Subject: Announcement: 199th Multicultural Co‑Creation Forum (January 25)
Real Estate Transactions Involving Foreigners and the Elderly
Dear all,
We hope this message finds you well.
The Society for Multicultural Community Studies is pleased to announce its 199th Multicultural Co‑Creation Forum, scheduled for Sunday, January 25, 2026. This session will explore real estate transactions involving foreign residents and elderly homeowners, focusing on current challenges and implications for community development.
We warmly invite you to attend and encourage you to share this invitation with colleagues and friends.
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Theme: Real Estate Transactions Involving Foreigners and the Elderly
In recent years, foreign capital has increasingly flowed into land near national parks and environmentally protected zones, raising concerns among local communities. At the same time, long‑term foreign residents in Japan are aging, and some find themselves left behind by public support systems.
This forum will examine:
-What is the core nature of this theme?
-What misunderstandings and mixed perceptions should we avoid?
-What does the current legal framework look like?
-What steps can we take for a better future?
Mr. Ogino will share insights from his professional experience in real estate, including trends, regulatory context, and practical challenges encountered in transactions involving foreign residents and senior property owners.
Date & Time: Sunday, January 25, 2026 — 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Venue: Tokyo Volunteer Center (10th Floor, Ramla Building, Iidabashi Station) A Conference Room
Part1 Speaker: Mr. Masao Ogino
Representative Director, Ichii Co., Ltd.
Director, Japan Property Management Association (a public interest incorporated foundation promoting professional rental housing management and healthy rental markets in Japan)
Recipient of the “Real Estate Industry Award for Co‑Creating Regional Value” from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport
Participation Fee
Part2 Speaker: Mr. Katsuya Ohno
Director of SMCS, Financial Planner, Gardening Designer, CFO of his own Real Estate company.
Mr. Ohno’s speech shall be concerning about the Theme “The current situation and issues surrounding real estate acquisition by foreign capital: Part 2”.
Members: Free
Non‑members: 500 JPY