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.
An analysis of the turning point in construction industry policy based on MLIT's April 2026 report. We break down the impact on talent, management, DX, and CCUS for property owners.
The Watanabedori 2-Chome Project is not simply a plan to add new office floor space in central Fukuoka, Japan. It is a redevelopment approved by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, or MLIT (国土交通省 / Kokudo Kotsus
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.
The Shirokane 1-chome Seibu-Naka District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project is a mixed-use development in Shirokane 1-chome, Minato City, with 39 above-ground floors and 991 homes. Covering about 1.6 hectares within walking distance of Shirokane-Takanawa Station and near Shirokane Shopping Street, the plan calls for housing, retail, childcare support facilities, a factory, parking, and more. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2025, with completion planned for fiscal 2029.
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.
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.
An overview of the Sumitomo Fudosan Akihabara Ekimae Building, completed in 2019 through the Kanda Neribeicho District Type I Urban Redevelopment Project. It examines how a dense district of aging pre-1981 seismic-standard buildings was transformed through seismic isolation and a disaster-prevention plaza, together with land-price trends in Akihabara and related investment implications.
The Nishiazabu 3-Chome Northeast District First-Class Urban Redevelopment Project is a mixed-use redevelopment of residences, a hotel, retail, and offices progressing west of Roppongi Hills. Block A started construction in late March 2025 and is scheduled for completion in late December 2029, while Blocks B2 and B3 started in December 2024 and are scheduled for completion in July 2026. This article organizes the project site’s location, land-use composition, infrastructure improvements, and its relationship with the surrounding blocks, including temples and shrines, based on public materials.
A full breakdown of the Shinagawa Station West Exit Land Readjustment Project. UR Urban Development Corporation is the implementer across approx. 11.9ha. District A (Keikyu × Toyota) broke ground in May 2025. Explore rising land prices and what property owners should do now.
Complete guide to the Ikebukuro Station West Exit District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project. Three ultra-high-rise towers headed by 270m height, schedule from demolition start in 2027 to full completion in 2043, and detailed analysis of impact on land prices and the real estate market.
Organizing the plan overview of the Takanawa 3-chome Shinagawa Station Front District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project. Based on official materials, this article summarizes the mixed-use development in front of Shinagawa Station’s Takanawa Exit, with a total project cost of about 144.5 billion yen, a 30-story above-ground building, and a height of about 155 m, along with its uses, pedestrian space, and relationship to surrounding redevelopments.
This article organizes the planning outline of the Hamamatsucho 2-Chome District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project, the completion status of WORLD TOWER RESIDENCE, the overall plan including Minato Art Center, and its relationship with the west exit-side reorganization of Hamamatsucho Station, based on official materials.