Erin Wen

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The Akiyamart website, which connects buyers with vacant properties across Japan. (Screenshot of Akiyamart website)

The 'Akiya' Illusion: Why Japan's $2,500 Abandoned Homes Are Not the Bargain They Appear

Japan's inheritance tax rates are notably high, making inheritance tax a critical consideration for those investing in Japanese property. Pictured is a well-known luxury residential building in Mita, Minato Ward, Tokyo. (Photo by Erin Wen)

Miho Nakayama’s Son Renounces Estate as Japan Tax Bites

Japan Land Price Changes in Q1 2026. (Source: Nomura Real Estate.)

Tokyo Metropolitan Land Prices Rise for 23rd Consecutive Quarter; Kyoto Leads Gains in Kansai Region