In the world of Japanese real estate, there is a lingering myth that houses are "depreciating assets" that lose all value after 20 or 30 years. While this was largely true in the post-war era of "scrap and build," the landscape is shifting. Today, a new generation of buyers—both Japanese and international—is looking for quality, longevity, and above all, transparency . When the time comes to sell your home, the difference between a quick, high-value sale and a stressful, disc