to a local agent is really the best bet.




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