Get the latest intelligence direct to your inbox.

Roppongi 5 Chome West set for 700 billion yen redevelopment project

Adam German

Mar 311 min read

Roppongi 5 Chome West set for 700 billion yen redevelopment project

On March 24th, the Nikkei Shimbun reported that Mori Building and Sumitomo Realty & Development have unveiled plans for a joint ¥700...

Shinjuku station west exit redevelopment construction begins

Adam German

Mar 291 min read

Shinjuku station west exit redevelopment construction begins

Odakyu Electric Railway, Tokyo Metro, and Tokyu Land Corporation announced on March 25th the commencement of construction on a new 48...

Japan teleworking trend decreases slightly in 2023

Adam German

Mar 282 min read

Japan teleworking trend decreases slightly in 2023

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced on March 26th the results of the "Telework Population...

2024 MLIT Japan land price survey reveals nationwide increases

Adam German

Mar 273 min read

2024 MLIT Japan land price survey reveals nationwide increases

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced on March 26th that the 2024 land price survey has been...

37 billion yen flows into JREITS via NISA accounts in January and February

Adam German

Mar 262 min read

37 billion yen flows into JREITS via NISA accounts in January and February

On March 22nd, The Association for Real Estate Securitization (ARES) held a press briefing at The Capitol Hotel Tokyu, where...

39 years is the average age of a new condo buyer in Greater Tokyo

Adam German

Mar 222 min read

39 years is the average age of a new condo buyer in Greater Tokyo

On March 15th, Recruit Sumai Company released the results of their 2023 Greater Tokyo Area (GTA) New Condominium Buyer Trends Survey. ...

Construction begins at Akasaka 2 and 6 Chome redevelopment site

Adam German

Mar 152 min read

Construction begins at Akasaka 2 and 6 Chome redevelopment site

On March 13th, Mitsubishi Estate and TBS Holdings started construction on the Akasaka 2 & 6 Chome District Development Project in Minato...

2024's most desirable neighborhoods to live in Greater Tokyo

Adam German

Mar 132 min read

2024's most desirable neighborhoods to live in Greater Tokyo

The latest SUUMO Desired Neighborhood Area Ranking 2024 was released in late February, offering valuable insights for potential...

February 2024 Tokyo second hand condo transactions increase for ninth straight month

Adam German

Mar 121 min read

February 2024 Tokyo second hand condo transactions increase for ninth straight month

On March 11th, Japan’s Real Estate Information Network Systems announced the market trends for the Greater Tokyo Area for February 2024

Cheapest train station areas to buy condos in Tokyo’s 23 wards

Adam German

Mar 111 min read

Cheapest train station areas to buy condos in Tokyo’s 23 wards

On March 5th, SUUMO, a dominant Japan based property portal, released their findings on the train stations with the cheapest average...

Tokyo Single Family Home Price Trends for February 2024

Adam German

Mar 81 min read

Tokyo Single Family Home Price Trends for February 2024

Tokyo Kantei announced on March 7th the average price trends for new and second-hand wood frame single-family homes (SFH) in the Greater...

Japan wide investment condo average price drops for first time in 3 months

Adam German

Mar 72 min read

Japan wide investment condo average price drops for first time in 3 months

On March 5th, Kenbiya announced its Income Generating Property Market Trends Report for February, 2024. Kenbiya is a Japan based property...

Construction equipment rental to individuals for DIY projects

Adam German

Mar 51 min read

Construction equipment rental to individuals for DIY projects

On March 5th, the Nikkei Shimbun reported that SORABITO, a Tokyo-based company specializing in sales support software applications for...

Greater Tokyo rising condo prices slow in 2023 second half

Adam German

Mar 42 min read

Greater Tokyo rising condo prices slow in 2023 second half

On March 1st, Tokyo Kantei published the results of its survey on the trend of average market prices for second hand condos between July...

Japan new housing starts decline for eight consecutive months

Adam German

Mar 12 min read

Japan new housing starts decline for eight consecutive months

On February 29th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) released the nationwide housing start statistics for...