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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 312 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 302 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 292 min read


Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward proposal to limit condo resales draws industry scrutiny
Japan’s leading real estate lobby has raised objections to a new proposal by Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward aimed at curbing speculative...

Adam German
Jul 282 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 252 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 241 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 232 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...

Adam German
Jul 223 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 192 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 182 min read


Nikkei Shimbun interviews Patience Capital Group CEO Ken Chan on Myoko project
The Myoko region of Niigata Prefecture - renowned for its popularity among international skiers - is the focus of a major resort...

Adam German
Jul 162 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 153 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 142 min read


Nagano's Gondo District undergoes transformation amidst resident and tourist boom
According to a Nikkei Shimbun article on July 11 th , Gondo-Cho, Nagano City’s once-fading entertainment district, is experiencing a...

Adam German
Jul 123 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 112 min read


Why some older homes in Japan are surprisingly undervalued
Why well-maintained older homes are often overlooked - and how buyers can spot hidden value in Japan’s resale market was the topic of a...

Adam German
Jul 103 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 92 min read


Minakami transforms abandoned inns into new attractions for locals and visitors
In the town of Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, a project is underway to revitalize a once-thriving hot spring district now marked by...

Adam German
Jul 83 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 51 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 44 min read

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