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.
Is it Possible for a Foreigner to Rent a house in Japan?
With an increase in the number of foreign workers in Japan, the housing needs of foreigners in Tokyo and regional cities is increasing. When foreigners rent apartments or houses in Japan, they may come across some difficult situations due to the language barrier, Japanese business customs, or due t…
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Renting a Pet-friendly apartment in Japan
It is common practice that residential properties in Japan have very strict rules regarding the ownership of pets. These rules are decided and enforced by the building owner and or management. If you would like to have a pet in a rental property or already have a pet that you would like to live wit…
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What is Japan Earthquake Insurance for Earthquake Preparedness? – About its Necessity and Basic System
Japan is an earthquake-prone country, and there is a history of discussions and studies over a long period of time before the earthquake insurance system was introduced. In the wake of the 1964 Niigata Earthquake, the government and property & casualty insurance companies researched and drafted…
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A Simple Guide to Home Insurance in Japan
Living in Japan as a foreigner, you may face challenges due to culture shock, language barriers and just plain cross-cultural misunderstanding. But beyond these obvious daily experiences, foreign residents may also have to overcome hurdles in times of stress or disaster. When you own or rent a prop…
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Tokyo Interior Design Services with English-friendly Agents
If you’re living or working in central Tokyo, you’ll likely find that housing and office space is more compact than what you may be used to in your home country. That said, layouts are often designed with ease of use and practicality in mind. Be it your home or office, you can customize your space…
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Standard Land Price for Tokyo in 2023 – 4.5% Rise in the Commercial Areas, increase in rise in the Residential Areas
On September 19th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced the standard land prices for their selected points nationwide. On the same day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government also announced the land prices of their selected locations in Tokyo. The standard land price (*l…
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Housing Loan Tax Deduction
Buying a home is the most expensive purchase experience for many of us, and housing market conditions have a significant impact on Japanese economy. Therefore, in Japan, various tax incentives have been taken for housing purchases in accordance with the economic and financial conditions of the coun…
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Asian Buying Power in Japanese Real Estate
The following article is contributed by Graham Hill of Find Hokkaido Agents. While Japan has historically been a very homogenous country, changes in population trends are bringing new buyers and foreign money to Japanese real estate. Changes in the Demographics of Japan Japan was one of the first…
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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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