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Japan multibillion-dollar gamble on semiconductor dominance

Adam German

Nov 292 min read

Japan multibillion-dollar gamble on semiconductor dominance

We here at Patience Realty are no strangers to regional revitalization given one of our parent companies, Patience Capital Group, is...

Kichijoji tops Greater Tokyo most desired stations list for seven years running

Adam German

Nov 282 min read

Kichijoji tops Greater Tokyo most desired stations list for seven years running

FJ Next Holdings unveiled its latest survey results on November 27, revealing the most desirable stations and commuter-friendly train...

Investors report higher loan rates in Japan investment property survey

Adam German

Nov 271 min read

Investors report higher loan rates in Japan investment property survey

On November 26, Japan property portal Kenbiya announced the results of its 22nd Annual Survey on Real Estate Investment. The survey was...

BOJ rate hike in December with two more in 2025 says CLSA Nicholas Smith

Adam German

Nov 261 min read

BOJ rate hike in December with two more in 2025 says CLSA Nicholas Smith

For the yen to strengthen, there must be collaboration in rate hike movements between the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and other major central...

Leafia Residence Chofu Kojimacho phase 2 sales begin in December following phase 1 success

Adam German

Nov 252 min read

Leafia Residence Chofu Kojimacho phase 2 sales begin in December following phase 1 success

On November 18th, Odakyu Real Estate announced that the company plans to launch Phase 2 sales of its brand-new condominium project,...

Expert predicts yen recovery against dollar with BOJ 2025 policy changes

Adam German

Nov 221 min read

Expert predicts yen recovery against dollar with BOJ 2025 policy changes

On November 19th, Robert Savage of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) offers insights into the Japanese yen's trajectory,...

October 2024 saw new condo sales surge in the Greater Tokyo Area

Adam German

Nov 212 min read

October 2024 saw new condo sales surge in the Greater Tokyo Area

The Real Estate Economic Institute published their latest report on November 20, highlighting October's market trends for newly built...

Blackstone secures JPY 400 billion deal rights for Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho

Adam German

Nov 201 min read

Blackstone secures JPY 400 billion deal rights for Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho

On November 20th, the Nikkei Shimbun reported that U.S. investment giant Blackstone has secured exclusive negotiation rights to...

Mori Trust unveils Tokyo World Gate Akasaka with first in Japan 1 Hotels

Adam German

Nov 192 min read

Mori Trust unveils Tokyo World Gate Akasaka with first in Japan 1 Hotels

Mori Trust, in collaboration with NTT Urban Development, has announced the 1 Hotel Tokyo, Japan’s first under the eco-luxury 1 Hotels...

Patience Capital Group Myoko resort project aims to break ground by summer 2026

Adam German

Nov 192 min read

Patience Capital Group Myoko resort project aims to break ground by summer 2026

On November 15th, Patience Capital Group (PCG) CEO Ken Chan revealed limited details on plans to commence construction on a large-scale...

Japan Cabinet Office launches nationwide caravan campaign on new land-use regulations

Adam German

Nov 153 min read

Japan Cabinet Office launches nationwide caravan campaign on new land-use regulations

The Japan Cabinet Office has kicked off an oddly named nationwide "caravan" (actual name of the Cabinet Office awareness group in...

Survey gives insights to key priorities and compromises for Japan condo buyers

Adam German

Nov 142 min read

Survey gives insights to key priorities and compromises for Japan condo buyers

On November 13th, AtHome, a leading property portal in Japan, released the results of an internet-based survey conducted among 359 buyers...

Bank of Japan potential role in defending the yen

Adam German

Nov 131 min read

Bank of Japan potential role in defending the yen

On November 13th, Amir Anvarzadeh from Asymmetric Advisors shares insights on Japan’s economic outlook and explores the Bank of Japan’s...

Greater Tokyo existing condo transactions continue decline in October 2024

Adam German

Nov 122 min read

Greater Tokyo existing condo transactions continue decline in October 2024

On November 10th, the Real Estate Network for East Japan (REINS; pronounced “ rains ”) released October 2024 sales transaction data for...

Viewpoint roll call on Japan and a second Trump presidency

Adam German

Nov 113 min read

Viewpoint roll call on Japan and a second Trump presidency

Since last week, there has been no shortage of analysis on how the world will deal with an upcoming second Trump term and Japan has been...

Mitsui Fudosan to open HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE in 2026

Adam German

Nov 81 min read

Mitsui Fudosan to open HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE in 2026

On November 7th, Mitsui Fudosan announced that in 2026 it will open HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE (all-caps on purpose as registered hotel name...

November 2024 Flat 35 interest rates rise for first time in 3 months

Adam German

Nov 61 min read

November 2024 Flat 35 interest rates rise for first time in 3 months

On November 1st, the Japan Housing Finance Agency (JHFA) announced updated interest rates for November 2024 for the Flat 35 mortgage...

Bank of Japan rate changes and the impact on Tokyo 23 ward investment condo yields

Adam German

Nov 52 min read

Bank of Japan rate changes and the impact on Tokyo 23 ward investment condo yields

On November 4th, the Nikkei Shimbun’s Ayumi Tanaka (male) opined on how the Bank of Japan’s interest rate hikes can granularly affect net...

Tokyo Kantei reports nationwide condo prices outpace income growth in 2023

Adam German

Nov 12 min read

Tokyo Kantei reports nationwide condo prices outpace income growth in 2023

On October 31, Tokyo Kantei released data on price-to-income ratios for both newly built and 10-year-old existing condominiums across...