What Rosewood's Arrival in Japan Reveals About Luxury Property Investment
Rosewood Hotels turns the story of a place into experiential value. Through Miyakojima and the Tokyo plan, we read what Japan's luxury hotel investment is really signaling.
Global takes a cross-border view of real estate. Through cross-border investment and overseas property, it works both directions: Japanese investors considering foreign assets, and overseas investors entering the Japanese market. It explains the issues that domestic deals do not have — currency, tax, legal systems, remittance and management capacity — from a practitioner's perspective, and gives readers weighing international diversification the material to decide.
Key topics
- Cross-Border Investment — Tax, currency and legal questions in investing across borders.
- Global — Overseas market trends and the currents of international property investment.
Common questions
- Why would a Japanese investor hold overseas real estate?
- The main benefits are currency and regional diversification and access to growth markets. They come with currency and local-system risk, so both sides need to be weighed.
- What should overseas investors watch when buying Japanese property?
- Tax and financing differ for residents and non-residents, and securing management capacity is a challenge. Our cross-border articles cover the practicalities of entry.
- How should I think about currency risk?
- The impact depends on the currency mix of rental income, sale proceeds and borrowing. When holding across currencies, evaluate returns on a real basis.
This section is updated on an ongoing basis as new public information and market developments emerge.
Cross-Border Real Estate Investment in 2026: Currency, Yield, and Japan's Rules
A two-way look at cross-border real estate in 2026, covering both overseas investors buying into Japan and Japanese buyers going abroad. With a weak yen, rising land prices, and an inbound recovery as tailwinds, and the Bank of Japan's rate hike, currency-hedging costs, and Japan-specific rules such as the Foreign Exchange Act and the Important Land Survey Act, it explains why the decision should rest on real yield after hedging, not on headline figures.
Trust by Design: Redefining Real Estate as Infrastructure
In the finale of "Trust by Design," Daisuke Inazawa reframes real estate — amid a wave of institutional capital and data-center growth — as social infrastructure, born only where the philosophy of wealth, technology, and people intersect.
Comprehensive Analysis of Osaka Inbound Real Estate Demand Post-Expo | Investment Strategy on the Eve of IR
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Why Foreign Investors Keep Buying Japanese Real Estate | Structural Drivers That Persist Beyond a Weak Yen
Foreign investment in Japanese real estate reached a record 6.218 trillion yen in 2025. Why does net buying continue even now that the weak yen has eased? This article explains the latest data and the structural factors behind the trend.
What Education Migration Really Reveals: Why Wealthy Families Are Choosing Other Countries for Their Children's Future
What are affluent families really seeing when they leave Japan for education migration? We explore the full family strategy—from school quality to residency rights, employment opportunities, and institutional stability.
Why Is Blackstone Investing ¥2.4 Trillion in Japan? Key Reasons Explained
Starting from reports of Blackstone's ¥2.4 trillion commitment to Japan, we break down what foreign capital is targeting, Japan's market strengths, and the practical points property owners should reassess.
Hong Kong Investors Buying Japan Real Estate: Registration, Tax and Remittance
For Hong Kong investors, buying real estate in Japan is not just a currency trade. The practical issues are Japan-specific registration documents, non-resident tax, bank KYC and long-term property management.
Practical Points to Keep in Mind When Managing Rentals for Foreign Owners｜Tax Manager, Notification, and Communication System
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What are the necessary procedures for the purchase and sale of real estate by foreigners? Basic knowledge of registration, tax and notification
Explanation of procedures required when foreigners buy or sell real estate in Japan. Includes alternative documents for residence certificates and seal registration certificates, precautions for real estate registration, Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act notifications, and handling of various taxes.
How to Start Real Estate Transactions with Foreigners? The First Steps for Real Estate Companies
For real estate companies looking to start transactions with foreigners. A step-by-step guide to building experience, from handling foreign tenants in rental management to industry networking, language preparation, and cultural understanding.
Luxury condominium investment in Japan for international HNW investors
A clear guide to Japanese real estate for international readers, covering ownership, registration, tax, condominium governance, management and exit planning.
Boost Rental Occupancy: A Guide to Welcoming Foreign Tenants in Japan
Practical know-how for property owners on accepting foreign tenants to reduce vacancies and improve occupancy rates — from screening and visa verification to multilingual contracts and trouble prevention.
When to Sell a Tokyo Condo: Five Signs Foreign Buyers Exit
The exit strategy for central Tokyo towers. Five signs that foreign investors are turning to sell, the indicators that flag a price ceiling, and how to time a sale.
Is Overtourism Inflating Japan's Real Estate Prices? Experts Weigh In
Experts provide an in-depth look at the impact of overtourism on the real estate market and solutions. Recommendations for a sustainable future are also presented.
New Zealand vs. Japan Real Estate: Key Differences for Investors
A thorough comparison of the New Zealand and Japanese real estate markets will be made, explaining the differences in values, taxation systems, and purchase regulations for existing properties.
Comparing Japanese and Chinese Real Estate Markets: Key Differences and Trends
The differences between the Japanese and Chinese real estate markets will be thoroughly explained in terms of land ownership, investment environment, and bubble risk, providing useful information for investors.
Why Asian Investors Are Flocking to Japanese Real Estate in 2025
Explains why Asian capital is choosing Japanese real estate in terms of geopolitical background and economic benefits. Explores the appeal of Japanese real estate as a safe asset.
Differences Between Overseas Realtors and Japanese Real Estate Sales: A Complete Comparison of Social Status, Compensation, and Legal Structure
A thorough comparison of overseas realtors and Japanese real estate salespeople from the perspectives of licensing system, compensation structure, fiduciary duty, and information transparency. Explaining the structural factors behind differences in social status.
Geopolitical Risks and Yen Fluctuations: Key Factors in Japan's Real Estate Market
Explains the impact of international politics and currency fluctuations on real estate investment. Proposes investment strategies based on the effects of a weak or strong yen and geopolitical risks.
Maximizing Real Estate Investments Amid Geopolitical Risks
Explains specific strategies and practical tips for protecting assets from geopolitical risk through real estate investment. The attractiveness of real estate as a safe asset is presented in detail.
Asset Protection: Why Real Estate Investment is Key During Inflation and Yen Depreciation
Explains the importance of asset protection and the benefits of real estate investment in an era of inflation and a weak yen. Specific ways to protect and increase your assets will be introduced.
Why High Net Worth Investors Are Eyeing Japanese Real Estate
Discover why high net worth foreign investors are flocking to Japanese real estate, exploring its high yields, political stability, and affordability.
Why Wealthy Chinese Are Investing Heavily in Japanese Real Estate
Discover why wealthy Chinese are increasingly investing in Japanese real estate, focusing on high yields, permanent ownership, and the benefits of a weak yen.
Why Wealthy Foreigners Are Investing Heavily in Tokyo Penthouses
Discover why wealthy foreigners are increasingly investing in Tokyo penthouses, driven by factors like the weak yen, high yields, and Japan's political stability.
Impact of Rising Foreign Residents on Japan's Urban Real Estate Markets
Discover how the rise in foreign residents is reshaping Japan's urban real estate market and the keys to successful rental management in this changing landscape.
Transforming Tokyo: The Gofukubashi Project and Its Financial Vision
Discover how Tokyo's Gofukubashi Project aims to transform urban development and enhance the city's role as a global financial hub.
Renting to Foreign Tenants in Japan: 14 Required Documents
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Shibuya 2-chome West Urban Redevelopment: Shaping the Future | Japan Real Estate
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Why Wealthy Chinese Buyers Are Targeting Tokyo Luxury Real Estate: The Latest Penthouse Market Trends
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