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Explore the fascinating and complex issue of Japan’s crisis of empty houses, also known as “Akiya” or “Kominka” overseas, in this insightful documentary. As Japan faces an aging society and population decline, the economy feels the impact, with real estate prices plummeting and house prices turning to ¥0. Explore the socioeconomic factors behind Japan’s extremely cheap houses and real estate. Discover how negative population growth, a low birth rate, and the refusal of inheritance by younger generations contribute to the abundance of abandoned properties. This video delves into the effects on Japan’s economy, the challenges of property inheritance, and the broader implications for finance and real estate. Join us as we uncover the realities of senior citizens passing away, leaving behind properties their children often refuse to inherit, highlighting a unique aspect of Japan’s decline.

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