What is "Minpaku"?

Japan Real Estate Investment by Nippon Tradings International (NTI)

Jul 28, 202655:10Business

Our Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) gets together to discuss the origins of the term "minpaku" (private lodging/ vacation rentals), the definition and use of the word "akiya", and the current interest rates landsc...

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