Island City in Fukuoka has sold out, and it only took 28 years. The city-developed manmade island was created in Hakata Bay in 1994. The deficit at the time of completion was 18 billion Yen, but Fukuoka City was expecting land sales to result in a 12.5 billion Yen profit.

This content is available to paid subscribers only.

Sharing information on Japan’s real estate market has been a long passion dating back 14 years. However, gathering and preparing this content takes hours and hours each week. By joining our monthly subscription service, you can access over 3,200 articles dating back 14 years. Best of all, you’ll be supporting us in our endeavor to continue to provide investors with on-the-ground, expert information.

To join our paid subscription service and access over 3,200 news articles on Japan's real estate market, please register here.

Already a paid member? Log-in using your details below.