When discussing large numbers like "50 million yen," our sense of money can sometimes get paralyzed. But here is a sober reality check: Japan's Consumption Tax is 10%. If the construction cost is 50 million JPY, the tax alone is 5 million JPY. This is enough to buy a luxury car. The "Tax-Excluded" Trap If you build your budget based on "Tax-Excluded" prices, you will face a 5 million yen deficit at the final contract stage. This can cause loan applications to fail. Always ens

When comparing builders in Japan, "Tsubo-tanka" (Unit Price per 3.3 sqm) is the most common metric. However, this term is ambiguous. Depending on the company or even the specific salesperson, the definition changes. One might quote a price for just the "building shell," while another includes insurance and registration fees in their calculation. You cannot compare apples to oranges. You must ask: "Where does this price stop?" The "Standard Grade" Trap Recently, more quotes in