Investment Opportunity: Military Land Parcel at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa
This listing presents a unique investment opportunity: a 1,722.00 m² plot of land designated as military-use land (軍用地) within the Kadena Air Base area in Okinawa City. The property is offered for sale at a price of 142,610,000 JPY. The land is categorized as farmland (畑) and is part of a larger parcel, being one of two available plots (1区画(全2区画あり)). The land rights are freehold ownership.
Critical agent notes have been translated and provide essential details for investors. The "Special Notes/Remarks on Price" (価格備考) outline additional costs to consider: ① Earnest money (contract application deposit), ② Judicial scrivener fees, and ③ Brokerage commission. The agent encourages consultation for financing plan creation and pre-screening.
The "Remarks" (備考) section highlights the key recommended points for military land investment: ① The tenant is "the country" (Japan/U.S. alliance), meaning supreme creditworthiness. ② Zero vacancy risk. ③ No management or repairs required whatsoever. ④ Super simple and easy-to-understand revenue stream. ⑤ Strong for inheritance planning. ⑥ Easy to sell when you want to (in Okinawa). ⑦ Has inflation resistance. The note specifically states that Kadena Base is treated as a high-transaction, popular, and highly evaluated area among Okinawa's military lands.
The area surrounding Kadena Air Base is a central part of Okinawa's economy and culture. A short drive away lies the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum, a profound site dedicated to reflecting on the history of the Battle of Okinawa and promoting peace. The property offers a straightforward, government-backed leasehold investment in a strategically important and resilient location.