Tokyo Real Estate News & Information

Tokyo's Property Market & Useful Tips for Property Owners

Stay informed on Tokyo land prices, redevelopment projects, taxes on Japanese real estate, real estate terms, and more. We provide useful news and information especially for foreigners (non-residents) interested in buying, selling, and owning properties in Tokyo.

Azabudai Hills – Toranomon Azabudai Redevelopment Project

The Azabudai redevelopment project, "Azabudai Hills," which commenced construction on August 5, 2019, has been announced to open on November 24, 2023. Furthermore, some facilities are scheduled to open gradually after December 2023. It will be the birth of  “MODERN URBAN VILLAGE” named “Azabudai Hi…

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Foreign Interest in Japan's Ski Resorts on the Rise - Investing in Paradise

The following article is contributed by Ana Marife Vios, Marketing and Communications Manager at Nippon Tradings International (NTI). From the blue sea and white sandy beaches of Okinawa to the snow-covered slopes of Hokkaido, Japan’s resort destinations can surely cater to every traveler’s need fo…

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Hotel Branded Residences in Japan – Finest Living Spaces

We will explain here about “Hotel Branded Residences”, which are the luxury residences for ultra-wealthy people and exist in many major cities and resort areas around the world, although they are not so familiar in Japan. They are the real estate properties that have changed the mindset of people a…

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2nd Roppongi Hills (Roppongi 5-chome Project) completion in 2030 – Roppongi will be an even more attractive town! -

The outline of the plan for Tokyo’s largest redevelopment, “Roppongi 5-chome West District Redevelopment”, has finally been revealed. The plan is also commonly known as “2nd Roppongi Hills”, which covers a vast area adjacent to Roppongi Hills and Roppongi Intersection. In Minato Ward, where ARK Hil…

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Luxury Apartments in Tokyo – International Comparison of the Sales Prices and the Rents

Is real estate in Tokyo more expensive or less expensive than that in the world’s major cities? (Version of Apartment) We would like to explain the reason why real estate in Tokyo is highly evaluated and to show the data comparing the sales prices and rents of luxury apartments in central Tokyo wit…

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Official Average Roadside Land Prices of Tokyo 2023 - Zero decline for the first time in 3 years

On July 3rd, the National Tax Agency released its average roadside land prices for 2023 (calculated as of January 1st). The national average for the average roadside land price has increased by 1.5% and resulted in an increase for the 2nd consecutive year.  Due to the return of people and the recov…

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Maximum Borrowing Amount for a Housing Loan in Japan

When you consider using a housing loan to purchase real estate in Japan, it is important for you to first understand how much you can borrow from a bank. If you know the approximate amount you can borrow, you may get to know the amount that you need as your own funds, the budget of the real estate…

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English-speaking Realtors and Real Estate Professionals in Japan

We would like to introduce you to some English-speaking real estate agents and professionals located throughout Japan. When conducting a real estate transaction, it is often said that you should work with a real estate agent from the location of the property if possible. A local real estate agent wi…

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Tokyo’s Apartments with Life Continuity Performance - Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s subsidy for purchase of emergency stockpiles and equipment

For promotion of home evacuation, Tokyo Metropolitan Government has started to register the apartments which are prepared for disasters and to announce the list of such apartments as “Tokyo’s apartments to stay during a disaster (Apartments with Life Continuity Performance)”. For the management ass…

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Low Interest rates of Housing Loans in Japan – Points for choosing a Housing Loan

Because loan interest rates in Japan have remained low in recent years, most of the people who buy their own homes use a housing loan to do so. In this article, we would like to explain interest rates of housing loans, types of interest rate and their characteristics, and repayment methods as the p…

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