Akiya banks: Real estate listings promoting sales of abandoned Japanese homes
Akiya — abandoned homes — can be an affordable option for entering the real estate market in Japan. Here are some tips for how to find them and what to consider.
Apartment owner fined for illegal 'minpaku' letting
An apartment owner in Tokyo has been fined 970,000 Yen (approx. USD 8,700) after his building's owners association sued him for illegally letting out his apartment.