{"id":6293,"date":"2026-08-04T11:55:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T09:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/?p=6293"},"modified":"2026-08-04T11:55:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T09:55:16","slug":"oshimaland-property-history-check-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check a Property&#8217;s History Before Renting in Japan: The Oshimaland Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Search the address on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oshimaland.co.jp\/\">Oshimaland<\/a> (\u5927\u5cf6\u3066\u308b). It&#8217;s a free, crowdsourced map that logs reported deaths and incidents at specific buildings across Japan. It&#8217;s the most widely used way to check a property&#8217;s history before renting, but it isn&#8217;t official and it isn&#8217;t complete. Japanese law separately requires landlords to disclose certain serious incidents directly to prospective tenants, whether or not the property shows up on the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This article is for general reference only. It does not name specific addresses, buildings, or incidents, and it isn&#8217;t legal advice. Always confirm disclosure details directly with your landlord or real estate agent before signing a lease.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some listings look unusually cheap for their location. That&#8217;s often the first clue that leads foreign renters to ask the same question: has something happened here? This guide walks through how to check a property&#8217;s history before renting, what Oshimaland actually shows, and what the law separately requires your landlord to tell you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan\/#What_Is_a_Jiko_Bukken_Stigmatized_Property\" >What Is a Jiko Bukken (Stigmatized Property)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan\/#What_Is_Oshimaland_and_How_Does_It_Work\" >What Is Oshimaland and How Does It Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan\/#Step-by-Step_How_to_Check_a_Propertys_History_Before_Renting\" >Step-by-Step: How to Check a Property&#8217;s History Before Renting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan\/#What_Japans_Disclosure_Law_Actually_Requires\" >What Japan&#8217;s Disclosure Law Actually Requires<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan\/#Limitations_of_Relying_on_Oshimaland_Alone\" >Limitations of Relying on Oshimaland Alone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan\/#How_Jiko_Bukken_Pricing_Compares_to_Market_Rent\" >How Jiko Bukken Pricing Compares to Market Rent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan\/#Other_Ways_to_Research_a_Property_Beyond_Oshimaland\" >Other Ways to Research a Property Beyond Oshimaland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan\/#Should_You_Rent_a_Jiko_Bukken_Weighing_the_Trade-Offs\" >Should You Rent a Jiko Bukken? Weighing the Trade-Offs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan\/#What_to_Do_If_You_Find_Your_Prospective_Apartment_Listed\" >What to Do If You Find Your Prospective Apartment Listed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan\/#FAQ_Checking_a_Propertys_History_Before_Renting\" >FAQ: Checking a Property&#8217;s History Before Renting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Jiko_Bukken_Stigmatized_Property\"><\/span>What Is a Jiko Bukken (Stigmatized Property)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A jiko bukken (\u4e8b\u6545\u7269\u4ef6), literally &#8220;incident property,&#8221; is a home where a death or serious event took place. This could be a suicide, a homicide, or a solitary death that went undiscovered for some time. It&#8217;s a legal, everyday category in the Japanese rental market. It isn&#8217;t hidden or shameful under Japanese law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many renters feel uneasy about a property&#8217;s history. Because of that, these units are often priced well below comparable listings nearby \u2014 sometimes by 20\u201330%. Understanding this category is the first step before you check a property&#8217;s history before renting. Once you know what you&#8217;re looking for, a tool like Oshimaland becomes far more useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Oshimaland_and_How_Does_It_Work\"><\/span>What Is Oshimaland and How Does It Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oshimaland is a free, crowdsourced map launched in the mid-2000s. Users submit reports of incidents tied to specific addresses. Each listed property shows a small flame icon. More flames generally mean a more severe or more recent incident. The site is searchable in Japanese, and on a simpler scale, in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It works like a layer on top of a regular map. You zoom into a neighborhood or search an address. Any flagged buildings appear with a short description of what was reported, and when. The site is community-maintained, similar in spirit to a collaborative wiki. That means entries can be added, disputed, or removed as new information comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan-1-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Man checks map on urban street.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_How_to_Check_a_Propertys_History_Before_Renting\"><\/span>Step-by-Step: How to Check a Property&#8217;s History Before Renting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Get the exact address.<\/strong> Ask your real estate agent for the building name and unit number, not just the street address \u2014 jiko bukken records are tied to specific units.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Search the address on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oshimaland.co.jp\/\">Oshimaland&#8217;s map<\/a>.<\/strong> Zoom in until you can see individual buildings rather than a whole block.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Look for a flame icon<\/strong> on the building. If one appears, click it to read the reported incident summary and date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remember that no result isn&#8217;t a guarantee.<\/strong> Oshimaland only shows what&#8217;s been reported. A building with no flame icon may simply have no public report yet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-check with your agent.<\/strong> If you have any doubt, ask directly whether the specific unit is classified as a jiko bukken. Agents are required to answer this truthfully if asked.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This process takes a few minutes per listing. It&#8217;s worth building into any apartment search as a habit, rather than treating it as a one-time check reserved for suspicious listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Japans_Disclosure_Law_Actually_Requires\"><\/span>What Japan&#8217;s Disclosure Law Actually Requires<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2021, Japan&#8217;s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has published guidelines on this. They clarify when agents and landlords must proactively disclose a property&#8217;s incident history. In broad terms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Landlords and agents must disclose a serious incident, such as a suicide or homicide, to the <strong>first tenant<\/strong> who moves in after it occurred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This proactive disclosure duty is generally understood to apply for roughly the following few years. Serious incidents can still need disclosure later if a prospective tenant asks directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A natural death from illness generally does <strong>not<\/strong> trigger the same disclosure requirement. Neither does an accidental death unrelated to the property itself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The law and Oshimaland work as two separate layers. The law obligates disclosure in defined situations. Oshimaland is a public record that may catch older cases, or cases that were never formally disclosed at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limitations_of_Relying_on_Oshimaland_Alone\"><\/span>Limitations of Relying on Oshimaland Alone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oshimaland is a useful first check. But it has real gaps that matter if you want a complete picture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>User-submitted, not verified.<\/strong> Reports can be inaccurate, exaggerated, or occasionally submitted as pranks. Reputable entries are usually cross-referenced against news coverage, but not all are.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coverage is incomplete.<\/strong> Many incidents were never reported to the site. This is especially true for older cases, or ones in smaller buildings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It doesn&#8217;t cover every kind of &#8220;incident.&#8221;<\/strong> Some renters also want to know about disputes, structural issues, or neighborhood problems. Oshimaland tracks none of these.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entries can be removed.<\/strong> Property owners or managers can sometimes request that an entry be taken down. A past listing might disappear from the map without the underlying history changing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treat Oshimaland as one input in your decision, not the final word. Pairing it with a direct question to your agent gives a far more complete picture than either source alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Jiko_Bukken_Pricing_Compares_to_Market_Rent\"><\/span>How Jiko Bukken Pricing Compares to Market Rent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discount is the main reason non-superstitious renters seek these units out deliberately. A unit that would normally rent for a given market rate in a central ward can sometimes list 20\u201330% below that, purely because of its history. The discount tends to shrink over time as the incident recedes further into the past, and it can vary a great deal by landlord and by how severe the reported incident was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For context on what typical market rent looks like in Tokyo before you compare, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/cheap-apartments-tokyo\/\">cheap apartments in Tokyo<\/a> covers pricing across several budget-friendly wards. If a listing is priced far below everything else in that guide for a similar size and location, checking its history on Oshimaland becomes a sensible next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan-2.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan-2-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan-2-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Printed flyer shows cheap city rent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Ways_to_Research_a_Property_Beyond_Oshimaland\"><\/span>Other Ways to Research a Property Beyond Oshimaland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oshimaland is the best-known tool, but it isn&#8217;t the only one worth using if you want a fuller picture before renting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ask your agent for the property&#8217;s rental history.<\/strong> A unit that&#8217;s changed tenants unusually often, or sat vacant for a long stretch, is worth a direct question even if nothing shows on Oshimaland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Search the address in Japanese news archives.<\/strong> Major incidents are sometimes covered by local news outlets, which can surface details that never made it onto a crowdsourced map.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask about specialized jiko bukken agencies.<\/strong> Some agencies focus specifically on stigmatized properties, cleaning and re-listing them at a discount. If your agent works with one of these, they&#8217;ll usually be upfront about a unit&#8217;s classification from the start, since it&#8217;s central to how they market the listing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check with the building or ward office in serious doubt.<\/strong> This is a slower route and won&#8217;t always yield results, but it&#8217;s an option if you want to go beyond what a real estate agent can confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No single source will give you complete certainty, and that&#8217;s true even for lifelong Japan residents. Combining two or three of these methods, rather than relying on any one alone, gives you the most realistic picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Rent_a_Jiko_Bukken_Weighing_the_Trade-Offs\"><\/span>Should You Rent a Jiko Bukken? Weighing the Trade-Offs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s no universally right answer here. It comes down to personal comfort, not practicality alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reasons some renters choose one:<\/strong> The rent discount is real. It can be significant, especially in central, otherwise expensive neighborhoods. If you&#8217;re not superstitious about a property&#8217;s history, a jiko bukken can be one of the more cost-effective ways to rent centrally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reasons some renters avoid one:<\/strong> Cultural attitudes toward these properties run deep in Japan. Some renters find the psychological weight isn&#8217;t worth the savings, regardless of how long ago the incident occurred. Resale or re-rental can also be harder later, since the stigma tends to follow the unit if you want to sublet or transfer the lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t need to disclose your reasoning to a landlord either way. If you&#8217;d rather avoid the category entirely, just tell your agent you want listings confirmed as non-jiko bukken before viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_You_Find_Your_Prospective_Apartment_Listed\"><\/span>What to Do If You Find Your Prospective Apartment Listed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Say a search turns up a flame icon on a building you&#8217;re considering. Don&#8217;t panic, and don&#8217;t necessarily walk away immediately. A few practical next steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read the listed date.<\/strong> An incident reported a decade ago carries different weight for most renters than one from last year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask your agent to confirm the specific unit<\/strong>, not just the building. A large apartment block might have one flagged unit among dozens of others that are unaffected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask what disclosure, if any, the landlord has given.<\/strong> Also ask whether the rent already reflects a jiko bukken discount.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decide based on your own comfort level<\/strong>, not pressure to close quickly. A good agent will give you space to think it over.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you decide to move forward, the rest of the rental process stays the same. Screening, guarantor, and documentation don&#8217;t change based on this classification. Our guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/required-documents-for-renting-in-japan\/\">required documents for renting in Japan<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/renting-apartment-in-tokyo-guide\/\">renting an apartment in Tokyo<\/a> cover that process in full. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/japanese-apartment-vocabulary\/\">Japanese apartment vocabulary guide<\/a> will help you follow the lease terms once you&#8217;re ready to sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan-3.webp 800w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan-3-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/arealty.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/oshimaland-property-history-check-japan-3-768x384.webp 768w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Agent explains legal terms to couple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_Checking_a_Propertys_History_Before_Renting\"><\/span>FAQ: Checking a Property&#8217;s History Before Renting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785837240025\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Oshimaland free to use?<\/strong> <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. It&#8217;s free, and it doesn&#8217;t require an account to search.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785837248907\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does Oshimaland cover the whole country?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"> It aims to, and it&#8217;s the largest resource of its kind in Japan. But coverage depends entirely on what users have reported, so rural areas and older buildings tend to be underrepresented.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785837265093\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can a landlord refuse to answer if I ask directly?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Under current MLIT guidance, agents are expected to answer honestly if a prospective tenant directly asks whether a specific unit is a jiko bukken.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785837275895\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do jiko bukken always come with a rent discount?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not automatically, but it&#8217;s common practice. Landlords generally need to make the listing attractive despite the history.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785837279965\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is it safe to live in a jiko bukken?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"> Physically, yes. There&#8217;s no structural or health risk tied to the classification itself. The consideration is entirely psychological and cultural.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1785837288392\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Should I check every apartment I&#8217;m considering on Oshimaland?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It only takes a couple of minutes per address. Many renters make it a standard part of their shortlist process, rather than a special case reserved for suspiciously cheap listings.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oshimaland.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oshimaland (\u5927\u5cf6\u3066\u308b)<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlit.go.jp\/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo\/const\/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo_const_tk3_000001_00061.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">MLIT Guidelines on Disclosure of Deaths in Real Estate Transactions (2021)<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick answer: Search the address on Oshimaland (\u5927\u5cf6\u3066\u308b). It&#8217;s a free, crowdsourced map that logs reported deaths and incidents at specific buildings across Japan. It&#8217;s the most widely used way to check a property&#8217;s history before renting, but it isn&#8217;t official and it isn&#8217;t complete. 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