THREE MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT PROPERTIES IN JAPAN PRITI DONNELLY
Three Misconceptions
about Properties in Japan
By Priti Donnelly
J
apan’s attractive property market draws real estate investors worldwide for its high yield, affordability,
rental income cash flow and safe haven economic environment. While the real estate investment arena is
undoubtedly attractive, and the second largest real estate investment market in the world, Japan is also
one of the countries most affected by natural disasters. Therefore, before jumping in to buy up properties,
foreign investors, new to the market, often test the waters by asking about the quality of Japan’s structures
and their ability to weather the storm. Investors ask, “What is the risk associated with the age of Japan’s real
estate?” To answer this question, we explore the common misconceptions of Japanese properties.