For many foreign investors, Japan’s real estate industry is often portrayed as “stable, safe, and value-preserving.” Yet behind that bright image lie legal, cultural, and business-practice risks that are hard to imagine elsewhere. This article highlights the structural challenges of Japan’s real estate industry and the recurring issues investors must be aware of.

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