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.
We will use official materials to explain the outline of the plan for the Ichikawa Station South Exit Urban Redevelopment Project, the facility configuration of I-Link City, and the impact that the station redevelopment has had on the real estate market.
Based on official information, this article explains the current status of the three districts in the Hirakata-shi Station Area Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project, including the completion of the core third-phase facility "Station Hill Hirakata" in May 2024 and the planned completion of the north station plaza by the end of February 2026, as well as the preparations rental property owners should make now.
We organize the 2026 plan outline of the Tobu Hikifune Station Front District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project and the impact of public infrastructure development on real estate practice, based on official information such as the roughly 1.7 ha area and the planned completion in fiscal 2032.
This article explains the redevelopment plan for the Shirokane-Takanawa Station East District, including public facilities and its impact on the Minato City real estate market, based on official documents.
Yodoyabashi Gate Tower will grand open on July 9, 2026. We summarize how the station-connected large mixed-use building will affect Osaka's office market, commercial foot traffic, and real-estate owners' investment decisions.
A structured guide to rental property management companies, covering hard and soft management functions, five professional selection criteria, outsourcing models, and the difference from brokerage firms.
Tokyo Midtown Nihonbashi is a large-scale redevelopment project by Mitsui Fudosan scheduled to open in fall 2027. This article explains, from a real estate owner's perspective, the integration of COREDO Nihonbashi, Waldorf Astoria's first entry into Japan, and the ripple effects on the affluent market.
This article explains the full scope of the Shirokane 1-chome Tobu-Kita District redevelopment, completed with SHIROKANE The SKY, a 1,247-unit project with a total project cost of JPY 79.3 billion. From an owner's perspective, we analyze post-completion land price trends, the West Central District redevelopment, and the synergies expected from the Namboku Line extension.
An era has arrived in which 40% of income goes to rent just to live "normally" in Tokyo. This article explains why a monthly rent of 170,000 yen has become standard even for households earning 8 million yen a year, along with the structural drivers behind the shortage of new supply and rising rents.
As major repair costs continue to rise, the reality is spreading that older condominiums in rural areas are falling into a state where repairs are no longer feasible. This article explains the reality of a 30% increase in construction costs and the choices individual owners now face.
Holding costs for real estate investment are rising sharply. With interest rates at 2% and yields in the 4% range, the effective spread is only 2%, while major repair costs have risen by 30%. This article explains the income reality owners should reassess now and the actions they should take.
What position should ultra-high-net-worth individuals take in the tide of redevelopment? By contrasting the failures of regional redevelopment with the success of the Sasayama castle town, this final installment presents two strategies, whether to act as a "beneficiary" or a "designer," together with INA's philosophy.
As Osaka advances three major redevelopment hubs at once, from Grand Green to IR and Namba, this article examines the post-Expo adjustment risk and the city’s structural strength as a market grounded in real demand. With its head office in Osaka, INA explains an investment timing strategy with an eye on the 2030 IR opening.
The gap between transaction prices and asking prices has widened to one of the largest levels on record. Using the latest data from REINS and Tokyo Kantei, this article analyzes the difference between the price properties actually sold for and the price they are listed at, and explains the strategies owners should consider.
This article organizes the plan outline of the Jingu Gaien District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project. Based on public materials, it summarizes the location, stakeholders, sports facility renewal, pedestrian space, green space and disaster-prevention functions, and the relationship with surrounding areas.
An explanation of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s November 2025 Corporate Transaction Volume Index data released on a trial basis. We analyze the backdrop to the nationwide 11.8% decline, the annual trend, and what property owners should do in light of developments across major metropolitan areas.
An analysis of the real estate market in Osaka and the Kansai region following the 2025 World Expo. We explore the investment opportunities created by redevelopment in the Umeda, Nakanoshima, and Namba areas.
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.
From the urban planning decision in 2013 to completion in 2018, this article explains how the Akasaka 9-chome North District Type I Urban Redevelopment Project transformed a cliffside and densely built wooden housing area into a 44-story tower, and how it contributed to rising real estate values in Akasaka, Minato City.
Gentrification—the displacement of residents through urban redevelopment—is advancing in Japan. Learn about cases in Kyoto, Osaka, and Shimokitazawa, and the rights conversion manipulation revealed in Nihonbashi redevelopment. What are the rights conversion risks that ultra-high-net-worth investors need to know?
Polarization in Tokyo's office market is deepening, with vacancy rates of 0.7% and 26.3% existing at the same time. As the flight to quality toward Class A buildings accelerates, INA provides a thorough explanation of the strategies investors should take.
This article systematically analyzes the reasons tenants move out and explains strategies for achieving longer occupancy. It introduces practical methods for using move-out surveys, reducing vacancies, and improving tenant satisfaction for property management professionals.
A comprehensive guide to Tokyo's unprecedented simultaneous redevelopment in the 5 central wards. Analyzing key projects like Nihonbashi Torch Tower, Takanawa Gateway City, Nishi-Shinjuku, and the 'gravity effect' on land prices.
A guide for wealthy investors and property owners on the next redevelopment areas after Minato Ward. Comprehensive analysis of investment potential in Shinagawa, Shinjuku, and Toyosu, along with rental strategies to maximize asset values.
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 policy rate rose to 0.75%, mortgage demand cooled while foreign buyers kept going. The gap between end-user and investment demand, and what owners should do.
Akasaka Intercity AIR, born from the Akasaka 1-chome redevelopment, has become the first large-scale mixed-use building in Japan to earn LEED Platinum. We examine the data behind a 55% rise in land prices and what the redevelopment's ripple effects mean for owners and investors.
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.
Japan's Category I urban redevelopment of Dogenzaka 2-chome South — a 30-story, 155-meter mixed-use tower costing ¥76.7 billion (approx. USD 511 million), due February 2027 — is recasting Shibuya land values for nearby investors.