Mokomoko Omdömen 

We signed up to the website duing a discount promo and originally thought we would just utilise it to shortlist properties and do our own searching. We had an initial consultation with Kristian who was great and really helpful, at that time we weren't quite ready to go all in so we didn't sign up to AMD. We visited a number of properties ourselves earlier this year during a trip to Japan, and after we got back we had several that we really liked and wanted to know more about. The team had kept in touch during this time and checked in to see how we were going with our search and if we needed any inormation, which was great. Initially the cost of the AMD program was a big consideration as the price was in USD, and the conversion from AUD made it more expensive. We weighed up the pros and cons and decided to go all in, and looking back it was degfinitely a good decision. The team have been so helpful and so responsive, and are all really knowledgeable. They arranged video calls, virtual inspections and even travelled several hours on a Saturday to do a video inspection of a property for us. Nothing has been too much trouble, and they've all been open and honest with their feedback (letting us down gently with properties that were not a good choice too!). Once we'd decided on a house and wanted to make an offer, they handled all of the legal and administrative requirements seamlessly and made sure we understood every step of the process. We're really happy with the service and would definitely recommend Mokomoko to anyone looking to buy property in Japan.

Review for Moco Moco formerly Akiya Mart by Daniel and Lana Barrett, Canberra, Australia. After researching Akiya Mart now Moco Moco for a couple of years, we felt very confident choosing them to help us purchase our home in Joetsu, Japan. Their openness, honesty, and transparency gave us confidence long before we ever made a purchase. From our very first enquiry through to settlement and beyond, the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Every step was explained clearly. Communication was prompt and professional, and we always felt informed and supported. Buying property in another country can be daunting, but the Moco Moco team made the experience straightforward and stress-free. What impressed us most was their transparency. There were no surprises. They answered our questions honestly and provided practical guidance throughout the journey. Their knowledge of the Japanese property market and their genuine commitment to helping clients find the right home was evident throughout the entire journey. We are absolutely delighted with our beautiful home in Joetsu and couldn’t be happier with the service we received. We would not hesitate to recommend Moco Moco to anyone considering purchasing property in Japan and would happily use them again in the future. Thank you to the entire Moco Moco team for making our dream of owning a home in Japan a reality

I bought my dream house through the AkiyaMart real estate agency. The entire purchase process was smooth and secure. At first, I was apprehensive because everything was done online. But after some time communicating with AkiyaMart (Mika Ausländer), I felt reassured. The agent did a fantastic job, and I wanted to give her my sincere praise. After my first visit to my house, I was thrilled with my new home in Japan, right by the sea and not far from Tokyo. Keep up the great work, and thank you so much!

Waldemar Zängler

Amazing service, they made buying a house in Japan super easy and smooth, always helpful and available. Can only recommend purchasing a property with their help.

My experience at first is not that good but because of the company explanation, I do understand. It is professional handle with problem solving. The Cofounder directly explained the situation . I will still choose this company to help to search my future place in Japan. Thank you so much for the good assistance.

To be honest I don't even remember how i came around Akiya Mart, buying a house in Japan was not on our family immediate plans. Having visited Japan before we fell in love with the country long time ago but not in my wildest dreams I thought that we would have the chance to buy a house there. But somehow I found them and the first impression they gave me was of trust, and someone that could really help make it happen. Before we schedule the consultation we browsed the website for months, the more we looked and see how they were improving the more confidence we had that our dream could become true. We decided to go ahead with the consultation and that was it, by the end of it I had absolultly certain that they were the right persons for us.
From then on everything went smoothly, professionally and above all for the first moment they always explained us and told us the best ways to navigate the peculiar japanese real estate market. Today we are renovating a house for a vacation business steps away from one of the best ski resorts in the world and have a condo for exclusive use of the family in another premium ski resort. Our whole family is having the time of their lives in winter. Take, Joey, Ryo, all the crew that made our dreams come true, thanks so much for everything. If you looking for your Japan place Akiya Mart is the best place, 1000% guarantee!

I was one of Akiya-Mart’s earliest clients and investors, joining when the platform was still in its early stages. Since then, it has been impressive to watch how much the service and process have evolved.

As a foreign buyer, one of the biggest challenges in Japan is simply understanding how to navigate the market, evaluate opportunities, communicate with local professionals, and execute a transaction with confidence. Akiya-Mart helped remove much of that friction by creating a clear and structured process that allows buyers to focus on finding properties that fit their goals.

What I appreciated most was that the team was willing to build relationships and provide introductions beyond the initial search process. Through those introductions, I was able to work with local professionals who helped me acquire, renovate, furnish, license, and operate multiple properties in Japan.

I have now invested over $1 million in Japanese real estate and have successfully launched several operating vacation rental properties. Very few foreign buyers make it all the way from property search to acquisition, renovation, licensing, and ongoing operations. My experience with Akiya-Mart was the starting point for that journey.

The team has always been approachable, responsive, and transparent about what they know and where deeper local expertise is needed. For anyone serious about exploring Japanese real estate as a foreign buyer, I believe Akiya-Mart provides a valuable framework and network to get started.

It’s been rewarding to watch the platform grow from its early days into what it is today, and I still use the platform for my future investment needs in Japan real estate.

I'd been looking into buying property in Japan for over 3 years and in that time I reviewed several consulting options before choosing Akiya-Mart. I had expected to pay-to-view listings as many consultants had this set up, I also paid for both group and 1-on-1 consultations to vet them and get my questions answered. The contract was for 6 months and in that time I worked directly with a Japan-based real estate agent working for Akiya-Mart. I met them in person and had many (100+) emails and phone/virtual conversations throughout the buying process. We looked through hundreds of listings, chose a couple dozen to follow up on, then reduced this down to just a few and ultimately found the one we wanted to purchase. The money transfers went well and I was confident throughout. The paperwork was complete and we now own a home in Japan, which is pretty amazing. I'm grateful that they helped us navigate this otherwise cumbersome buying process. I think their services are worth their cost, it was and continues to be, a great experience.

My wife and I fell in love with Japan the moment we arrived…

As we began planning what would be only our 2nd trip to Japan, I also found myself going down a rabbit hole of videos — foreigners documenting their searches for akiya, Japan’s vacant homes, and ultimately turning them into something truly their own. The more I watched, the more the idea took hold.

I started researching in earnest. I came across two platforms — AkiyaMart and another viewers can find through YouTube — and my wife and I had discovery conversations with both. After weighing our options, we chose AkiyaMart. Their coverage across Japan was extensive, their response times were quick, and the relationships they had built with local agents gave us a level of confidence we hadn’t expected to find so early in the process. We started with a membership subscription, which gave us access to properties sourced directly from Japanese real estate listings — translated and curated by the AkiyaMart team — and the search began in earnest.

What made the experience particularly reassuring was how thoughtfully the platform was built. We could filter for properties that were less vulnerable to tsunamis and earthquakes, and we could specifically search for homes that permitted short-term, medium-term, or long-term rentals. For two people approaching this from the outside, that kind of structure was invaluable.

After browsing numerous listings and going through several viewings with local agents, we finally found it — a gorgeous property that immediately felt right. From that moment forward, AkiyaMart and their network of local partners guided us through every step of the purchase process. What could have felt overwhelming was, instead, remarkably smooth. The entire transaction was finalized in a matter of months.

Every person we worked with was helpful, transparent, and genuinely invested in seeing us succeed. And the relationship didn’t end at closing. We continue to work with members of the AkiyaMart team to this day — setting up our utilities, maintaining the home, and making sure everything is properly cared for from across the world.

We are beyond excited to be homeowners in Japan. Honestly, it still feels surreal. None of it would have been possible without stumbling upon AkiyaMart, and more importantly, without the trustworthy, dedicated team behind it — people who walked with us from the very first conversation all the way through to ownership and beyond.

We are extremely grateful! It was an amazing experience from start to finish, and we cannot recommend AkiyaMart highly enough!

We had a really good experience with AkiyaMart, from browsing their website to buying our first home in Japan. The website is really user-friendly and makes it so much easier to search through properties compared to other Japanese sites we tried.

The whole process of buying a home in Japan felt pretty overwhelming at first, but their team was helpful, responsive, and easy to work with the entire time. We managed to buy our home in Shiga prefecture with their help and everything went much smoother than we expected!

AkiyaMart charged me for a year subscription when I hadn't meant to sign up. However, when I notified them, they immediately refunded my subscription.

Even the free product is a great service - I haven't found anything as robust and as helpful for searching the Japanese real estate market!

This was our first time Japan home buying experience. When I first signed up and inquired. Take was the one we were in contact with and gave the full rundown how they operate. Once we were ready, Eric introduced us Aya to start the process. She was very responsive and informative of the listings we selected and gave suggestions based on what I was looking for. She translated the documents we needed to sign and was with us the every step of the purchasing process. Would definitely do it again no questions asked.

I recently used the AkiyaMart Direct program to buy a house in Niigata and it was worth every cent. The process was smooth from start to finish and we were able to settle on a property in about one month, beating my best expectations. The agent I was connected with was incredible and continues to be incredible post settlement. Highly recommend.

Helped me get my home in Japan with no hassle. They were straightforward with fees and helped get us set up with the right real estate agent to guide us through the process. My wife and I were very apprehensive going into this process since we had never done anything like this before, but I am a proud homeowner now and I have no regrets!

Akiya Mart Direct sounded too good to be true at first, and I wasn't sure I'd be a good fit as I was looking for a very small, newer, and managed condo near Tokyo, instead of the typical Akiya most people are in search of. Regardless, I went for it and just recently closed on a condo about an hour north of Tokyo in Saitama!! I could not be happier with how things turned out.

From start to finish the entire process took 6 months. And most of that was hands off! Mika, Take, Joey, Erik, Hiro, the entire team was beyond helpful, and made my life incredibly easy throughout the process. The fees associated with closing were much lower than I was expecting as well. I just want everyone to know that this is possible, and once you go all in, their team will take very good care of you. Good luck everyone! :)

I purchased a home in Osaka with AkiyaMart. No way I could have accomplished this without their help. They have helped me through out the entire purchase process and continue to help me even after the purchase. I appreciate their honesty the most. I’ve referred them to many of my friends and plan to use their services again.

AkiyaMart is an excellent resource for those looking into Japanese real estate, especially foreigners. For an affordable subscription, you can search the Akiyamart database, which features millions of properties for every budget. The user interface is very intuitive and easy to use. You can search broad areas or filter for specific searches, such as Airbnb zoning, hazard zones, size, building material, land rights, etc. If you want to work with a professional to find the best property, then they offer consultation and property purchase support to assist with the entire process.

I purchased my first Japanese property last year and used Akiyamart. I cannot recommend them enough! The agents were beyond supportive and helpful; even long after we moved in, we could reach out with any questions or support we needed. The process was so easy it almost seemed too good to be true. We completed the entire process while in the States!

I love my akiya in Nagasaki. It's been the best experience of my life (and my kids' and my husband's). I highly recommend AkiyaMart and its agents.
I look forward to working with them again. :)

My journey with Akiyamart all began when I chanced upon their intuitive, easy to use website/ search engine. Within that website was an option to contact them directly within the app. I had no idea what the process of buying Japanese real estate was like but Take and Joey, from our first Zoom meeting effectively explained it to me and how they could help. And they did! They assisted me from start to the time I got the keys to my first property, in the area I love, in a short span of 2-3 months! For those who love Japan and are contemplating on getting Akiyamart's services in purchasing real estate there, just take that first step, explore Akiyamart search engine and subscribe if you'd like to expand your search like I did, and take that leap of faith (as Take said), do your homework and trust the process!

ONE YEAR FOLLOW UP (10/2025)
With the renovations complete with the help of Akiyamart's/ Add Value Co. realtor Yoshi, the condo, although tiny, feels so comfy and homey! I love it! I couldnt have done it without Joey, Take and Yoshi's help! I'm still subscribed to Akiya Mart search engine which I feel is well worth it if you're on the lookout for real estate in Japan!

Look into my google review for photos of my condo under Catherine G. (I cant attach onto this review)

I am an actual customer. Don't believe the negative reviews!! I've been in touch with Akiyamart for a good 3 years so I know theyre very straightforward and honest in their business dealings

Signed up for free account because I was interested in a listing, they put you behind a paywall. There are not options to contact or chat to anyone without paying something. Also don't give any options to close your account so expecting a bunch a spam emails from them in the future.

I paid a yearly subscription then i end up paying for consultant separately which is not cheap at all but i was looking for the service didn't have enough time to look for someone else but the problem is they pas wrong meeting time with the consultant not mentioning whether it's am/pm or 24 hours format and it's obviously poor coordination from them , the consultant is so rude when i informed him about this poor coordination and he was defending their unprofessional way of dealing with the customer
I don't recommend dealing with them