Tokyo Real Estate News & Information

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…

If the registered owner of the real estate in Japan resides overseas, it will be necessary to register a contact person in Japan.

If a person who owns real estate in Japan, such as a foreigner or overseas resident, does not have an address in Japan, it will be necessary to declare and register the name or designation and the address of the contact person in Japan. Purpose of the revision of the law Real estate investment by J…

Azabudai Hills – Toranomon Azabudai Redevelopment

The Azabudai Hills redevelopment project, "Azabudai Hills," which began construction on August 5, 2019, has opened. This project aims to create a compact city suitable for the international city of "Tokyo," bringing together various urban functions such as offices, residences, commercial facilities…

Official Land Prices of Japan in 2024 – Tokyo’s prices see increase for 3rd Consecutive year both in Commercial Areas and Residential Areas

On March 26, 2024, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism announced the official land prices as of January 1, 2024. The data for 2024 shows a 2.3% increase nationwide (1.6% in 2023) in the fluctuation of the average prices for all types of land zoning, and the rate of increase…

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…

Japan’s Real Estate Property Market in 2023 & Projections for 2024

The following article was written by Ziv Nakajima-Magen – Partner & Executive Manager, Asia-Pacific Nippon Tradings International (NTI) Introduction In 2023, Japan's real estate market demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of evolving economic landscapes, shifting soc…

Can a foreigner purchase property in Japan?

Against the backdrop of a weakened yen, an increase in foreign tourists, and a rise in the number of foreign residents, there is a growing trend of real estate purchases in Japan by foreigners. The number of foreigners purchasing real estate such as condominiums and commercial buildings in Cen…

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…