Businessman Takafumi Horie (52) updated his X (formerly Twitter) on March 18, and mentioned the issues surrounding the land in Hokkaido. [Photo] HORIE MON Encounter with popular politician of the moment! Smiling Two Shot Alpinist Ken Noguchi posted about the increasing acquisition of land by foreign capital, saying, “Hokkaido is being targeted… New legislation will be needed on how to protect Japanese land as well as mega solar power. In response, Horie said, “LOL. Then you should buy it,” he replied. Mr. Noguchi replied, “I wish I could buy that. But it is a nationwide problem, so it is impossible for individuals to buy everything. I believe this is a systemic problem,” he replied. Mr. Horie responded, “You’re being serious, but I’m being sarcastic,” and added, “If the Niseko area and other areas where Japanese people have not invested much are getting a boost from foreign investment, how selfish are you to want regulations? I mean, how selfish can you be? If that’s the case, why did the Japanese people leave it alone until now? Because they thought it was a useless area worth a couple of bucks, right?” He developed his personal viewpoint.
