Taichi Kokubun's company reportedly purchases apartment building

Taichi Kokubun, a former member of the group TOKIO, has reportedly become the owner of a rental apartment building through a company he represents. The property, a five-story reinforced concrete building over 40 years old, is located near a private railway station in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Industry insiders estimate the purchase price to be over 200 million yen. Following the acquisition, residents received notices to increase their monthly rent by 10,000 yen, citing rising prices and soaring real estate costs as justifications. Under Japanese law, while landlords can request rent adjustments due to economic changes, tenants are not obligated to agree immediately, and disputes may require negotiation or legal proceedings.

Kokubun has been on a hiatus from entertainment activities since June 2025 due to compliance issues, though managing real estate assets remains a legal business activity.