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On July 10 th , the Real Estate Information Network for East Japan (REINS) reported that existing condominium and single-family home...

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

On July 7th, Nikkei Asia Washington correspondent spoke with DW News, a German public broadcaster, about what effect the 25% tariffs...

In the town of Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, a project is underway to revitalize a once-thriving hot spring district now marked by abandoned hotels and shuttered inns. Since 2021, the town government, Gunma Bank, major housing developer Open House Group, and the University of Tokyo Graduate School have partnered to restore the area under a rare collaboration spanning government, academia, finance, and industry. From Bustling Getaway to Abandoned Relics Once known as the "ba

On June 30th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reported that new housing starts in May 2025 totaled 43,237...