Japan: Superstitions make some homes hard to sell or rent

Asia-Pacific World Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:53:37 GMT High confidence — 76/100

Many Japanese people are reluctant to buy or rent homes where a sudden or violent death has occurred.
To reassure prospective buyers and tenants, property owners are calling in "ghost investigators.

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Many Japanese people are reluctant to buy or rent homes where a sudden or violent death has occurred.
To reassure prospective buyers and tenants, property owners are calling in "ghost investigators.

Sources: DW