TOKYO -- Japan's government will seek new rules on real estate registration as it comes to grips with a growing expanse of land whose original owner has died, a problem that will only worsen as the population ages, Nikkei has learned.
Economy
Japan tackles problem of unclaimed land bigger than Taiwan
Government panel proposes mandatory registration of heirs, enforced by fines
A narrow road to the deep north: Dilapidated buildings crumble in the northern Japanese town of Gojome. (Photo by Kaoru Yamada)
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