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Nakano Sunplaza redevelopment back to square one as ward considers temporary use cases
Tokyo’s Nakano Ward is reconsidering the future of Nakano Sunplaza after a major redevelopment plan was abandoned due to soaring...

Adam German
Aug 29, 20252 min read


GLAMDAY Style Hotel and Resort Kyu Karuizawa opens as first hotel condo in Karuizawa
On August 27 th , K-Express, a group company of the Kato Pleasure Group, announced the grand opening of GLAMDAY Style Hotel and Resort...

Adam German
Aug 28, 20252 min read


73 percent of homeowners unaware of their property’s earthquake resistance
A nationwide survey has revealed that nearly three-quarters of homeowners in Japan do not know the earthquake resistance level of their...

Adam German
Aug 27, 20251 min read


Tsukiji market area redevelopment set for phased opening from 2026 to 2040s
Tsukiji Machizukuri, led by Mitsui Fudosan, along with Toyota Real Estate and the Yomiuri Shimbun Group, released the basic outline for...

Adam German
Aug 26, 20251 min read


Yen pegged stablecoin JPYC targets trillion-yen issuance in three years
On August 19 th , Fintech company JPYC, based in Tokyo’s Chiyoda ward, announced it will begin issuing its Japanese yen-linked...

Adam German
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Global action sports event Swatch Nines SNOW to debut in Niseko in 2026 and 2028
On August 21 st , it was announced that world-renowned action sports event Swatch Nines SNOW will make its first Asia appearance at...

Adam German
Aug 22, 20252 min read


New property listings drop in July while sales transactions continue rising says REINS
The Real Estate Information Network System (REINS), operated by the Real Estate Distribution Promotion Center, has released its July 2025...

Adam German
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Tokyo Tatemono President talks trends in luxury condominium sales
On August 19 th , the Nikkei Shimbun sat down with Katsuhito Ozawa, president and CEO of Tokyo Tatemono, the developer behind the...

Adam German
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Survey finds renters in Japan distrust apartments with cheap rent
On August 18th, real estate firm AlbaLink released the results of a public opinion survey titled “Concerns When Finding Rental Properties...

Adam German
Aug 19, 20251 min read


Japan mortgage totals surpass JPY 21 trillion for first time in three years says Japan Housing Finance Agency
The Japan Housing Finance Agency (JHF) announced on August 15th the results of its survey on new mortgage lending and outstanding...

Adam German
Aug 18, 20251 min read


Jesper Koll explains why he is still bullish on the economic future of Japan
On August 9 th , popular YouTube channel Unpacking Japan released a full length interview with the Japan Optimist Jesper Koll. The...

Adam German
Aug 15, 20252 min read


TERMINALS Shin Osaka introduces modern community living by Social Apartment
On August 9th, Global Agents, West Japan Railway Company (JR West), and JR West Food Service Network opened the Social Apartment...

Adam German
Aug 14, 20252 min read


Comforia Liv Higashi-Nakano becomes first All Facial Recognition residence for Tokyu Fudosan
On August 12 th , Migalo Holdings, a company focused on digital transformation, has announced that its subsidiary, DXYZ Inc., has...

Adam German
Aug 13, 20251 min read


Niigata City tops gross yield residential property rankings in 1st half 2025 says Kenbiya
Earlier in July, Kenbiya , a real estate investment and income property information website focusing on income earning real estate,...

Adam German
Aug 12, 20251 min read


Nature based learning at the International School of Nagano
The International School of Nagano (ISN) offers a unique opportunity for students to grow through nature-based learning, bilingual education, and internationally recognized academic programs. Photo courtesy of the International School of Nagano. Located in the beautiful prefecture of Nagano, ISN is an International Baccalaureate (IB) accredited school that attracts families from across Japan and around the world. A Campus Environment That Inspires Learning Surrounded by fores

Adam German
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Greater Tokyo condo sellers hesitant to lower prices despite longer time on market says Kantei
On July 31 st , real estate data provider Tokyo Kantei released a report showing a continued narrowing of the price gap between listing...

Adam German
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Nagano and Niigata prefectures attract foreign and domestic migration
On August 7 th , The Nikkei Shimbun reported that while Nagano and Niigata prefectures continue to see overall population decline, a...

Adam German
Aug 7, 20252 min read


Powell and Ueda cautious as trade tensions persist
On August 1 st , NHK World aired a piece comparing last week’s Fed and Bank of Japan interest rate decisions. NHK World does now allow...

Adam German
Aug 6, 20251 min read


Okinawa’s resort boom fueled by tourism recovery and condo demand
On August 1 st , the Nikkei Shimbun reported that Okinawa is undergoing a resort hotel construction surge, driven by a strong tourism...

Adam German
Aug 5, 20252 min read


1 in 3 Tokyo area stations now require JPY 10 million plus incomes to buy new condos
On July 31st, real estate data provider Tokyo Kantei released an update on housing affordability in the Greater Tokyo Area, revealing...

Adam German
Aug 4, 20252 min read

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