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Japan’s MLIT selects four pilot projects to extend existing condo lifespans
On July 24 th , Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced the selection of four condominium...

Adam German
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Flat 35 survey shows shift in buyer preferences and profiles in FY2024
On July 25th, the Japan Housing Finance Agency (JHF) released the results of its Flat 35 Borrower Survey for fiscal 2024, covering the...

Adam German
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Tokyo and Fukuoka lead rent rises across Japan in June 2025 says AtHome
On July 24, real estate property portal AtHome released their June 2025 report on average advertised rent trends for reinforced...

Adam German
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Staged homes sell and rent faster says Japan Home Staging Association
A growing number of real estate professionals in Japan are embracing home staging as a key sales and leasing strategy, according to the...

Adam German
Jul 25, 20252 min read


A closer look at the US-Japan deal with Jesper Koll
In a July 23rd interview with the BBC, Jesper Koll, expert director at Monex Group Japan, shared his insights on the newly announced...

Adam German
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Park Tower Shinagawa Tennoz begins sales with units starting at 141 million yen
On July 19 th , Mitsui Fudosan Residential and Mitsubishi Estate Residence launched the first phase of sales for their new...

Adam German
Jul 23, 20252 min read


Patience Capital Group and local leaders continue shaping Myoko Kogen vision
Singapore-based investment fund Patience Capital Group (PCG) is spearheading a major international resort development in the Myoko Kogen area of Niigata Prefecture, with the aim of creating a sustainable, all-season mountain destination. At a multi-stakeholder public-private council convened on July 15, PCG presented its phased plan to open two hotels and commercial facilities by the winter of 2028, eventually expanding the development to six hotels. Multi-Phase Plan with Bra

Adam German
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Tokyo 23 wards hit record high average condo rent at 4,803 yen per square meter
Rental prices for family-type condominiums in the Greater Tokyo Area continued their steady climb in June 2025, marking the seventh...

Adam German
Jul 19, 20252 min read


Greater Tokyo Area new condo price average hits record high in 1st half 2025
New condo supply in the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA) fell for the fourth consecutive half-year, even as average prices surged to record...

Adam German
Jul 18, 20252 min read


Greater Tokyo station expands to Nihonbashi as redevelopment enters third phase
Redevelopment around Tokyo Station is entering a new phase. In June, Mitsubishi Estate announced the Torch Tower project, set to become...

Adam German
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Japan income properties see price gains and declining yields in Q2 2025 says Kenbiya
Kenbiya released their Q2 2025 report on Japan’s residential income property market on July 10. The report tracks average asking prices...

Adam German
Jul 14, 20252 min read


Greater Tokyo existing home sales continue to surge in June 2025
On July 10 th , the Real Estate Information Network for East Japan (REINS) reported that existing condominium and single-family home...

Adam German
Jul 11, 20252 min read


Ken Moriyasu from Nikkei Asia breaks down Trump tariffs and the Japanese diplomatic dilemma
On July 7th, Nikkei Asia Washington correspondent spoke with DW News, a German public broadcaster, about what effect the 25% tariffs...

Adam German
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Japan new housing starts drop sharply in May 2025 for second straight month
On June 30th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reported that new housing starts in May 2025 totaled 43,237...

Adam German
Jul 5, 20251 min read


Sintra 2025 central bankers focus on inflation targets and trade risks
At the European Central Bank’s annual policy forum in Sintra, monetary authorities from major economies offered cautious assessments of...

Adam German
Jul 4, 20254 min read


Myoko Kogen to Karuizawa express route under review by Shinano Railway
Shinano Railway, headquartered in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, is considering launching a new express train service connecting Myoko Kogen and Karuizawa. President Tomonori Tsuchiya revealed the plan in an interview with The Niigata Nippo published on June 28th. The proposed route aims to boost ridership by shortening travel times between two key tourist destinations ahead of a major resort development in the Myoko Kogen area. Targeting 2028 Resort Launch Currently, Shinano

Adam German
Jul 3, 20252 min read

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