What is the ownerless land problem?

Ownerless land refers to land whose owner's address or contact information is unknown, or land that has become ownerless due to reasons such as having no heirs. In recent years, the area of such land has been increasing, becoming a social issue.

Why are ownerless lands increasing?

The main reasons include the lack of mandatory registration of land inheritance, the depopulation of rural areas due to concentration of population in urban areas leading to ownerless land, and the abandonment of inherited real estate when it is deemed to have no usable value.

What are the impacts of ownerless lands?

There are various impacts, including delays in public works, aging infrastructure, deterioration of landscapes, and potential breeding grounds for crime. Furthermore, it also creates financial problems as it becomes difficult to collect property taxes.

[Japan's Ownership at a Turning Point] What is the Reality of 'Ownerless Land' Equivalent to Kyushu's Area?

Q: How is AlbaLink addressing this problem?

AlbaLink is working to solve the ownerless land problem through 'buying and reselling vacant houses'. Additionally, the company has been selected for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's 'Model Project for Countermeasures against Ownerless Land, etc.', promoting advanced initiatives for the utilization and proper management of ownerless land.

Published Apr 1, 2026 12:05 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:01 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

AlbaLink has published an expert interview article on the issue of ownerless land.

AlbaLink Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo, President: Kenji Kawata) has published an expert interview article on the 'Ownerless Land Problem' on our media 'Wakeari Bukken Kaitaibi'.

▼Article here https://albalink.co.jp/realestate/interview-unclaimed-land/

'Ownerless Land' Expanding as a Social Issue Currently, the number of lands in Japan with unknown owners is rapidly increasing, and their area is said to be equivalent to the entire Kyushu region. This is not just a regional problem; it is beginning to affect urban areas, including station fronts and tower condominiums, and has the potential to significantly impact Japan's real estate market and social structure.

Administrative Law Expert Discusses the 'Limits of Ownership' and the Future In this article, we interviewed Professor Itagaki, a graduate of the University of Tokyo with practical experience at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and currently specializing in administrative law and local autonomy law at Yokohama National University. The article explains the 'turning point' of Japan's ownership system from perspectives such as: ・Why do ownerless lands continue to increase? ・What are the limitations of the current system? ・How will Japanese real estate change in the future? ・What measures should individuals take immediately?

AlbaLink's Initiatives AlbaLink Co., Ltd. is working to solve the growing real estate problems across Japan through 'buying and reselling vacant houses'. Furthermore, we have been selected for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's 'Model Project for Countermeasures against Ownerless Land, etc.', promoting advanced initiatives for the utilization and proper management of ownerless land.

Future Outlook AlbaLink will continue to contribute to solving social issues in the real estate domain by disseminating expert knowledge and addressing challenges from both practical and media perspectives.

【Interview Article Usage Conditions】 1. Please clearly state 'Wakeari Bukken Kaitaibi' as the source of information. 2. When using on a website, please include the following links as the source. URL: https://albalink.co.jp/realestate/ https://albalink.co.jp/realestate/interview-unclaimed-land/

【Company Profile】 Company Name: AlbaLink Co., Ltd. Representative: Kenji Kawata, President Location: BESIDE KIBA 3F, 2-17-16 Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0042 Established: January, 2011 Capital: 48,490,000 JPY URL: https://albalink.co.jp/company/

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[Japan's Ownership at a Turning Point] What is the Reality of 'Ownerless Land' Equivalent to Kyushu's Area?

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Future Outlook AlbaLink will continue to contribute to solving social issues in the real estate domain by disseminating expert knowledge and addressing challenges from both practical and media perspectives.

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