The average Japanese “home buyer” will, upon purchasing the lot they wish to live, immediately demolish the previous house and set about getting the house they

The average Japanese “home buyer” will, upon purchasing the lot they wish to live, immediately demolish the previous house and set about getting the house they just ordered from one of a multitude of builders/designers/brands (Muji sells houses!) built within about a 3-4 months so they can move in. Land has value in Japan. Houses do not.