The rise in the number and disposals of “vacant houses” where no one lives has become a challenge in Japan. The Housing and Land Survey of Japan (Statistics Bureau of Japan) assesses the total number of houses and vacancies in Japan. Since 1948, this survey has been conducted once every five years, and confirmed values were released in September this year for the most recent survey results as of Oct. 1, 2023. This article will take up the current state of the vacant house issue in Japan, which can be identified from this and other related surveys.

"What Is the Current State of Japan’s Vacant House Issue?," Japan Spotlight

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Profile of Research Director Nobuo Iizuka

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