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Brillia Fukazawa Hachome , a newly completed condominium in Tokyo’s Setagaya Ward, has become Japan’s first residential building to...

On February 7th, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met President Donald Trump for the first time. Much coverage before and after the...

On February 10th, the Real Estate Information Network for East Japan (REINS; pronounced “rains”) released property trends in the Greater...

On February 5th, NHK World’s Yuko Fukushima reported that 2024 real wages fell against inflation in the same period for the third...

On February 7th, Gaw Capital Partners, together with Patience Capital Group (PCG) as a minority stakeholder, are set to acquire Tokyu Plaza Ginza for over $1 billion (approx. 150 billion yen). Tokyu Plaza Ginza courtesy of Edomura no Tokuzo via Wikipedia. The Hong Kong-based Gaw, together with PCG in a joint effort asset management push, plans to rebrand the complex and launch renovations in 2026 to enhance retail space and attract high-end brands. Gaw Capital is purchasing t