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Survey says most Japanese homebuyers still choosing variable rate mortgages
The Japan Housing Finance Agency (JHF) has released the results of its latest housing loan usage survey, conducted in April 2025. The...

Adam German
Jun 302 min read


Rents surge in Northern Okinawa as new theme park spurs housing demand
Residential real estate property portal AtHome released the findings of its latest “Okinawa Prefecture Rent Trend Survey” on June 26th,...

Adam German
Jun 272 min read


Property Adjacent Episode 2 – Canyons Founder Mike Harris on Adventure Tourism in Japan
Japan-based adventure tourism firm Canyons Founder Mike Harris recorded a video call with Adam German earlier in June for a...

Adam German
Jun 262 min read


Fairmont makes Japan debut with new hotel in Tokyo Shibaura district
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will make its Japan debut on July 1st with the opening of Fairmont Tokyo; a luxury hotel housed within TOWER S...

Adam German
Jun 252 min read


Residential rent index climbs nationwide in Japan Q1 2025
On June 23rd, real estate information provider At Home and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Research Institute released the Q1 2025 (January to...

Adam German
Jun 241 min read


Tokyu Land launches pre-sales for BRANZ Sugamo Sanchome designed for rest
On June 13th, Tokyu Land Corporation launched the official website for its new condominium project, BRANZ Sugamo Sanchome. Located in...

Adam German
Jun 232 min read


Why more companies are moving their headquarters to Nagano
Relocations to Nagano hit a record high in 2024, driven by BCP strategies, employee well-being, and regional commitment according to a...

Adam German
Jun 212 min read


Seibu Fudosan to invest 29 billion yen in revamping Karuizawa cottages
On June 16th, Seibu Fudosan announced plans to revitalize a collection of 233 cottages at the Prince Grand Resort Karuizawa,...

Adam German
Jun 203 min read


Dishwasher top appliance for reducing kitchen workload says LIXIL survey
LIXIL released the results of a consumer survey on kitchen-related tasks on June 17th. The survey was conducted from April 2 to 30, 2025,...

Adam German
Jun 192 min read


Self-storage industry in Japan sees 16 years of straight growth says Quraz
On June 12th, self-storage company Quraz (headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo; CEO: Steve Spohn) released the findings of the company’s...

Adam German
Jun 181 min read


Why young bankers in Japan are in high demand
On June 11, 2025, Bloomberg’s Big Take Asia podcast explored how Wall Street banks are pulling out all the stops to recruit Japan’s top...

Adam German
Jun 171 min read


Japan nationwide renovation orders hit record 13.8 trillion yen in FY2024
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced on June 13th the results of its annual Building Renovation...

Adam German
Jun 162 min read


Patience Capital Group large development plan spurs Myoko consultative council formation
Niigata Prefecture will establish a public-private consultative council in July to oversee a large-scale resort development by...

Adam German
Jun 142 min read


US Japan trade talks continue in lead up to G7 Summit
On June 11th, Japan Society President Joshua Walker spoke with CNBC's Squawk Box Asia on how Japan tries to integrate national security...

Adam German
Jun 132 min read


Tokyo Nihonbashi Riverwalk project launches VISTA as public information hub
A sweeping urban redevelopment effort is underway to transform the Nihonbashi River corridor into a walkable, green, and globally...

Adam German
Jun 122 min read


Greater Tokyo existing condo deals up 35 percent YoY in May 2025
The Real Estate Information Network for East Japan (REINS) released its May 2025 report on the Greater Tokyo Area’s (GTA) real estate...

Adam German
Jun 111 min read


Nippon Steel and Nomura break ground on Aoyama Itchome project
Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate and Nomura Real Estate Development announced that construction began on June 1st for the Akasaka 7-chome...

Adam German
Jun 102 min read


Airbnb partners with Kiko Mizuhara and Rola to transform vacant traditional homes in Japan
On June 3rd, Airbnb Japan announced the launch of the Akiya Design Project; an initiative aimed at restoring traditional vacant homes...

Adam German
Jun 92 min read


Tokyo tops 2025 Q1 global real estate investment rankings says JLL
Commercial real estate investment in Japan surged to a record high of over ¥2 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, according to data...

Adam German
Jun 62 min read


Japan MLIT launches new site to improve housing literacy for consumers
On June 3rd, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced the launch of a new online portal under its...

Adam German
Jun 51 min read

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