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Sintra 2025 central bankers focus on inflation targets and trade risks
At the European Central Bank’s annual policy forum in Sintra, monetary authorities from major economies offered cautious assessments of...

Adam German
Jul 4, 20254 min read


Myoko Kogen to Karuizawa express route under review by Shinano Railway
Shinano Railway, headquartered in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, is considering launching a new express train service connecting Myoko Kogen and Karuizawa. President Tomonori Tsuchiya revealed the plan in an interview with The Niigata Nippo published on June 28th. The proposed route aims to boost ridership by shortening travel times between two key tourist destinations ahead of a major resort development in the Myoko Kogen area. Targeting 2028 Resort Launch Currently, Shinano

Adam German
Jul 3, 20252 min read


Survey says most Japanese homebuyers still choosing variable rate mortgages
The Japan Housing Finance Agency (JHF) has released the results of its latest housing loan usage survey, conducted in April 2025. The...

Adam German
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Rents surge in Northern Okinawa as new theme park spurs housing demand
Residential real estate property portal AtHome released the findings of its latest “Okinawa Prefecture Rent Trend Survey” on June 26th,...

Adam German
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Property Adjacent Episode 2 – Canyons Founder Mike Harris on Adventure Tourism in Japan
Japan-based adventure tourism firm Canyons Founder Mike Harris recorded a video call with Adam German earlier in June for a wide-ranging discussion covering Canyons humble beginnings to the trailblazing, all-season adventure tourism company it is today. Learn more about Canyons by clicking here. Property Adjacent by Patience Realty is a podcast dedicated to zooming out from the confines of just residential real estate to see a general view of the economy to give property buye

Adam German
Jun 26, 20252 min read

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