Open House Japan Accepts XRP for Property Purchases

Major Japanese real estate company, Open House Group Co., Ltd., has officially started accepting XRP as a payment method for property purchases—marking a significant step in crypto adoption within the real estate sector.

A Breakthrough in Property Transactions

According to information reported by Bitcoinist, Open House Group—one of the top five real estate companies in Japan by revenue—is now expanding payment options for property buyers.

This move was announced by Emi Yoshikawa, former Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Ripple, through her social media account.

By accepting XRP, Open House aims to simplify the transaction process for international buyers looking to invest in Japan’s property sector.

From Two Cryptos to Five Options

Initially, on January 31, 2025, the Tokyo-based company began accepting Bitcoin as a payment method. At the time, only Bitcoin and Ethereum were accepted for transactions.

Now, they have added three more crypto assets—XRP, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE)—bringing the total to five digital currencies available for property purchases.

Global Access to Japan’s Property Market

This innovative step opens up opportunities for global investors to acquire property in Japan without relying on traditional fiat transfers, which are often slow and expensive.

XRP, with its speed and low transaction fees, is considered highly suitable for this purpose.

Crypto Trends in the Real Estate World

The adoption of XRP by Open House reflects a growing global trend, where digital assets are increasingly being integrated into various traditional industries.

The real estate sector, once known for its slow adoption of payment innovations, is now beginning to embrace blockchain-based solutions.