Goen, a specialist real estate buyer, takes decisive action on Hokkaido's vacant property crisis, driving regional regeneration and solving inheritance, vacant house, and land issues in Kutchan and Furano. - クウカン株式会社

2025-10-06 Press Release

Goen, a specialist real estate buyer, takes decisive action on Hokkaido’s vacant property crisis, driving regional regeneration and solving inheritance, vacant house, and land issues in Kutchan and Furano.

Direct acquisition of Kutchan/Furano vacant or inherited properties. Rapid, utilization-focused solutions eliminate vacant house risk, driving both regional rebirth and asset value growth.

Revitalizing Kutchan & Furano’s Vacant Homes and Land | Real Estate Buyer “GOEN” Takes Serious Action on Regional Challenges

“Creating Space, Circulating Value”
Kukan Inc. (CEO: Kentaro Yamamoto), operating primarily in Furano, Sapporo, and Kutchan, Hokkaido, runs the specialist real estate buyer “Goen” (https://goen-hokkaido.jp/). In response to the deepening vacant property crisis in Hokkaido, Goen is expanding its services in the internationally acclaimed Kutchan and Furano areas, focusing specifically on real estate inheritance planning and the buying/selling of vacant houses and land.

Goen is committed to regional safety and the sound preservation of assets. Our mission is to promote sustainable initiatives that connect clients’ valuable properties and their “legacy” to the next “En” (Opportunity).

Hokkaido’s Deepening Vacant House Crisis: Statistical Reality and Threats to Regional Society

The vacant property crisis in Hokkaido is intensifying. Below, we provide a concrete overview of the issue, utilizing official statistics and detailing the associated threats to the region.

Record-High Vacancy Rate Confirmed.

The Escalating Vacant Property Challenge

According to the 2023 (Reiwa 5) Housing and Land Survey (Hokkaido Section), the number of vacant houses in Hokkaido reached 451,900 units, marking a record high with an increase of over 70,000 units from the previous survey. Furthermore, Hokkaido’s vacancy rate stands at a critical 15.6%, significantly exceeding the national average of 13.8%.

Source:
Summary of Results (Hokkaido Section) from the 2023 (Reiwa 5) Housing and Land Statistical Survey, Basic Aggregation on Housing and Households (Final Count).
https://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/ss/tuk/014hls/187783.html

The Complexities of Inheritance and the “Special Vacant House” Risk

Diverse Risks Caused by Vacant Properties

The relentless increase in vacant houses stems from factors including aging owners, difficulties in managing property from a distance, and a high frequency of cases where owners struggle with the utilization or disposal of inherited family homes. These reasons are intrinsically linked to major societal challenges such as the declining birthrate, aging population, and concentration of the population in urban centers, making a fundamental resolution exceptionally difficult.
However, as is well known, allowing a property to remain vacant triggers a host of problems. The existence of vacant homes negatively impacts the lives of both the owners themselves and the surrounding community.

Threat to Community Safety

Neglected vacant houses and land compromise the living environment and safety of surrounding residents due to risks like collapse, sanitation issues, illegal entry, and potential fire hazards.

Depreciation of Asset Value

If a property is designated as a “Special Vacant House” due to improper management, the favorable fixed asset tax treatment is revoked. This can lead to the tax burden increasing by up to six times, accelerating the property’s transformation into a “negative asset.”

See Also:
The specialized real estate purchasing service “Goen” launches in the Kutchan-Niseko and Furano areas! Secure and direct property purchases to eliminate future uncertainties.
https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/pressrelease-en/1685/

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Measures for utilizing and properly managing vacant houses are being strengthened. Act now before problems arise!
https://www.gov-online.go.jp/article/202403/entry-5949.html

Immediate Solutions for Vacant Properties | Goen Real Estate Acquisition

While the reduction of vacant houses is essential, a fundamental resolution demands decades—even centuries—of effort. This is the grave reality of the vacant property crisis.

However, even if the overall problem is fundamentally difficult to solve, immediate action can be taken. Goen, a specialist real estate buyer, contributes to regional problem-solving by responsibly acquiring vacant houses and land in high-asset-value areas like Kutchan and Furano, thus reviving their value as assets.

Goen’s Direct Real Estate Acquisition: Solutions for Vacant Properties and Inheritance Planning

For clients troubled by the sale of an inherited family home or by an old, vacant property that is difficult to manage:
Goen offers swift, reliable solutions to remove your anxieties.

1. Handling Inheritance and Voluntary Sales: Support for Complex Property Transactions

We actively acquire properties with complex sale reasons, including those for inheritance planning or voluntary sales involving debt settlement. In cases involving legal and tax matters, we collaborate with experts to support clients with an optimal exit strategy tailored to their specific situation.

2. Zero Brokerage Fees! Instant Cash Conversion in as little as 1 Month

Goen’s direct acquisition incurs zero brokerage fees, eliminating unnecessary costs. Furthermore, we achieve instant cash conversion—from assessment to contract—in as little as 1 month. This is ideal for those who urgently need to sell property to halt rising costs and tax burdens.

3. Full Acquisition: Unwanted Items and Old Properties Accepted As-Is

We acquire properties as they are, even with unwanted items remaining or if the building is over 50 years old. Clients can sell their property without spending any time or money on cleaning, organizing, renovations, or demolition. This is especially beneficial for those living abroad or far away who find it difficult to clean out an inherited home.

4. Post-Sale Assurance and Privacy Protection

With direct acquisition, the seller is exempt from liability for post-sale defects (such as leaks). Furthermore, since there are no marketing activities, unlike with brokerage, the sale is completed without being known to the public. This method of real estate sale ensures maximum consideration for privacy.

Key Acquisition Areas and Commitment to Regional Society

Real Estate Acquisition Areas: Kutchan Niseko and Furano

As a locally focused real estate buyer, Goen actively handles the acquisition and sale of properties in the following areas.

Furthermore, as part of our business, we operate lodging/short-term rental properties (Minpaku). Therefore, our post-acquisition utilization strategy is not limited to simply selling to prospective buyers; we can also propose options such as implementing short-term rental management under our support. Our unique strength is the ability to propose profitable property utilization methods, ensuring the acquired real estate is not immediately resold, thereby supporting its long-term value.

Key Real Estate Acquisition Areas: Driving Asset Regeneration, Centered in Kutchan Niseko and Furano

We promote community safety and the regeneration of assets by comprehensively managing properties from acquisition through to subsequent utilization.

▶Kutchan Niseko Area
Kutchan Town, Niseko Town, Makkari Village, Rusutsu Village, and the entire surrounding towns and villages.

▶Furano Area
All of Furano City, Nakafurano Town, Kamifurano Town, and the entire surrounding towns and villages.

Key Real Estate Acquisition Areas: Kutchan Niseko and Furano

Choose Goen for Real Estate Acquisition in Furano and Kutchan

Goen: Specialist Real Estate Buyer in Kutchan & Furano | Connecting Your Cherished Home to its Next Opportunity.

Goen is more than just a real estate buying and selling business. We look beyond the acquisition to focus on “regeneration,” making it our mission to connect your valuable property to its next “En” (Opportunity).

If you are considering “Furano vacant house sale” or “Kutchan real estate acquisition,” please start with Goen’s free assessment.
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Company Profile

Company Name:
Kukan Inc.
Established:
November 29, 2022
Capital:
¥1,000,000
Representative:
Kentaro Yamamoto

Locations:
Furano Office (Head Office)
4-7 Sakaemachi, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0023, Japan
Sapporo Office
1-1 Toyohira 4-jo 3-chome, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 062-0904, Japan

License Number
Real Estate Transaction Dealer Hokkaido Governor Kamikawa (1) No. 1316

Business Activities:

1. Minpaku Investment Business – Planning and operation of JANKEN, support for minpaku investment projects in the Hokkaido area.
2.Creative Business – Business development, branding, planning support for marketing solutions.
3.Real Estate Services – Buying, selling, leasing, brokerage, purchase and revitalization, development, property management, detached housing/land subdivision, house/condominium construction and sales, interior construction, renovation work.
4.Web Services – Website planning, production, and operation, IT support services, online secretarial services, internet information provision.

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