# Buy Holiday Home or Invest in Japan?

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Podcast: [Japan Real Estate](https://stenobird.com/podcast/japan-real-estate-953448)
Published: 2026-03-23T11:17:06+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast05d680.podigee.io/427-buy-holiday-home-or-invest-in-japan
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We speak to an old "Japan Hand" who isn't sure if she wants to buy a holiday home - or an investment property. Which path should she take? What should she be thinking about?

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