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Tokyo central 6 ward existing condo average price hits record high in April 2025
The average asking price for existing condominiums in Tokyo’s central 6 wards reached a record high in April 2025, according to a report...

Adam German
5 hours ago2 min read


Recruit CEO Hisayuki Idekoba on how AI Is transforming hiring
On May 20th, Recruit Holdings CEO Hisayuki Idekoba discussed with CNBC why global labor shortages are becoming a long-term challenge -...

Adam German
1 day ago2 min read


Le JADE Nara Sanjo Dori offers modern condo living in historic Nara
On May 17th, developer Nippon Escon began sales of its latest condominium project, Le JADE Nara Sanjo-Dori, located in the heart of Nara...

Adam German
2 days ago1 min read


Nomura Real Estate to expand luxury housing amid record profit outlook
On May 19th, the Nikkei Shimbun reported that Nomura Real Estate Holdings expects to post a record profit for the fiscal year ending...

Adam German
3 days ago2 min read


Ken Chan talks Japan ski resorts on Lunch With Sumiko
Ken Chan, founder of Patience Capital Group, is betting big on Japan’s tourism revival - starting with the ski towns of Myoko and Madarao....

Adam German
4 days ago1 min read


Japan wide April 2025 average price and yield for residential investment properties
Earlier in May, real estate investment and income property portal Kenbiya released its April 2025 market report. The portal focuses...

Adam German
May 161 min read


Tokyo tops global travel rankings for summer 2025 says Mastercard
For the upcoming June to September 2025 period, travel data from the Mastercard Economics Institute reveals a clear trend: Japan has...

Adam German
May 151 min read


Greater Tokyo April 2025 existing condo prices rise for 60th straight month
The average sold price-per-square meter for existing condominiums in the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA) rose for the 60th consecutive month...

Adam German
May 132 min read


Berkshire Hathaway backs Japan trading houses for the long haul
In a Squawk Box segment posted by CNBC on May 5th, Warren Buffett and Greg Abel reaffirm Berkshire's commitment to Japan’s top trading...

Adam German
May 121 min read


Growing share of dual earners help drive up 2024 Greater Tokyo single family home prices
The SUUMO Research Center, part of Recruit’s housing division, released findings on May 8 from its latest annual Newly Built Detached...

Adam German
May 92 min read


Greater Tokyo new condo price-to-rent ratio sees record-high in 2024
The Price-to-Rent (PTR)* ratio for new condominiums in the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA) reached a record high in 2024, according to data...

Adam German
May 82 min read


Flat 35 mortgage applications fall in 2024 but rebound in 1Q 2025
The Japan Housing Finance Support Agency released two separate reports last week, one on May 1 and the other on May 2, detailing recent...

Adam German
May 72 min read


Discover Nagano Wine and learn about Shinshu Valley wine culture
Nagano Prefecture, particularly the Shiojiri Kikyo Gahara area, is renowned for its wine production. Wine grape cultivation in this...

Adam German
May 62 min read


The Nozawa Fire Festival - Japan’s fiery winter tradition
Every January 15th, the serene village of Nozawa Onsen in Nagano Prefecture transforms into a spectacle of fire, tradition, and community...

Adam German
May 52 min read


Discover the spiritual majesty of Togakushi Shrine in Nagano
Nested in the forested mountains of Nagano Prefecture, Togakushi Shrine is more than a religious site - it's a sacred journey into...

Adam German
May 42 min read


Why Nagano is the best place to walk the Nakasendo Trail in Japan
The Nakasendo Trail is one of Japan’s most scenic and culturally immersive walking routes. Stretching over 500 kilometers from Kyoto to...

Adam German
May 33 min read


Shibuya Miyamasuzaka redevelopment project gets green light from Tokyo Governor
On April 30th, Tokyu Corporation, Hulic and the Miyamasuzaka District Urban Redevelopment Preparation Association announced the Tokyo...

Adam German
May 22 min read


Yen diplomacy is shaping Japan trade response to Trump says William Pesek
On April 25th, William Pesek joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss Japan’s evolving strategy in its trade negotiations with the Trump...

Adam German
May 12 min read

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