15:27â¢Land Prices Soar: Japan's Real Estate Surge Continues
âšThe newspapers report extensively on the latest land price survey, showing a nationwide increase for the third consecutive year (Nikkei, Chunichi, Hokkaido, NHK, TBS, Kyodo). The rise is attributed to urban redevelopment, low interest rates, and inbound tourism effects. Okinawa, Hokkaido, and Kumamoto lead the upward trend. Some sources discuss the ongoing LDP presidential race and its potential impact on monetary policy (Sankei, Yahoo News Japan).