Editorial

16:48 JST, August 31, 2025

Land purchases by foreign companies and individuals have increased nationwide, causing widespread repercussions. During the campaign for the recent House of Councillors election, some opposition parties claimed that such purchases should be regulated.

The actual situation must be grasped. Then, the government and ruling and opposition parties should deepen discussions on the need for measures to respond to the situation, among other matters.

In Kutchan, Hokkaido, multiple Chinese-related entities have purchased land where they later built hotels and other structures one after another, driving up land and commodity prices.

In Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture, a company believed to be linked to China acquired about 700 hectares of forest in a water source area. Local residents have become concerned about........

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