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.
Extended Redevelopment Project of “TORANOMON HILLS” and the Plan for a New International Urban Center
Mori Building, a leading urban landscape developer, announced on April 13 an extended plan for large-scale redevelopment projects around the existing Toranomon Hills. The unveiled plans include the construction of two high-rise towers adjacent to Toranomon Hills and one multi-complex high-rise tower…
Read moreCurrent new developments in Tokyo’s Koto-ward, Toyosu area, 2015
Toyosu 2-3 chome Area Town planning project On October 2001, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced “The Town Planning Policy for the area of Toyosu 1, 2, and 3 Chome”. It is a set of guidelines for planning the development of an attractive town in an integrated manner of approx. 60ha area o…
Read moreRoppongi Redevelopment
Roppongi has been known as an international entertainment district to enjoy nightlife. Many restaurants, bars, and clubs gather in Roppongi. It is one of the most popular spots among foreigners who like to go out as well. Roppongi has changed greatly due to redevelopment in the past 10 years, an…
Read moreLarge-scale redevelopment plans for the Yaesu district of Tokyo Station
Large-scale redevelopment plans have launched in the Yaesu district near Tokyo Station. There are 3 major redevelopment plans, which are “Yaesu 2-Chome North District Redevelopment” led by Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., “Yaesu 1-Chome East District Redevelopment” led by Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd., and “Tok…
Read moreHigh Earthquake Resistant Office Buildings in Tokyo
In order to meet our customers’ needs, we have featured information for office buildings with heightened earthquake resistance in central Tokyo. Since the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, people pay more attention to the earthquake tolerance of office buildings. As a result, the number o…
Read moreNew large-scale redevelopment around Shibuya Station getting into full swing
Redevelopment projects around Shibuya Station are finally getting into full swing. Shibuya Station is a main hub station of Tokyo where many people come and go. In many areas around the station, large-scale redevelopment construction is now under way. The redevelopment areas are divided largely int…
Read moreTokyo’s New Special Zone for Corporate Asian Headquarters
The Japanese Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government are aiming to attract and integrate prospective industries and foreign companies to strategic areas in Japan. These areas are called the “Special Zone for Asian Headquarters” - foreign companies which register their headquarters in these…
Read moreThe updated price comparison of condominiums and offices in Asian countries.
The price of condominiums and offices in Japan is looking comparatively cheap in the international market. According to a private research organization, the price of a newly-built condominium in Tokyo as of April 1, 2015 is less than half price of the same in Hong Kong when converted into Japanese Y…
Read moreReal Estate Purchase by Foreigners – Our Service was Introduced by a TV News Program
Our real estate service was introduced by a Japanese national TV news program, “Super News(スーパーニュース)” on Fuji TV, February 26th and “Tokudane (特ダネ ) ” on Fuji TV, March 11th. The contents covered by both programs were about the recent increase of real estate purchases in Tokyo by foreigners. Rel…
Read moreOur Expat Housing Service was introduced on TV Program
In the TV program named “Cream Stew’s Nippon no Veteran (くりぃむしちゅーのニッポンのベテラン)” that was broadcasted on Jan.25 (Sun), the service of PLAZA HOMES was introduced. In the special feature about the real estate industry in the program, our real estate agency service for foreigners on luxurious residences…
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