Foreign demand for real estate in Fukuoka is rising, with inquiries from abroad running 2–3 times higher than before the pandemic, according to Gran Asset Management president Hiroyuki Tanaka, who says five inquiries arrived today from the United States, Singapore and Hong Kong. Some buyers visit Fukuoka, fall in love with the city, and purchase because the city offers cheaper overall costs than Tokyo and practical use like short-term stays; vacant houses are attracting growing interest, with monthly inquiries about vacant properties around 10–20 in recent years. Prices for popular properties are about 20–30% above the local market. Separately, the government intends to review rules on foreign land ownership and to outline policy directions by January 2026.