Markets reads the Japanese real estate market through data and primary sources. It covers market indicators such as land prices, rents and transaction volumes, redevelopment plans, and area-by-area supply-and-demand analysis. It is written for investors, owners and practitioners deciding whether to buy now or wait, and which areas are likely to appreciate. Rather than gut feeling, we cross-check published statistics against on-the-ground observation from our brokerage and management work, and explain why prices and rents move and the structural forces behind them.
This section is updated on an ongoing basis as new public information and market developments emerge.
This article redefines leasing through a marketing lens, explaining strategies and case studies that improve vacancy rates through market analysis, target setting, and digital tools. It also introduces INA&Associates' specialist support.
This article explains high-value renovation methods, profit-maximization points, and current trends in real estate renovation from an investor perspective. It also introduces successful examples such as smart home upgrades and green renovation. Learn more about INA&Associates here.
This practical guide explains strategic tenant recruitment methods that help shorten vacancy periods. It covers optimizing online advertising, carrying out partial renovations, and strengthening equipment to improve profitability in rental property management.
A practical guide for investment and property management on regional renewal fee data, including Tokyo at 65% and Osaka at 0%, along with payment methods, delinquency risks, and rent negotiation tips.
This article explains the definition of a monthly hotel, the background behind rising demand, and how it differs from monthly apartments. It offers market analysis for real estate professionals interested in hotel investment and lodging operations.
This article explains the valid grounds for raising rent under lease law, the right timing for negotiations, the main risks such as vacancy and litigation, and the points that improve the chances of a successful outcome. Practical knowledge for rental property owners.
Analyzes luxury condominiums over 200 square meters, more than 60 tsubo, using market data. Explains the reality of central Tokyo units priced above 100 million yen and rents above 1 million yen, along with layouts from 3LDK to 6SLDK and their value for investment and owner occupancy.
This guide explains typical construction costs per tsubo for factories and warehouses, including the national average of about 705,000 yen and structural cost differences. It also covers key points for ancillary works and how to use business restructuring and supply chain subsidies.
This article explains what market price means for land and introduces five practical ways to research it. It covers calculation methods based on fixed asset tax assessed value, officially published land prices, and roadside land values, as well as how to use real estate company appraisals.
What does relocating from one home to another involve? This guide explains the three main timing patterns, sell first, buy first and parallel transactions, together with the risks and key considerations for mortgages, asking prices and choosing a real estate company.
This article explains what zero-yen properties are and how to find real estate offered for free transfer. From vacant-home banks and local governments to specialized zero-yen property sites, it covers practical search methods, benefits, and key cautions from an investor's perspective.
The proxy payment system for public assistance allows the welfare office to send rent directly to property owners. Partially mandated since April 2020, this guide explains the application process, required documents, and practical benefits for property management companies.
This article analyzes downside signals such as population decline, rising interest rates and lower new condo contract rates. It explains the outlook for condo prices and the criteria owners should use to decide when to sell.
The top commercial site in Japan's 2026 official land price survey is Yamano Music Ginza Main Store at ¥67.1 million/m². Covers the top five sites, how this differs from the roadside-value leader at ¥53.36 million/m², and how to use each indicator.
Learn five practical ways to sell a condo at the best possible price. This guide covers market timing, comparing multiple companies, choosing the right brokerage agreement, and preparing for viewings as part of a structured selling strategy.
The Mita 5-Chome West District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project spans about 1.3 hectares across Mita 5-chome and Shirokane 1-chome in Minato City. Following approval to establish the association on July 11, 2025, the project will deliver a mixed-use complex with 45 floors above ground, 2 basement levels, a height of about 167.5 meters, and total floor area of about 75,000 square meters, with completion planned for fiscal 2030.
Exploring Umeda's urban development in Osaka, blending green spaces and innovation to create a world-class hub for business, culture, and international exchange. Discover the future of city living.
Land prices do not have a single correct number. In Japan, the price indicator you should use changes depending on whether the purpose is a sale, inheritance, fixed asset tax, or investment analysis.
This article explains the differences among gross, net, and projected yields in real estate investment, along with minimum benchmarks by property type. Understand the right yield levels for income gain and capital gain strategies to make sound investment decisions.
Explains the definition of a failing condominium, why it occurs, and the investment risks and countermeasures involved. Introduces practical criteria for identifying early warning signs, including dysfunctional owners’ associations, rising vacancy, and aging buildings, to protect asset value.
A detailed guide to demolition costs for a 50-tsubo house by structure type: wood, steel, and reinforced concrete. We also cover ancillary work, asbestos removal, and three ways to control costs.
UR rentals often have higher monthly rent than standard rentals, but with no key money, brokerage fees, or renewal fees, the total five-year cost can be lower. This article also explains discount programs such as family and nearby-living discounts.
This article explains the difference between income gain, such as rent and dividends, and capital gain from asset sales. It also compares investment characteristics across real estate, J-REITs, ETFs, high-dividend stocks, and infrastructure funds.
A guide to Japan's stock and mutual-fund investing apps, a market where fractional-share and loyalty-point investing let you start with just a few hundred yen. We compare 9 popular apps — including point and round-up investing tools — the six things to check before opening an account, four steps to get started, and how to combine app-based investing with Japanese real estate.
A clear guide to the difference between official land prices and actual market prices, with four ways to research values. It also introduces formulas based on roadside land values and fixed asset tax assessments to support land investment and sale decisions.
A detailed guide to how vacant house banks work, how to use them, and their cost advantages and procedural risks. Designed for real estate owners considering the sale or rental of vacant homes in regional areas.
This article explains six factors that determine land prices, including legal restrictions, size, shape, access, road width, and corner location. It also shows how to research market value using officially published land prices, standard land prices, and comparable transaction cases, while highlighting the risks of cheap land.
This article examines The Roppongi Tokyo Club Residence from an investor's perspective, covering location, brand strength, yield, and transaction prices. It explains the asset value and future potential of this luxury tower in Roppongi, Minato Ward.
A thorough guide for investors on how private road burden area affects real estate transactions, including frontage obligations, floor area ratio implications, fixed asset tax considerations, and the key benefits and drawbacks to check before buying land.
REINS is a property distribution information system for licensed real estate companies. This guide explains how individuals can use REINS Market Information, read transaction data, and apply it to a property sale.