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Marks Life Expands Operations in Hokkaido by Opening Sapporo Branch

In an effort to tackle the increasingly severe issue of vacant houses in Japan, Marks Life Co., Ltd., headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, has announced the opening of its Sapporo branch on June 1, 2025. This expansion marks a significant milestone, bringing the company's total number of branches across Japan to 15.

Background of the Opening

The problem of vacant houses has reached critical levels, especially in Hokkaido, where recent statistics indicate that the proportion of vacant residences has hit a record high of 15.6%, translating to approximately 452,000 properties. This figure ranks Hokkaido fourth in the nation, following Tokyo, Osaka, and Kanagawa.

As of the latest demographic estimates, Hokkaido's population has decreased by 0.97% to roughly 5.043 million. A report by the Population Strategy Council highlights that out of 179 municipalities in Hokkaido, 117 are classified as potential extinction cities, which could lead to an even higher vacancy rate in the future. Despite previously not having a branch in Hokkaido, the company has experienced a dramatic increase in inquiries — nearly double the previous year — necessitating the establishment of the Sapporo office.

Our Services

Marks Life is committed to creating a sustainable society through innovative real estate solutions under the motto "For the world. For people." We are actively addressing social issues related to real estate, offering various services. These include:

• - Spiritual Real Estate: Handling properties associated with deaths, often referred to as accident properties.
• - Protection Real Estate: Supporting clients with end-of-life arrangements.
• - Funeral Services Provider Support: Collaborating with national funeral operators to assist bereaved families with property sorting and estate management.
• - Wealth Creation Market: Turning so-called "burdensome properties," such as vacant houses and those that cannot be rebuilt, into assets of value.

Through these services, we strive for sustainable property regeneration and substantial societal contributions.

Sapporo Branch Information

• - Branch Name: Sapporo Branch
• - Location: 6th Floor, Post Welfare Sapporo No. 1 Building, 5-20 Minami 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
• - Phone: 011-600-0230
• - Fax: 011-600-0231
• - Opening Date: June 1, 2025

Message from the Sapporo Branch Manager

The Sapporo Branch aims to provide tailored support to each customer, thereby strengthening community support for a secure living environment. We will work closely with businesses and local governments to resolve various social issues beyond just real estate, including inheritance consultations, pre-life sorting, and monitoring services. We believe our mission is to build neighborhoods free of vacant homes and isolated deaths, unlocking the latent value of real estate to foster a sustainable society.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Marks Life Co., Ltd.
• - Headquarters: 4th Floor, Forecast Shinjotobashi, 3-1-2 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
• - Representative: Koji Hanahara
• - Capital: 272,466,662 yen (including reserves)
• - Real Estate License: Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (1) No. 10129
• - Business Activities: Real estate acquisition, real estate brokerage (sales and rentals), and real estate utilization consulting
• - Services Provided: Spiritual Real Estate, Funeral Services Provider Support, Protection Real Estate, Neutral Real Estate, Wealth Creation Market, Comprehensive Hospital for Burdensome Properties, and Overseas Real Estate.
• - Website: https://marks-house.jp/