Japan's inheritance tax rate is set to increase from January 1, 2015. Under the current tax rate, approximately 4% of households are subject to inheritance taxes, but the decrease in the standard deduction from 2015 is going to affect a lot more households.
Wise investors are seeking alternative ways to store their fortune, with high-rise apartments in central Tokyo becoming a popular option.
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