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Mitsui Fudosan and Nomura Real Estate announced April 21st that the large-scale Nihonbashi 1-chome Central District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward will be named Tokyo Midtown Nihonbashi, anchored by a 284-meter tower that will rank among the tallest buildings in central Tokyo. The development will become the fourth Tokyo Midtown complex, following projects in Roppongi, Hibiya and Yaesu. The project is the first development within the broader Nihonbash

Supply of brand-new condominiums in the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA) fell to its lowest level on record in fiscal 2025, according to data released April 20 by the Real Estate Economic Institute. A total of 21,659 new condominium units were launched across the region during the fiscal year (April 2025–March 2026), down 2.6% from the previous year. Supply declined for a fourth consecutive year, marking the lowest level since the survey began in 1973. By area, Tokyo’s 23 wards recor

According to a survey released April 16th by Recruit, 50% of people currently considering purchasing or building a home believe now is a good time to buy - the highest level recorded since 2020 and the fourth consecutive annual increase. The survey was conducted online by Recruit’s housing research arm, the SUUMO Research Center, between December 19, 2025 and January 7, 2026. It targeted men and women aged 20 to 69 who are actively considering purchasing, building, or renovat

A new collaboration between the Karuizawa Hoshino Area resort district and Shinano Railway will bring a culinary twist to sightseeing rail travel in central Japan. Beginning in May 2026, the partners will launch a seasonal dining experience aboard the Rokumon sightseeing train, combining regional cuisine with panoramic rail journeys through Nagano Prefecture. Rokumon train photo courtesy of PR Times press release linked at the bottom of this article. The initiative introduces

Developers behind the large-scale redevelopment of the Uchisaiwaicho 1-chome district in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward announced on April 14 that the project will be named HIBIYA CROSSPARK. Exterior CG rendering courtesy of R.E. Port News. The project is a major mixed-use development spanning roughly 1.1 million square meters and divided into three zones: North, Central, and South. The North District will include the new main building of The Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, along with a mixed-u