Japanese Real Estate Law
Q6. Are land and buildings independent property in Japan?

Under Japanese real estate law, land and buildings are independent real estate. Ownership title is called “shoyu-ken,” and the title to land and the title to buildings on such land are totally different rights. Thus, one party can hold one title, while another party holds the other.

If the land owner does not own the building, the building owner has the right to use the land. Such rights are normally leases, but sometimes they are not. A lease itself is not required to be registered, but if it is registered it has some legal implications in some situations.



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