<strong>When Japanese People Die, Their Land Goes Into Purgatory</strong>

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No one knows who owns more than 10 percent of Japan's land. Benchmark speaks with Bloomberg reporter Yoshi Nohara to find out why.

When Japanese People Die, Their Land Goes Into Purgatory

Aerial view of 900 ranches, Teshikaga-cho

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