Release Notes

Latest updates, features, and improvements to Nipponhomes - the Japan real estate platform for foreign buyers searching akiya, condos, and homes in English.

  • Added the Minpaku Rules Wiki — short-term rental rules for municipalities across Japan, with quoted official sources, a timeline of changes, and local household incentives Check it out
  • Each listing's rental rules panel now reads from the wiki, with a plain-language verdict on whether short-term rentals are allowed
  • Rebuilt the Airbnb Market Insights popup with seasonality, a score breakdown, and listing mix tabs (now a Pro layer)
  • Airbnb rental estimates now map the comparable listings around the property
  • Stays: manage your booking online, see the cancellation policy and an itemized price breakdown before you pay Check it out
  • Added AI search on the homepage — describe the home you want in plain language
  • Added Sign in with Google
  • Added save counts and a Hot badge on popular listings, a Recently Viewed rail, and 6+ / 7+ bedroom filters
  • Removed listings now show as no longer listed instead of a missing page
  • Faster pages and map, plus many bug fixes