Journeys · 3 steps
The Takken Pathway: From First Interest to Registered Specialist
You understand the 宅建 qualification, have prepared for and sat the official RETIO examination, and know the registration, certificate, and career steps that follow passing.
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Understand the qualification and what licence holders may do
Learn what a 宅地建物取引士 may legally do, how agencies are licensed, and why exam, prefectural registration (登録), and certificate issuance are three distinct steps.
The Takken Qualification Explained: Japan's Real Estate Transaction Specialist Licence - 2
Study to the official structure and sit the exam
Verify this year's schedule, fees, and application method at RETIO, then study by subject area with past questions and a weekly error log.
The Takken Exam: Structure, Subject Areas, and a Study Method That Works - 3
Register, get certified, and build your real estate career
Complete registration and 取引士証 issuance, present your exact qualification stage to employers, and verify work permission separately with the Immigration Services Agency.
Building a Real Estate Career in Japan: Roles, Employers, and the Takken Advantage