A Second Home in Japan
You use your home only a few times each year and want to understand its condition while you are away.
HOME RECORD INTERNATIONAL
A local visit.
A clear record.
Wherever you live.
Property checks, photo records and local support for overseas owners of homes in Japan.
We visit your property in Japan, check its visible condition and provide a clear English report with photos.
Each visit becomes part of a continuing record of your property.
PROPERTY CARE & RECORD
From $99 per visit
WHO WE HELP
Your property is in Japan.
You may be anywhere.
HOME RECORD INTERNATIONAL is designed for owners who live overseas or spend long periods away from Japan.
An Akiya or Older Home
You purchased a property in Japan but cannot visit regularly to check how it is changing.
A Future Home in Japan
You plan to use the property later and want a local record until that time comes.
A Home Left Empty for Long Periods
You simply want someone in Japan to visit, check and record the property when you cannot.
PROPERTY CARE & RECORD
Regular care for your property in Japan.
We visit your property, check agreed areas and create a clear photo record in English.
Exterior Check
We visually check accessible exterior areas such as walls, windows, doors and gates.
Interior Check
When included in your service, we visually check agreed interior areas and record their condition.
Garden & Grounds
We check the visible condition of the garden and grounds around the property.
Mailbox Check
We check the mailbox and handle mail according to your agreed instructions.
Ventilation & Water
Ventilation and water running may be included when agreed and appropriate for the property.
Photo Record
Photos and observations are organised into a clear English report.
HOME RECORD INTERNATIONAL provides visual property checks and records. It is not a structural survey, technical building inspection or guarantee of property condition.
A RECORD THAT GROWS
Your property record grows with every visit.
We do not simply visit your property and send a few photographs.
The first visit creates a baseline. Future visits can then be compared with earlier records.
If something changes, we record it. If nothing appears to have changed, we record that too.
VISIT 01
BASELINE
Initial property record
VISIT 02
COMPARE
Previous and current condition
VISIT 03
RECORD
Visible changes recorded over time
VISIT 12
HISTORY
A growing history of your home
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Support when you need more than a regular property check.
Disaster Check
When conditions are safe, a post-event property check may be available after a typhoon, earthquake, heavy rain or other severe weather.
Pre-Arrival / Post-Departure
We can check agreed items before you arrive in Japan or after you leave.
Mail Support
We can photograph received mail and help identify important notices according to agreed instructions.
Local Attendance
We may be able to attend the property when a contractor, service provider or delivery company needs local access.
CLEAR ENGLISH REPORTS
Understand what is happening at your property in Japan.
01
On-Site Check
We visit the property and check the agreed areas.
02
Record Review
Photos and observations are organised and compared with previous records when available.
03
English Report
A clear English report is prepared and sent to you.
PRICING
PROPERTY CARE & RECORD
$99 from / per visit
Start with one visit. A long-term contract is not required for your first property check.
A standard visit may include:
- Exterior visual check
- Interior visual check, when included
- Garden and grounds condition check
- Mailbox check
- Ventilation, when agreed
- Water running, when agreed
- Photo record
- Comparison with previous visits, when available
- English report
Final pricing depends on property location, size, access conditions and requested services.
No unexpected additional work.
Any additional service is quoted and approved before it is arranged.
Ask About Your Property
Tell us the property location and what you need help with. There is no obligation to proceed.
BEFORE YOU PROCEED
Clear information before you use the service.
We want you to understand who provides the service, what it includes and what happens if your plans change.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to speak Japanese?
No. Routine communication and HOME RECORD reports can be provided in English.
Can I use the service while living outside Japan?
Yes. The service is designed for owners who live overseas or spend long periods away from Japan.
How much does a property check cost?
PROPERTY CARE & RECORD starts from $99 per visit. Final pricing depends on the property and requested service.
Do I need a long-term contract?
Not necessarily. One-time property checks may also be available.
Can you check my property after a typhoon or earthquake?
Yes, when conditions are safe. Availability depends on local access and conditions.
Can you check my mail?
Yes, depending on your instructions. Opening, forwarding or other handling is carried out only when agreed in advance.
Can you arrange repairs?
If requested, we may be able to help coordinate an appropriate local contractor or connect you with a suitable professional. No work is arranged without your approval.
How do you access my property?
Access arrangements are agreed with you in advance. This may involve a managed key, key box or another agreed method.
CONTACT
Your property is in Japan.
Your record can be with you
wherever you live.
Tell us where your property is and what you need help with.
We will review your situation and let you know what support may be available.
Ask About Your Property No commitment required. Service details and pricing are confirmed before anything is arranged.