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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 14, 20252 min read


Nagano's Gondo District undergoes transformation amidst resident and tourist boom
Gondo-Cho, Nagano City’s once-fading entertainment district, is experiencing a remarkable revitalization. After years of decline post-1998 Winter Olympics, the area is transforming with new residential and hotel developments, highlighted by a major arcade renovation this past June. Stakeholders are optimistic these changes will restore Gondo's vibrancy. Nagano Gondo Shopping Arcade Entrance off Zenkoji Omotesando Street. Photo courtesy of NaganoGondo.com The approximately 44

Adam German
Jul 12, 20253 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 11, 20252 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, highlights an important feature of the country’s housing market: age alone does not always tell the full story of a property’s condition, quality, or potential. What Makes a Property Undervalued? Buying a home below market value is a common goal - but in Japan’s real estate market, it’s easier said than done. Prices are largely shaped by supply and demand, and

Adam German
Jul 10, 20254 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 9, 20252 min read

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