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Long-Term Excellent Housing Certification Status

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has recently published a report detailing the current status of long-term excellent housing certifications. This certification is crucial as it aligns with the promotion of the Law for the Promotion of Long-Term Excellent Housing, which aims to enhance the quality and sustainability of residential buildings in Japan.

Certification Overview

According to the ministry’s survey, based on the performance data compiled at the end of fiscal 2024, there has been a marked increase in the number of newly constructed single-family homes that received certification. The percentage of these homes has reached an impressive 39.3%, reflecting a steady increase over the past few years. These figures highlight a growing awareness and adoption of sustainable building practices among homeowners and builders alike.

Here’s a breakdown of the certification performance:

New Constructions

• - Single-Family Homes

- FY2022: 115,509 units (29.3%)
- FY2023: 111,341 units (31.3%)
- FY2024: 136,842 units (39.3%)
- Total since FY2009: 1,694,243 units

• - Multi-Family Dwellings

- FY2022: 2,526 units (0.5%)
- FY2023: 4,821 units (1.1%)
- FY2024: 8,231 units (1.8%)
- Total since FY2009: 41,565 units

• - Overall Total

- FY2022: 118,035 units (13.7%)
- FY2023: 116,162 units (14.5%)
- FY2024: 145,073 units (17.8%)
- Total since FY2009: 1,735,808 units

Performance in Extensions and Renovations

The certification of extensions and renovations also shows moderate activity, though at lower levels than new constructions. The trends are as follows:

• - Single-Family Homes

- FY2022: 128 units
- FY2023: 169 units
- FY2024: 96 units
- Total since FY2016: 1,798 units

• - Multi-Family Dwellings

- FY2022: 4 units
- FY2023: 7 units
- FY2024: 5 units
- Total since FY2016: 65 units

• - Overall Total

- FY2022: 132 units
- FY2023: 176 units
- FY2024: 101 units
- Total since FY2016: 1,863 units

Performance for Existing Structures

In terms of existing structures, the figures include:

• - Single-Family Homes

- FY2022: 25 units
- FY2023: 69 units
- FY2024: 86 units
- Total since October 2022: 180 units

• - Multi-Family Dwellings

- FY2022: 1 unit
- FY2023: 1 unit
- FY2024: 2 units
- Total since October 2022: 4 units

• - Overall Total

- FY2022: 26 units
- FY2023: 70 units
- FY2024: 88 units
- Total since October 2022: 184 units

Data Revisions

The ministry also provided corrections for previously reported figures. Adjustments have been made for various fiscal years to ensure accuracy in reporting.

These statistics underscore the commitment to enhancing housing quality through sustainable and certified practices in the residential construction sector.

For further details and specific data by prefecture, please refer to the attached documents or visit the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.