Investment treats real estate as a vehicle for building and preserving wealth. Across domestic and overseas investment, cross-border strategy and asset protection, it looks beyond headline yield to the full decision: risk, exit and ownership structure. It gives ultra-high-net-worth individuals and business owners a framework for how to fit property into a portfolio, and in which currency, location and scheme to hold it. We organize the questions that actually come up in live transactions, grounded in hands-on experience.
This section is updated on an ongoing basis as new public information and market developments emerge.
Explaining the 'Tobu Hikifune Station Area Urban Development Policy' formulated by Sumida Ward in September 2025, and the Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project being promoted by UR Urban Development Corporation and Hankyu Hanshin Real Estate. What impact will the redevelopment targeting completion by the end of 2032 have on land owners' and property owners' asset values?
Analyzing the actual state and medium-term outlook of inbound real estate demand in Osaka after the Osaka-Kansai Expo. Based on Japan Tourism Agency data, land price trends, and IR opening forecasts, organizing the 3 key points property owners in Osaka should focus on now.
After the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 0.75%, the real estate market is showing different effects for end-user buyers and investors. This article analyzes the gap between homebuyers facing a wall in purchasing power and overseas investors who remain highly active, and explains what actions owners should take now.
As many family offices face their first generational transition, how do you pass on 'indivisible' real estate? Daisuke Inazawa examines the philosophy of succession in light of the 2026 tax reform.
Akasaka Intercity AIR, born from the first-kind urban redevelopment of Akasaka 1-chome, achieves Japan's first LEED Platinum certification. Analyzing the ripple effect of redevelopment with data showing a 55% land price increase.
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.
Analysis of the Dogenzaka 2-chome South District First-Kind Urban Redevelopment Project, scheduled for completion in February 2027. A 30-story, approx. 155m tower with a total project cost of 76.7 billion yen — and its impact on land prices and real estate investment strategy in the Shibuya area.
As ultra-high-net-worth individuals accumulate assets of ¥1 billion, ¥10 billion, and ¥100 billion, the definition of "success" is quietly rewritten. What lies beyond the threshold revealed by the law of diminishing marginal utility? INA&Associates CEO Daisuke Inazawa reexamines the true nature of wealth and the new meaning of real estate.
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.
Foreign capital is flowing into Japan's real estate market amid a weak yen. While rising prices and expanded selling opportunities offer clear benefits, risks such as price inflation, yen reversal, and impacts on local communities cannot be ignored. Here's a clear-eyed look at the actions property owners should take now.
Analysis of Japan's Real Estate Price Index (November 2025) published by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Residential composite at 147.3 and condominiums at 223.5, continuing their upward trend. Detailed breakdown by metropolitan area and region, plus practical insights for investment decisions.
An analysis of the November 2025 Existing Home Sales Index, a trial metric published by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. We examine the nationwide 9.1% month-over-month decline, annual trends, and regional breakdowns to draw actionable insights for property owners.
A comprehensive analysis of Japan's 2026 Official Land Price Survey results. Based on approximately 26,000 surveyed sites nationwide, both residential and commercial land prices have risen for five consecutive years. Explore trends across major metropolitan and regional areas, and discover the actions property owners should take.
The largest redevelopment in the Shibuya area: the Shibuya 2-Chome West District Type I Urban Redevelopment Project. With over 320,000㎡ of total floor space and two towers—208m (Block B) and 175m (Block C)—set for completion in 2029, we break down the latest demolition progress and what Shibuya Ward's +29.0% land price surge means for investors.
An in-depth look at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Sengakuji Station District Type 2 Urban Redevelopment Project. Explore the scale and timeline of the 30-story, 145-meter mixed-use complex, station improvement works, synergies with Takanawa Gateway City, and the impact on southern Minato Ward's real estate market.
A comprehensive guide to the Akabane 1-Chome Central District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project. This large-scale plan spanning approximately 1.2ha—formed by merging the former Second and Third Districts—is progressing at the preparatory association stage, targeting urban planning approval in FY2028 and construction start in FY2032. Includes detailed land price trends.
A comprehensive analysis of the Kojiya Station Area Category I Urban Redevelopment Project completed in 2017. Explore how the ¥21.9 billion twin towers with 43,000㎡ of total floor space transformed the district, reshaped property values, and how the newly approved Kamakama Line (Shin-Kuko Line) is set to drive the next wave of appreciation.
A comprehensive guide to the Keikyu Kamata Center Area North District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project. Urban planning approved in December 2025 with completion targeted for 2032. Learn about Mitsui Fudosan Residential's involvement, the KAMATA UP TERRACE concept, and synergies with the Kamakama Line.
A comprehensive guide to the Shinagawa Station North District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project. Two twin towers standing approximately 115m tall are scheduled for completion between FY2029 and FY2031. We analyze land price trends and actionable strategies for investors from an expert perspective.
A comprehensive comparison of five major redevelopment projects underway in Chuo Ward's waterfront: Kachidoki East, Toyomi, Tsukishima North, Tsukishima South, and Tsukiji. Explore the full scope of 8,000+ residential units and over ¥1 trillion in total investment, plus implications for real estate investors.
This article explains how to start apartment management from an investor’s perspective, covering yield calculations and risk control. It also introduces the keys to success, including equity ratios and vacancy strategies, so you can first grasp the full investment picture.
A comprehensive guide to Osaki Garden City (Nishi-Shinagawa 1-Chome Category I Urban Redevelopment Project), completed in 2018. Analyzing how this ¥133.6 billion, 220,000 ㎡ large-scale mixed-use development has shaped land prices and rental markets in the Osaki sub-center.
A comprehensive guide to the Akabane 1-Chome First District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project. A 26-story, 108m mixed-use tower with approximately 270 residential units is scheduled for completion in June 2029. With Nomura Real Estate and Marubeni Urban Development on board, the ¥23.8 billion project will reshape Akabane Station's east exit.
An analysis of the Jujo Station West Exit redevelopment "J&TERRACE" one year after completion. Learn how Kita Ward's first 39-story tower pushed surrounding land prices up over 10% year-on-year, the commercial challenges facing J&MALL, and the significance of the regional commercial partnership agreement — all from a real estate expert's perspective.
The Meguro Station area saw the completion of an approximately ¥83.7 billion large-scale redevelopment in 2017. We explain the three phases of urban development—from the JR Meguro Building (opening FY2028) to the Naka-Meguro Station North District (completion expected 2033)—and their impact on land prices.
Discover the TOKYO CROSS PARK vision — Tokyo's largest urban redevelopment at approximately 1.1 million m². Get the latest on the South District South Tower (broke ground April 2025), NTT Hibiya Tower (broke ground December 2025), and progress across all three districts.
In the Shinagawa Station West Exit A area, a large-scale mixed-use development involving Keikyu Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation is progressing. Keikyu Corporation announced on May 31, 2025 that it will begin construction on the "(t
The Iidabashi Station East District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project was originally scheduled for completion in 2026 but has been significantly delayed, with the rights conversion plan still unapproved. Based on the infrastructure development plan formulated in July 2025, we examine the reasons behind the schedule delay and the overall vision for integrated urban development across three districts surrounding the station.
A comprehensive guide to the Akasaka 2-6 Chome District Redevelopment Plan. Discover the full scope of the 40-story, 207m supertall tower and theater-hotel complex led by Mitsubishi Estate and TBS, plus the projected impact on the real estate market after the 2028 completion.
A full explanation of the Iidabashi Station Central District Type I Urban Redevelopment Project. A large-scale mixed-use development in Chiyoda City that combines a 150m office tower, 210 residential units, and a multi-level station plaza to strengthen both disaster preparedness and pedestrian circulation. Urban planning was approved in 2024.