BOJ begins to sweat as Japan's real estate heats up

Key ratio edges higher than long-term trend

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Lending is growing for condos like these, seen on Tokyo's bayside area. (Photo by Kazuya Hiruta)

MISA HAMA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Property lending by Japanese banks hit a record high last year, and that has sparked anxiety at the Bank of Japan.

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