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Japan's Kasasa Island Grapples with Foreign Land Sales

3/9/2026

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Kasasa Island in Japan faces growing concerns over foreign land purchases by Chinese investors.
Hideya Yagi, an elderly resident, says he remains uneasy about the buyers' intentions as land development begins.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi supports tightening regulations on such sales amid rising national security fears.
Critics contend existing laws suffice, while local activists seek to protect the island's environment and attract new residents.

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Kasasa Island in Japan faces growing concerns over foreign land purchases by Chinese investors.
Hideya Yagi, an elderly resident, says he remains uneasy about the buyers' intentions as land development begins.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi supports tightening regulations on such sales amid rising national security fears.
Critics contend existing laws suffice, while local activists seek to protect the island's environment and attract new residents.