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Unclaimed assets in Japan
HardData confidence Last updated 2026-07-01
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Estimated unclaimed
¥120B+/yr dormant (est.)
≈ $8B · JPY
Government authority
Individual banks; dormant-deposit law funds public projects
Official search
Direct enquiry to bank
Overview
Under Japan's Dormant Deposits Utilization Act, accounts inactive for 10 years are transferred to the Deposit Insurance Corporation and used for public-benefit projects, but depositors retain the right to reclaim indefinitely through their bank. There is no central search portal; claims are made bank by bank.
Asset types held
Dormant depositsInsurance
Documents you'll typically need
- Photo ID / residence certificate
- Passbook or account details
- Personal seal (inkan) where required
Common mistakes
- • Believing dormant funds are forfeited — reclaim is permanent
Success tips
- • Contact the specific bank branch that held the account
Frequently asked questions
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