Understanding the Relationship Between Public Trust and Collusive Misrepresentation in Real Estate Transactions

Understanding the Relationship Between Public Trust and Collusive Misrepresentation in Real Estate Transactions

Question from a reader:
I would like to learn about civil law, but I have heard that real estate does not have public credibility. However, I also heard that it can be applied by analogy to protect third parties based on Article 94, Paragraph 2 regarding collusive false representation. I am struggling to explain this relationship well. If asked why rights

Understanding Mortgage Transfer in Combined Registration for Judicial Scrivener Exams: Practical Tips and Insights

Understanding Mortgage Transfer in Combined Registration for Judicial Scrivener Exams: Practical Tips and Insights

Question from a reader:
I have a question regarding the Real Estate Registration Law in the Judicial Scrivener Examination. Regarding the second question about the transfer of mortgage rights and “merger registration,” I do not understand why my company (Dai Nippon Credit Co., Ltd.) is included as the mortgagee in the answer. ① Is this related to the fact that the

Guide to Inheriting Vacant Family Homes and Unregistered Properties in Japan

Guide to Inheriting Vacant Family Homes and Unregistered Properties in Japan

Question from a reader:
I’m seeking advice regarding my vacant family home. It has undergone multiple renovations and there is an unregistered building. I am paying property tax, but there is a record of estate division mediation. I believe I cannot inherit this building, but should I submit the “Application for Change of Name in the Property Tax Ledger (Inheritance)” at

Understanding the Differences Between Cancellation and Mutual Termination in Real Estate Registration and Their Legal Effects

Understanding the Differences Between Cancellation and Mutual Termination in Real Estate Registration and Their Legal Effects

Question from a reader:
Please tell me about real estate registration. What are the differences between cancellation and mutual cancellation? Does cancellation have retroactive effects? Does mutual cancellation take effect from the date of agreement? Specifically, if the contract date is January 1 and the cancellation is on February 1, does it retroactively apply to January 1? Also, if the mutual

Effective Solutions for Managing Inherited Homes and Addressing Inheritance Issues in Depopulated Areas Using Vacant House Banks

Effective Solutions for Managing Inherited Homes and Addressing Inheritance Issues in Depopulated Areas Using Vacant House Banks

Question from a reader:
What is it really like to register with a vacant house bank? Both my husband’s family home and my family home are located in depopulated areas. In particular, my husband’s family home is in a mountainous area known as a “hidden spot,” making it quite a challenge to visit. We currently live near an urban area and

Masahiro Nakai Selling 1 Billion Yen Apartment: Is It for Compensation or a New Beginning?

Masahiro Nakai Selling 1 Billion Yen Apartment: Is It for Compensation or a New Beginning?

Question from a reader:
I’ve heard that Masahiro Nakai is selling his 1 billion yen apartment. Is this to cover compensation costs?

Thoughts on Masahiro Nakai’s Apartment Sale

Recently, I came across the news that Masahiro Nakai is selling his 1 billion yen apartment. Speculations are swirling about whether this is to cover compensation costs or simply for relocation purposes. When

Masahiro Nakai Sells 1 Billion Yen Apartment: Reasons Behind the Decision and Its Implications

Masahiro Nakai Sells 1 Billion Yen Apartment: Reasons Behind the Decision and Its Implications

Reader’s Question:
I heard that Masahiro Nakai is selling his 1 billion yen apartment. Is this to cover compensation costs?

Thoughts on Masahiro Nakai’s Apartment Sale

Recently, I came across the news that Masahiro Nakai is selling his 1 billion yen apartment. There are various speculations about whether this is to cover compensation costs or if there are other reasons behind