Property Law
Personal Property and Secured Transactions in Japan
Overview The law of personal property and secured transactions in Japan is structured around the Civil Code’s system of real rights (bukken) and security interests, supplemented by a series of …
Personal Property Law in Japan
Introduction Personal property law in Japan governs the ownership and transfer of movable property. Personal property includes tangible goods (chattels) and intangible property (choses in action). …
Property Law in Japan
Overview Japanese property law is governed principally by Book II of the Civil Code (Minpo), entitled Real Rights (Bukken), comprising Articles 175 through 398. The law of real property in Japan …
Real Property Law in Japan
Introduction Real property law in Japan governs the ownership, use, and transfer of land and buildings. The legal framework addresses estates in land, registration, and conveyancing. Estates in Land …