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Japan’s consumer sentiment weakened sharply in March 2026, even as a separate survey of housing intenders shows that more than half believe now is a good time to buy property, highlighting a divergence between broad household confidence and purchase timing among active buyers. Photo by Nikolay Likomanov on Unsplash Released April 9th, the latest Consumer Confidence Survey from the Cabinet Office shows a clear deterioration in sentiment across all major indicators, while Recr

Real estate information service AtHome on April 22 released its latest data on advertised rents for rental housing across major markets nationwide for March 2026, based on listings within its nationwide property portal. The report defines “rent” as the total monthly amount paid by tenants, including base rent plus maintenance and common area fees. Notably, rents rose year-on-year across all regions and unit sizes for the first time since the survey began in January 2015. The

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