PoliticsThe reality of foreigners buying property next to Japan’s Self-Defense Force and US facilities

Property purchases by foreigners, particularly Chinese capital, around important facilities linked to Japan’s security are drawing major attention. The article points to China’s National Intelligence Law and debt-trap issues in other countries as part of the background. It also raises a security gap involving a high-rise apartment in Ichigaya that offers an unobstructed view of a facility. The situation prompts questions about how Japan should address foreign acquisitions near sensitive sites.

Japan securityforeign property purchasesChinese capitalmilitary facilities

TToyo Keizai★★★☆☆2026-07-15 22:00Original