Resort properties developed during the bubble era are sometimes mocked as "negative assets." "I heard this place cost over 100 million yen back then," "And we got to move in for such a bargain," "Taking the realtor's advice was the right call." The salaryman husband was delighted, undeterred by his long commute. However, his wife looked slightly dissatisfied. In reality, this resort area was a strange and lewd place where the older men of the "management association" were noisy, exclusive, and kept a watchful, perverted eye on all newcomers...
