No.3892
Senior Housing Market in Japan: Key Research Findings 2025
Yano Research Institute (the President, Takashi Mizukoshi) carried out a survey on the domestic market of residence for older persons, and found out the current status of the market, the trends of market players, and future perspectives.
Market Overview
The new stock of paid nursing home for seniors, the ‘care houses’ (affordable nursing home type C), the ‘Silver Housing’ (public rental housing for older adults) and senior housing with care services has been growing. However, the pace of this growth has been slowing year by year, and this trend is expected to continue.
According to the Basic Plan for Housing and Living (National Plan)* by MLIT, Japan is currently aiming to secure housing for approximately 4% of its senior population. However, considering the current supply across the four aforementioned categories, this goal is elusive. The government must accelerate initiatives to expand the new stock of senior-friendly housing.
*Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Basic Plan for Housing and Living (National Plan), 2021
Noteworthy Topics
Utilization of Existing Homes To Accelerate Increase of Senior Housing
One way to enhance senior living is increasing the new housing stock specifically designed to support aging, in hopes to encourage older persons to move from less-age friendly homes. However, renovating existing homes to better support aging also serves this goal.
In many cases, upgrading current dwellings is more practical option, as many seniors wish to remain in their own homes, receive care services as needed, and spend their final days surrounded by their family. From this perspective, making existing residences accessible with barrier-free equipment is particularly meaningful and effective.
Future Outlook
With the steady graying of the population, lifestyle and housing needs of older adults in Japan are diversifying. Meanwhile, the range of senior housing options is also expanding, as seen in the rise of nursing homes with extended medical care in addition to the traditional nursing homes and senior housing provided with care services.
Elderly people tend to opt for living in facilities located in the area they are familiar with. However, when medical care is needed, the best option may be a facility in distance. Considering varying needs and conditions, society awaits the development of impartial advisors competent in giving guidance on a range of housing options to meet the unique needs of older adults and their families.
Research Outline
2.Research Object： Senior housing suppliers and developers, real estate agency focused on senior housing, etc.
3.Research Methogology： Face-to-face interviews by our specialized researchers (in including online interviews), survey via telephone or email, and literature research
Senior Housing
Senior housing refers to a residence designed to tailor to the needs of older persons, including barrier-free apartments provided with nursing care or other living assistance for the aged and long-term care facilities.
＜Products and Services in the Market＞
Paid nursing homes, ‘affordable nursing home type A, B, and C’ (nursing homes partly supported by public program, classified into 3 categories based on the range and level of assistance provided; however, unification into the ‘Care House’ [Type C] is underway), senior housing provided with living assistance services, group retirement homes, senior care facility for older adults, condominium for older adults (independent living), public rental housing for seniors (the ‘Silver Housing’), long-term care health facilities
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