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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 19 MIN

Japan Bubble Economy Episode 2: Real Estate that only Goes Up

from The Saucetown Investor Podcast · host Matt Cox

In Episode 2 of Japan’s Bubble Economy, we dive into the wildest part of Japan’s 1980s boom — the real estate bubble.Japan’s land prices rose so aggressively that people believed property values could never fall. In this episode, we break down what caused the insane surge in land prices, how banks and easy credit fueled the market, and why the real estate frenzy became the foundation of Japan’s economic bubble.If you’re interested in real estate, investing, or economic history, this episode explains how one of the biggest property bubbles ever was created — and why it was destined to collapse.

In Episode 2 of Japan’s Bubble Economy, we dive into the wildest part of Japan’s 1980s boom — the real estate bubble.Japan’s land prices rose so aggressively that people believed property values could never fall. In this episode, we break down what caused the insane surge in land prices, how banks and easy credit fueled the market, and why the real estate frenzy became the foundation of Japan’s economic bubble.If you’re interested in real estate, investing, or economic history, this episode explains how one of the biggest property bubbles ever was created — and why it was destined to collapse.

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