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New condominium supply in the Greater Tokyo Area rose modestly in January 2026, while prices continued their upward trend and contract rates remained subdued according to the latest survey released by the Real Estate Economic Institute on February 19th. Photo by Cem Ersozlu on Unsplash The survey covers Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba prefectures, collectively referred to as the Greater Tokyo Area. Sales Increase for First Time in Four Months A total of 628 new condominiu

Japan’s tourism surge reached record levels in 2025, with arrivals exceeding 40 million. A weaker yen has boosted international travel and pushed visitor flows into regional destinations like Nozawa Onsen. While demand is rising, so are signs of crowding, higher prices, and infrastructure strain. Patrick Falk reports from Nozawa Onsen for Al Jazeera. Key Points Nozawa Onsen is depicted under strain from heavy crowds and long queues The village’s mix of traditional ryokan, ski

AtHome, a leading Japanese real estate property portal, announced on February 17th the results of its “Ask the Pros 2025 Ranking of Most Inquired About Features - Buyer Edition,” offering insight into the equipment and features most frequently requested by buyers of condominiums and single-family homes (SFH). Photo by Jakub Żerdzicki on Unsplash The ranking is based on an online survey conducted between January 14th and 21st, 2026, targeting AtHome subscribed advertising rea

On February 17 th , the Nikkei Shimbun reported that Otari Village in northern Nagano Prefecture will introduce subsidies for rental housing construction under its proposed fiscal 2026 budget, aiming to address a worsening housing shortage as demand rises from ski resort activity and new residents. Photo by mahiru dake on Unsplash The village launched a similar initiative in a supplementary budget for fiscal 2025, allocating ¥16 million. For the new fiscal year, Otari plans

Moody’s Analytics’ Stefan Angrick spoke with Bloomberg’s The Asia Trade   on February 16th, examining Japan’s outlook against the backdrop of softer inflation, uneven wage growth, and weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP. He emphasized the importance of real wage gains for sustaining consumption and economic momentum. The full interview can be viewed in the embedded video below. Topics Covered Real wage growth remains fragile despite strong headline wage settlements report