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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

Japan’s rental housing market continues to tighten, particularly in the capital, as new data shows rents across Tokyo reaching fresh highs. According to the latest market report from LIFULL, operator of the major Japanese property portal LIFULL HOME'S, both family-type and single-occupant rental listings climbed sharply in February 2026, with central Tokyo leading the increase. The data highlights a growing imbalance in the Tokyo rental market: landlords are raising listing

Tokyo Tatemono announced on March 2nd the completion of its first timber infused hybrid rental apartment building, Brillia ist Senzokuike no Mori. The five-story, 42 unit building in Tokyo’s Ota ward is a four-minute walk from Ishikawadai Station and a five-minute walk from Senzokuike Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line. Exterior photo courtesy of Tokyo Tatemono press release . The site spans 1,117.94 square meters and was developed using Mitsui Home’s “Mokusion” hybrid timber

Tokyo has formally selected the operators of Japan’s first public–private partnership funds dedicated to affordable housing, launching four new vehicles designed to ease housing pressures on families with children. Tenant recruitment by the fund managers is expected to begin as early as May. Photo by Yu Kato on Unsplash . The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has made expanding affordable housing - rental homes offered below market rates - a central part of its strategy to impro

Japan real estate property portal AtHome on February 4th released its AtHome Rental Station Ranking - Tokyo 23 Wards Edition, which identifies train stations generating the highest page views for residential rental listings posted on the AtHome property website. The survey covered the period from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025. In the overall ranking, Sangenjaya Station topped the list. The station, served by the Tokyu Den-en-toshi and Setagaya lines and designated as an express sto

On February 3rd, the Nikkei Shimbun wrote that the pace of population concentration in Tokyo is slowing. Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, also on the 3rd, that Tokyo’s net in-migration fell in 2025 for the first time in four years, signaling a potential shift after years of steady inflows into the capital. Tokyo posted a net in-migration of 65,219 people in 2025, down 14,066 from the previous year. Net inflows into the city’s 23 wards fell more sharply

Tokyo Kantei released the results of its analysis of condominium housing stock nationwide on January 29th. The survey counted every condominium unit that had been built and still exists as of December 31, 2025. This includes unsold units and shared spaces such as meeting rooms that are legally registered as part of a condominium. Buildings that had already been torn down were excluded. Wix AI image using the prompt "Japan condominiums" using a Fantasy filter. All rights rese

Average asking rents for rental housing rise year on year in November across multiple major urban areas, according to an AtHome survey of Japan’s rental market. AtHome is a dominant Japan-based property portal strong in residential leasing listings. Subscribing agents upload their listings to AtHome and data presented below is an averaged aggregate of advertised rents. In nine of the thirteen surveyed metro areas across Japan, rents increase across all floor-area categories

On November 27 th , FJ Next Holdings released its Most Desired Neighborhoods to Live In 2025: Single Residents’ Rankings survey results The company conducted an online survey from October 20 to 28th, targeting 1,600 unmarried men and women in their 20s and 30s who live alone in the Greater Tokyo Area (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba prefectures). Inokashira Park near Kichijoji station; photo by note thanun on Unsplash When asked where they would most like to live now, Ki

Japan-based real estate property portal Kenbiya has released its latest monthly summary of market trends for residential income-producing properties across Japan. Kenbiya differentiates itself from other property portals by focusing only on income earning, or buy-to-let, properties. The report, compiled by the firm, tracks advertised listing data published on the portal by subscribing agents for three major asset classes - strata-title condos, wood-frame multi-family whole bu

A young renter shows how she manages daily life and living costs in a compact Tokyo apartment near Shibuya, offering insight into why small units appeal to budget-minded residents.

Dominant residential leasing property portal AtHome announced on October 30 that its flagship AtHome property site ranked first among rental platforms for users aged 29 and under in the 2025 GMO Customer Satisfaction Rankings. The nationwide online survey evaluated satisfaction with 12 major rental listing services. Why does this matter? This age bracket is the prime target tenant for under 30 square meter rental units in Japan’s major urban areas. As an owner, knowing what

On October 27, real estate property portal At Home released their latest data on rental condo and wood-frame apartment listings across Japan’s major cities for September 2025. The report is based on listings advertised on AtHome’s property portal and defines “rent” as the total monthly payment by tenants, including base rent plus management and common area fees. The survey covers 13 areas: the Greater Tokyo Area (23 special wards, Tokyo non-23 wards, along with the prefecture

The SUUMO Research Center, a housing research division of Recruit, announced on October 10th the results of its FY2024 Renter Preference Survey for the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA). The GTA consists of the prefectures of Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa and Chiba. The study targeted individuals who moved into rental properties between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025, having been personally involved in choosing their homes and still residing there. A total of 1,264 valid responses wer

On October 2nd, Kenbiya, which operates the self-titled real estate investment and income property information site Kenbiya , released...

The rising cost of monthly repair reserves for condominiums is putting growing pressure on homeowners across Japan. In 2024, fees for new...

Japan’s residential equipment market reached ¥2.04 trillion in fiscal year 2024 (April 2024 to March 2025), according to research...

Mitsubishi Estate Home released survey results on September 4th about heatstroke risks inside homes and stress caused by air conditioning...

The Japan Condominium Management Association announced on September 4 the summary results of its “Condominium Management Status Survey...

On September 2 nd , Japan based income earning property portal Kenbiya published its August 2025 average residential pricing and yield...