On: Over 13% of the homes in Japan are abandoned

[blazespin]

Something doesn’t add up. 20% vacancy in Wakayama but foreigners can’t buy houses - https://realestate.co.jp/en/forsale/wakayama

[SapporoChris → blazespin]

Most likely an issue with that website/service in particular. Other sites list more properties, but still a limited number. So your point about something not adding up may still be correct.

https://en.sekaiproperty.com/search/japan/wakayama

In my experience, when looking at real estate in Japan, going to a local agent is really the best bet.