Genkan — Property professionals in Japan
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Genkan connects you with verified professionals across Japan — real estate, renovation, tax, legal, and everything in between.

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47 prefectures
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How it works

Three simple steps

Tell us what you need. We find the right professional. You get a fair price.

01

Tell us what you need

Real estate, renovation, tax advice, gardening, junk removal — whatever the service, describe your project and we'll find the right professional.

Always free
02

We match you

We find a verified local professional for your needs and handle all communication in English — even if they only speak Japanese.

Always free
03

Get a transparent quote

Your matched professional sends you a clear quote at local rates — no inflated foreigner pricing. You only pay for what you actually need.

Each professional sets their own rates. No hidden markup from Genkan.
Know what you should pay

Don't overpay because you're not local.

Intermediaries targeting foreigners charge thousands upfront. Here's what the same services cost through Genkan.

Typical online intermediary Overpriced
Upfront consultation feeCharged before any work begins
$3,000–$5,000
Property search packageOften just forwarding listings you can find yourself
$2,000–$5,000
Agent commission (仲介手数料)Legal fee — e.g. ~¥270,000 on a ¥7M property (3% + ¥60k formula)
~¥270,000 (~$1,800)
Translation & coordinationBundled at inflated rates, no breakdown
$1,000–$3,000
Total before you even close $6,000–$13,000+
Through Genkan Transparent
Upfront feeNo consultation fee, no retainer, no deposit
¥0
Property search & matchingWe match you with a licensed agent at no extra cost
¥0
Agent commission (仲介手数料)Legal fee — e.g. ~¥270,000 on a ¥7M property (3% + ¥60k formula)
~¥270,000 (~$1,800)
Additional servicesTranslation, proxy viewings, inspections — you pick only what you need
Varies
Total — you only pay for what you use ~$1,800+
English-friendly removal service 3x markup
Garage cleanoutBoxes, furniture, appliances, exercise equipment — standard volume
¥120,000 (~$800)
Why so expensive?English website, English phone support — the convenience premium
Quote received ~$800
Local pro, through Genkan Fair price
Garage cleanoutLocal pro + Genkan coordination — all handled for you
¥50,000 (~$335)
You save ¥70,000 (~$465) ~$335
English-friendly garden service 2x markup
Monthly garden maintenanceStandard residential garden — mowing, weeding, trimming, cleanup
¥55,000/mo (~$365)
Why the difference?English booking, English invoicing — same local gardener doing the work
Per month ~$365/mo
Local gardener, through Genkan Fair price
Monthly garden maintenanceSame garden, same work — local pro + Genkan coordination
¥30,000/mo (~$200)
Recurring savings¥25,000/mo saved — that's ¥300,000 (~$2,000) per year
You save ~$165/month ~$200/mo
Based on real quotes. Prices are examples and vary depending on location, scope, and provider. The point is simple — you shouldn't pay double just because you don't speak Japanese. Genkan finds local professionals at local rates and handles everything in English for you.
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