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The Real Estate Distribution and Management Association of Japan (FRK) announced on October 30th the results of its 2025 Consumer Trends Survey on Real Estate Transactions .   Conducted annually since 1991 to track home-buying behavior among families, this marks the 30th edition of the survey. Photo by George Kedenburg III  on Unsplash The study targeted households in the Greater Tokyo Area (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba prefectures) that received delivery of purchased

Mori Building announced on October 29th that its large-scale urban development project Azabudai Hills in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has reached completion as its second residential tower, “Residence B,” opens along with the opening of major pedestrian and road connections. Exterior site profile photo courtesy of Mori Building press release linked at bottom of article.   The Azabudai Hills site has been developed under the designation “Toranomon Azabudai District Type 1 Urban Redevelop

The Japan Housing Finance Agency (JHF) announced on October 28 that applications for Flat 35 home loans rose sharply in the July–September quarter of 2025, reflecting continued strong demand for long-term, fixed-rate mortgages amid rising variable-rate uncertainty. According to the agency, total Flat 35 applications reached 14,223 units, up 50.7% from the same period last year. Completed loans climbed 27.7% to 8,463 units, while the total loan amount grew 35.8% to 277.6 bil

On October 27, real estate property portal At Home released their latest data on rental condo and wood-frame apartment listings across Japan’s major cities for September 2025. The report is based on listings advertised on AtHome’s property portal and defines “rent” as the total monthly payment by tenants, including base rent plus management and common area fees. The survey covers 13 areas: the Greater Tokyo Area (23 special wards, Tokyo non-23 wards, along with the prefecture

On October 23 rd , Marriott International unveiled its newest luxury property, the JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo to members of the press. Located in Tokyo’s Minato Ward, the 200-room hotel marks the second JW Marriott in Japan, following the brand’s debut in Nara. The JW Marriott brand is positioned at the top of Marriott International’s portfolio of more than 30 brands worldwide. THE LINKPILLAR 1 SOUTH exterior image courtesy of Artellion . The hotel occupies the 23rd to 30th flo

On October 23 rd , Patience Capital Group announced the signing of two new properties in Japan - Madarao Kogen Hotel and Lime Resort Myoko - which will join Accor’s MGallery Collection, the group’s boutique brand of storied hotels. These signings mark a major step in Patience Capital Group’s vision to elevate Japan’s mountain regions into world-class four-season destinations. Signing ceremony in Singapore on October 23rd. From left to right: Maryanne Soo, Managing Director, G

On October 20 th , the Nikkei Shimbun reported that Nagano-based Shinano Railway will operate a special rapid train between Karuizawa Station and Myoko Kogen Station on November 3 rd , 2025. Sample Shinano Railway train photo courtesy of the train company website. The train will make only one stop at Nagano Station, completing the journey in as little as one hour and 38 minutes - among the fastest schedules ever operated by the company. The trial run aims to assess demand for

On October 22 nd , Patience Capital Group (“PCG”) announced that its Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture will join the Ikon Pass; a global multi-resort season pass connecting the world’s leading ski destinations, starting from the 2025-26 winter season. Expanding Ikon Pass’s Global Reach in Asia The Ikon Pass, operated by Denver-based Alterra Mountain Company, is the premier international season pass for winter sports enthusiasts, offering access to more than 70

On October 21 st , Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, announced the signing of a hotel management agreement with Patience Capital Group (PCG) for a slope-side mountain hotel and residences at the foothills of Mount Myoko, within Japan’s scenic Suginohara ski resort. Artistic rendering of finished exterior courtesy of IHG & Patience Capital Group.  Meant only for illustrative purposes and subject to change. The development of Six Senses Myo

According to the UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2025 , Tokyo ranks second worldwide for real estate bubble risk, with a score of 1.59 placing it in the “high risk” category. Courtesy of UBS press release, linked at the bottom of this article. UBS says that although the city remains vulnerable, imbalances have eased slightly from last year as construction spending slowed and household borrowing growth moderated. Key Takeaways   Tokyo ranks 2nd globally in the 2025 UBS ind

On October 16 th , Singapore based Patience Capital Group (PCG), announced the appointment three senior executives to strengthen its leadership team. The move reflects PCG’s strategy to expand its investment reach, enhance operations, and create long-term portfolio value. New Leadership Appointments Andy Lee – Chief Asset Management Officer  Brings 27 years of experience in real estate investment management across Asia and Europe. Formerly at GIC and Pontiac Land Group, he no

Mori Trust announced on October 15th that Tokyo World Gate Akasaka, a large-scale mixed-use redevelopment project undertaken jointly with NTT Urban Development Corporation in Minato Ward, Tokyo, has reached completion of its second phase. Exterior photo courtesy of the developer. Recognized as a National Strategic Urban Planning and Development Project under the Tokyo National Strategic Special Zone framework, the complex consists of three buildings - Akasaka Trust Tower, NTT

The SUUMO Research Center, a housing research division of Recruit, announced on October 10th the results of its FY2024 Renter Preference Survey  for the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA).   The GTA consists of the prefectures of Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa and Chiba. The study targeted individuals who moved into rental properties between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025, having been personally involved in choosing their homes and still residing there. A total of 1,264 valid responses wer

On October 10 th , the Construction and Economy Research Institute and the Economic Research Institute of the Economic Research Association released their “Construction Investment Outlook Based on the Construction Economy Model (October 2025)” . Photo by Se. Tsuchiya  on Unsplash The report incorporates the second preliminary GDP figures for the April–June 2025 quarter and projects construction investment trends for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. Construction Investment Expected

Appearing on CNBC’s Squawk Box Asia on October 8th, Garry Evans, Chief Strategist at BCA Research, presents a strong outlook for the world's reserve currency. Evans argues that the extended era of US dollar strength is over, forecasting a significant five-year bear market. He outlines the core reasons why this dramatic currency shift could be led by the massively undervalued Japanese Yen. Key Topics Evans argues a major shift is underway: the world is entering a five-to-eight

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On October 2nd, Kenbiya, which operates the self-titled real estate investment and income property information site Kenbiya , released...