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Fun facts: There are no old houses in Japan

In Japanese real estate, a home loses all its value after 20 or 30 years. When someone moves out, the house is typically demolished, and a brand new home is built on the lot. Experts say this tradition stems from poor quality post-war construction, constantly revised earthquake-proof building regulations, and zero incentive for any home maintenance, as it’ll just be torn down in a few decades.