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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

Tokyo Kantei announced on January 22nd the average prices of existing condominiums in Japan’s three major metropolitan areas and key cities for the full year 2025, calculated on a standard 70-square-meter basis. Chart courtesy of Tokyo Kantei, edited by Patience Realty. In 2025, the average price of existing condominiums in the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA) surged to ¥57.96 million, up 22.1% from the previous year. After posting a 1.1% year-on-year decline in 2024, prices rebounde

Sales of existing condominiums in the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA) continued to increase in December, marking the 14th consecutive month of year-on-year growth, according to data released by the East Japan Real Estate Information Network on January 13th. The GTA consists of Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama and Kanagawa prefectures. A total of 3,975 existing condominiums were sold during the month, representing a 25.9% increase compared with December last year. Graph courtesy of East Japan R

On January 5 th , the Japan Housing Finance Agency announced interest rates to be applied in January 2026 for Flat 35 fixed-rate mortgages offered through participating financial institutions. The Japan Housing Finance Agency is a government-affiliated incorporated administrative agency that supports long-term housing finance. Its Flat 35 program offers fixed-rate home loans through private lenders, with interest rates set for the full repayment period. Photo by Anastassia An

On December 22nd, the Real Estate Economic Institute released its November 2025 report on market trends for brand-new condominiums in the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA). Photo by John on Unsplash On the same day, the Real Estate Information Network System Promotion Center published data on the usage of the Designated Distribution System (REINS), providing an overview of existing condo market activity. November 2025 Newly Built Condominium Market The number of newly built condomini

On December 15th, the Nikkei Shimbun released its 2025 winter bonus survey, showing that the average bonus paid per employee rose 6.40% from a year earlier to ¥1,029,808, exceeding ¥1 million for the first time since the Nikkei began their survey. Bonus payouts set a new record for the third consecutive year. Construction and defense-related industries led the gains, while auto and steel sectors lagged due to the impact of U.S. tariff policies. Photo by Cullen Cedric on Unsp

On December 5, NHK World Japan reported that analysts are predicting 2026 real wages are unlikely to rise much. Reporter Yuko Fukushima spoke with Kumano Hideo, Executive Chief at Dai-ichi Life Research Institute in the segment below. NHK World does not allow their YouTube videos to be embedded on third party sites, so click here  or the above screengrab to watch the segment on YouTube. Key Topics Covered Household spending in Japan fell 3% in October as consumers cut back on

On December 10th, the East Japan Real Estate Information Network (REINS) released their November 2025 market trend report for the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA) existing property sector. The GTA consists of Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama prefectures.  All figures are presented as averages to illustrate trends and in no way offer price guarantees.  Real estate is a hyper-local venture so always consult a licensed realtor for your property specific needs. Existing condo transacti

The East Japan Real Estate Information Network (REINS) announced on November 11th that existing home transactions in the Greater Tokyo Area continued to rise in October 2025, marking the 12th consecutive month of year-on-year (YoY) growth. Photo by Jezael Melgoza  on Unsplash The Greater Tokyo Area (GTA) consists of Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama prefectures. The data presented below is meant to illustrate average trends and does not guarantee price levels at all.  Real e

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