Jiko Bukken - Japan’s “Haunted real-estate.”

In Japan, not all homes are created equal—some carry a dark past that affects their market value and reputation. These are known as Jiko Bukken, or “stigmatized properties,” homes where a death has occurred under unnatural or tragic circumstances. From suicides and murders to mysterious accidents, these properties are often legally disclosed but remain shrouded in superstition, with many buyers avoiding them altogether.