KYOTO, Japan, Nov. 26 (UPI) --There has been a lot of buzz online recently about Japan's affordable houses, some of which can be purchased for as little as $10,000. Social media accounts like ...

A satellite image on Oct. 21, 2025 shows buildings marked to indicate they may be abandoned. (Courtesy: Where Inc. / Kyodo) Dozens of Japanese companies are capitalizing on a combination of satellite ...

More than 8.5 million abandoned homes in rural Japan are creating a "ghost town" problem. A push into the city and population decline are two reasons these homes sit empty. Locals see them as a burden ...

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(CNN) — The number of vacant houses in Japan has surged to a record high of nine million – more than enough for each person in New York City – as the east Asian country continues to struggle with its ...