Tokyo Real Estate News & Information

Points to Determine If Renovation is Necessary

About older apartments, the approximate age of the apartment and each facility is a good indicator of whether renovation should be done. For your comfortable and clean home, please use the following information as a reference for making your renovation plan to determine when it is desirable to reno…

Renovation of Pre-owned Apartment

More and more people are buying pre-owned apartments and remodeling or renovating them to their own taste. Here, we will explain what you can do and what you need to be aware of when remodeling or renovating your apartment. 1. Only the exclusively-owned area can be renovated Condominium apartments,…

Fire insurance premiums will increase in 2024!

General Insurance Rating Organization of Japan has announced that in October 2024, the premiums of fire insurance, which covers damage to buildings caused by fire, lightning, etc., will be raised by 13.0% on average nationwide. The background to the revision is that the amount of insurance payouts…

Renting an Apartment in Japan: A Guide for Foreigners

With an increase in the number of foreign workers in Japan, the housing needs of foreigners in Tokyo and regional cities are increasing. When foreigners rent apartments or houses in Japan, they may come across some problematic situations due to the language barrier, Japanese business customs, or du…

I want to give up inherited land! - About the System of Vesting of Inherited Land in the National Treasury

The System of vesting of inherited land in the national treasury is a system that allows you to request the government to take over the land in Japan that you do not want to inherit, due to reasons such as not planning to use it yourself, difficulty in renting or selling, or saving time and cost in…

Market rent in Tokyo’s 23 wards by Types of Floor plans

We have summarized here the market rent of rental apartments and houses in Tokyo’s 23 wards as of March 1, 2023. Tokyo is known as the area with the most expensive market rent in Japan, but not all the 23 wards have higher market rents than those in the areas outside of Tokyo, and there are conside…

Earthquake Resistance of Buildings in Japan - Structure types (seismic isolation and damping)

To make all structures, including rental apartments, as earthquake-resistant as possible, the Building Standard Act has been - and always will be - strictly reviewed to ensure that buildings can withstand earthquakes every time the country experiences a large earthquake. Earthquake-resistance stren…

Guide to Traditional and Modern Japanese Architecture

Tokyo Architecture Offers a Rich, Visual Guide of Japan’s Past and Present Japan has a lot to offer to those with an interest in architecture. Architectural styles in Japan have evolved over the centuries, heavily influenced by geography, climate, the raw materials available, and even the course of…

Luxury Residential Areas in Tokyo – Branded dream areas to live in

High class residential areas in uptown Tokyo such as Hiroo, Azabu, Shoto, Akasaka, and Takanawadai are known throughout Japan as prestigious areas within Tokyo. A common feature among most of these areas is being located at the top of hills–in the center of Tokyo–with nice views in quiet living env…

Expat Living in Tokyo: Navigating the Rental Housing Market

Moving to Tokyo as a foreign expat involves finding a house and settling in, which can be complex. Securing long-term rental housing in Tokyo requires tackling various tasks, such as property selection, area orientation, coordinating with movers, completing registrations, and handling administrativ…