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EPISODE · Aug 1, 2025 · 8 MIN

Why these Japanese homes are so cheap (and so creepy)

from Japan Today Spotlight · host Japan Today

Japan’s stigmatized properties — known as jiko bukken — can sell for a fraction of their normal price if a death, crime or disturbing incident took place inside. This episode explains why some homes become so cheap, how disclosure rules work and why buyers are both fascinated and cautious about them.Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

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