2026 Takken Exam Results Date, Pass Marks and How to Register After Passing

Published2026.11.0211 min read

The results of the 2026 (Reiwa 8) Takken exam — Japan’s national exam for Real Estate Transaction Specialists (takuchi tatemono torihikishi) — will be announced at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, 25 November 2026. This guide covers how to check your result, the pass marks of the last three years, and the steps from passing to holding your Takken certificate, based on official sources.

Key points

Results25 November 2026 at 9:30 a.m., posted on the RETIO website
Pass markNot published until results day. The last three years ranged from 33 to 37 out of 50; pass rates were 17–19%
After passing① Meet the registration requirements → ② Register in the prefecture where you sat the exam → ③ Apply for the certificate
Fees (Tokyo)Registration fee 37,000 yen; certificate fee 4,500 yen

Results day and how to check

Exam date	Sunday 18 October 2026, 13:00–15:00 Exempted candidates (registered course graduates): 13:10–15:00
Results	Wednesday 25 November 2026, 9:30 a.m.
What is posted	Successful candidate numbers, the pass criteria (pass mark) and the answer key
Successful candidates	Receive a certificate of passing by registered mail
Unsuccessful candidates	No notice is sent

Candidates who applied online are expected to be able to see their score on My Page after the results are released (planned from the 2026 exam; date not yet fixed). ※1

What to do on results day

Look for your candidate number on the RETIO website
Compare your self-score with the pass mark and the answer key
If you applied online, check your score on My Page (planned)
Keep the certificate of passing safe — you must show the original when you register

Pass marks and pass rates (last three years)

The table shows past results only; it is not a forecast for 2026.

Year	Candidates	Passed	Pass rate	Pass mark (general)	Pass mark (exempted)
2025 (Reiwa 7)	245,462	45,821	18.7%	33/50	28/45
2024 (Reiwa 6)	241,436	44,992	18.6%	37/50	32/45
2023 (Reiwa 5)	233,276	40,025	17.2%	36/50	31/45

Source: RETIO exam statistics ※3

We will add the 2026 results to this article after they are announced.

After passing: three steps to your Takken certificate

Passing the exam alone does not let you work as a Real Estate Transaction Specialist (for example, giving the legally required explanation of important matters). You need these three steps.

STEP 1Meet the registration requirements

You can register if you are not disqualified under Article 18(1) of the Real Estate Brokerage Act and meet one of the following: ※4

Two or more years of practical experience in the real estate brokerage business
Completion of the “registration practical course” (toroku jitsumu koshu) approved by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Two or more years in total handling the acquisition or disposal of land and buildings at a national or local government body

If you have less than two years of experience, the registration practical course is the usual route. Only people who have passed the exam can take it. ※5 In Tokyo, practical experience must total two years within the ten years before you apply, and course completion is valid for ten years. Reception, general affairs and accounting work do not count. ※6

STEP 2Register in the prefecture where you took the exam

You apply to the governor of the prefecture where you sat the exam, not where you live. ※4 For Tokyo (as of November 2026): ※6

Main documents	Application form, written pledge, identity certificate, certificate of non-registration, residence record (juminhyo), certificate of passing (original shown and a copy), photo, proof of eligibility
Registration fee	37,000 yen
Processing time	About 30 days (including weekends and holidays). A registration notice postcard is sent
How to apply	At the counter or through MLIT’s online system (eMLIT)

STEP 3Apply for your Takken certificate

After you receive the registration notice, apply for the certificate. The Tokyo fee is 4,500 yen. Within one year of passing, no statutory course is needed; after one year, you must first take the statutory course designated by the prefectural governor. The certificate is valid for five years and renewal requires the statutory course. ※7

Notes for foreign nationals

Your name: Apply for the exam using one of the names (roman letters, kanji or alias) shown on your juminhyo. A name not on your juminhyo can cause problems at registration. ※2
Juminhyo details: In Tokyo, the juminhyo must show your nationality, status of residence, period of stay, expiry date and residence card number (without My Number). ※6
Identity certificate: Instead of the identity certificate issued by a Japanese family-register office, foreign nationals submit a written pledge. The certificate of non-registration is still required. ※6

FAQ

Where can I see the results?

On the RETIO website, which lists successful candidate numbers, the pass criteria and the answer key until the end of July the following year. ※2

Does passing expire?

Tokyo states that passing remains valid even if you do not register. However, if you apply for the certificate more than one year after passing, you must take the statutory course first. ※6 ※7

Can foreign nationals become Takken specialists?

Yes. The Real Estate Brokerage Act has no nationality requirement. The exam and procedures are in Japanese, so keep your name consistent across your juminhyo, residence card and certificate. ※2 ※6

What if I lose my certificate of passing?

It is not reissued, but you can request a certificate of passing (gokaku shomeisho) from RETIO by post, free of charge, and use it for registration. ※8

Keep studying after you pass

MYHOUSING’s Takken study page lets you search questions by keyword and practise with explanations for each choice, including Chinese search and explanations.

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Sources (official, in Japanese)

* General information only. Fees, documents and deadlines vary by prefecture and may change; check the latest guidance from your prefecture before applying. (Checked: 2 November 2026)