I Paid This Much to Build a House in Japan

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I Paid This Much to Build a Custom House in Japan 🗻🏡
How much does it really cost to build a house in Japan? In this video, I break down the real, itemized costs of building a custom home in Kansai, Japan.
From land purchase and paperwork to construction, exterior work, taxes, and insurance, this is the full picture most people never see.
If you’re a foreigner or Japanese resident thinking about buying land or building a house in Japan, this video will help you understand where your money actually goes.

⏱️Timestamps
0:00 How Much I Paid to Build a House in Japan
0:34 Land Related Costs
5:12 House Related Costs
11:34 Exterior Costs, Insurance, and Taxes
14:45 Financial Lessons Learned After Building in Japan

📘Vocabulary List ⬇️⬇️

🧾 Land Related Costs
Land Price 土地購入費
Real Estate Agent Fee 仲介手数料
Land Registration 登記費
Demolition 解体費
Buried Object Removal 埋設物撤去費
Ground Strengthening 地盤改良費
Soil Bearing Capacity Test 地盤調査
Preliminary Land Survey 仮測量

🏠 House Related Costs
House Construction Cost 建物本体工事費
Optional Upgrades オプション工事費
Parking 駐車代
Management Fees 現場管理費
Temporary Facilities Fees 仮設工事費
Material Transportation 運搬費
Waste Disposal 処分費
Utility Connections 引込み工事費
Building Confirmation Application 確認申請
Energy Efficiency Application 省エネ申請
Groundbreaking Ceremony 地鎮祭
Framework Raising Ceremony 棟上げ
Bank Financing Fees 融資手数料
Transfer Fees 振込手数料
Mortgage Removal for Previous Owner 抵当権抹消
Mortgage Registration 担保設定
House Registration 登記費

🧱 Exterior Costs, Insurance, and Taxes
Exterior Construction Costs 外構工事費
Revenue Stamps 収入印紙代
Real Estate Acquisition Tax 不動産取得税
Property Tax 固定資産税
Fire Insurance 火災保険料
Earthquake Insurance 地震保険料

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