Japan Has 9 Million Empty Homes - Here’s the Real Problem

Japan has more than 9 million vacant homes.

But the real issue is not rural akiya.

It is a system that keeps producing empty properties as the population declines.

In our latest video, we break down the 2023 Housing and Land Survey data.

1 in 7 homes in Japan is empty.

Nearly half of those are inside apartment buildings.

We explain how inheritance tax rules, rental construction, and oversupply quietly fuel the problem.

And why aging condos could become a serious structural risk.

If you are considering buying property in Japan, investing in rentals, or exploring akiya, this matters.

Understand the system first.