Sayuri "Parents are major players in Tokyo real estate... Haunted houses are shared among realtors"

Broadcaster Sayuri appeared on MBC's "Midnight Ghost Stories" aired on the 10th and introduced ghost stories related to Japanese real estate. Photo by MBC "Midnight Ghost Stories" broadcast capture.

[Asia Economy Online Issue Team] Broadcaster Sayuri debunked Japanese real estate ghost stories.

Sayuri appeared as a special ghost storyteller on the MBC entertainment program 'Midnight Ghost Stories' aired on the 10th.

That day's episode of Midnight Ghost Stories was themed 'Deadly Real Estate Ghost Stories.' Kim Gura introduced Sayuri, a Japanese, saying, "She lived with her parents who worked in real estate for 30 years in a country famous for ghost stories."

Sayuri revealed that her parents are major players in the real estate market of Roppongi, a representative bustling district in Tokyo, Japan, and explained about the Japanese real estate market and ghosts.

She stated, "There are many real estate-related ghost stories in Japan," adding, "There are always haunted houses, and real estate agents share this information among themselves. Legally, you must disclose if someone has died in the house beforehand. Not disclosing is illegal."

Furthermore, Sayuri shared that wealthy Chinese buyers who come to Japan to view houses bring along 'ghost detectors.' She said, "I heard they bring people who can see ghosts to check," and added, "There are more ghosts in Japan than in Korea. Being an island nation, ghosts cannot leave and accumulate. It's like a ghost festival," creating a spooky atmosphere.