Abandoned Homes & the Extinction Myth

Japan's population decline & abandoned houses issues

Episode 16 of the Japan Real Estate podcast, hosted by Nippon Tradings International (NTI), titled "Abandoned Homes & the Extinction Myth" was published on February 20, 2018 and runs 9 minutes.

February 20, 2018 ·9m · Japan Real Estate

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Summary

There are discussions about Japan becoming extinct due to declining birth rates. There is also talk that a number of properties have been abandoned in rural areas due to non-occupation as the aged pass away and the young move to Tokyo. Is the government doing something about it before it affects property prices?

Episode Description

There are discussions about Japan becoming extinct due to declining birth rates. There is also talk that a number of properties have been abandoned in rural areas due to non-occupation as the aged pass away and the young move to Tokyo. Is the government doing something about it before it affects property prices?

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