Japanese Real Estate Glossary
The Property Registry (Touki)

表題部

hyōdaibuひょうだいぶ

Heading section

The top section of a registry record, describing the property physically: location, lot number, land category, and area for land; structure, materials, and floor area for buildings. Compare these figures against the listing — mismatches in floor area or unregistered extensions are common.

Order the official registry record (touki) online

Related terms

権利部Rights section地積Registered land area地目Registered land category

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