Land

Boundary Line Map -Boundary Line Map

Boundary Line Map（土地境界図）shows the borders of a specific piece of land. This map is used to clearly define the boundaries between the landowner’s property and neighboring properties. Knowing the exact borders is essential when selling land, dividing it, or planning a building project. Usually, a surveyor makes this map after measuring the land, helping to prevent future disputes. This map is an important document in real estate transactions and land development.

Surface Right -Surface Right

Surface Right（地上権）refers to the right to own and use buildings or other structures on land owned by a third party. This right is known as real right（物権）. Having this right means you generally do not need the landlord’s approval to use or manage the land.

Land Lease Right -Land Lease Right

Land Lease Right（土地貸借権）is a right related to the use of someone else’s land, classified as a contractual right. Unlike real right（物権）, a contractual right can only be used between the parties involved in the agreement, and the right holder cannot freely transfer or manage it without the other party’s approvement.

Leasehold Right -Leasehold Right

Leasehold Right（借地権）refers to the right to rent or lease land for the purpose of owning a building on it. In this case, the building is owned by the building owner, while the land is owned by the landowner. The building owner is required to pay a land lease fee to the landowner, who holds the ownership of the land.

Cadastral Map -Cadastral Map

Cadastral Map（公図）shows details like the shape of the land, divisions, land numbers, roads, and waterways. By using this map, you can easily see the borders and how they relate to neighboring properties. The map is managed by the Legal Affairs Bureau, and anyone can obtain a copy by paying a fee.

Registered Area -Registered Area

The area listed in land registries is known as Registered Area（公簿面積）. This differs from Surveyed Area（実測面積）, which is obtained through physical measurement. In real estate transactions, there are two main methods: Registered Area Sale（公簿売買）, which the price is based on the recorded area without considering actual measurements, and Surveyed Area Sale（実測売買）, which the price is based on the actual measured area,

Residencial Address Indication -Residencial Address Indication

According to the address system laws in Japan, Residencial Address Indication（住居表示）is a address different from land number（地番）and it is easier to understand. Each city or town decides on the address format, which includes the neighborhood name, block number, and house number for buildings.

Land Number -Land Number

A Land Number（地番）, is a unique code used to identify specific pieces of land. It is listed in the land registry and helps confirm ownership and rights. Each land parcel, called “a piece（一筆）”, has its own land number, but only registered land will have one.

Total Floor Area -Total Floor Area

Total Floor Area（延床面積）, the sum of the floor areas of all its levels, which indicates the size of the living space and is also known as the building area. This measurement is used as a standard for building permits, registrations, sales, and demolitions.

Registration of Transfer -Registration of Transfer

Registration of Transfer（移転登記）refers to the process of recording the transfer of a right (such as ownership or mortgage) from one person to another. The reasons for transfer includes buying, gifting, or inheriting. This type of registration applies to all rights that can be officially recorded.

Flag Lot -Flag Lot

Flag Lot（旗竿地）refers to a piece of land with a narrow frontage facing the road and a wider area of land set back from the street. On a map, it resembles a flag on a land, which is how it got its name.

Vacant Land -Vacant Land

Vacant Land（更地）refers to a land without any buildings and free from rights like leasehold or mortgage. It is typically land where you can build a home without restrictions. However, farmland that has not been cultivated or forest without trees is not considered Vacant Land（更地）.

Land Category -Land Category

Land Category（地目）refers to the intended use of the land, which is divided into 23 categories based on its condition and purpose. Each land has a specific category, which is recorded in the title section of the land registration document, typically noted after the location and land number.