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A practical, honest comparison of Japanese real estate investment and foreign currency deposits across risk, liquidity, leverage, and tax — including Japan-specific rules on acquisition tax, deposit insurance, and the five-year capital-gains threshold.
A practical guide for owners and overseas investors to selling a home in Japan at the highest price — from Japan's distinctive brokerage-agreement types and appraisal practices, to realistic costs, taxes, and how to choose a trustworthy agency.
Tower mansions (tawamanshon) — Japan's high-rise condominiums — use a parking system unlike most Western condos: flat, mechanical, and self-park garages, with far fewer spaces than units. This guide explains the three types, typical monthly fees in US dollars, and the key checks for international buyers and investors.
In Japan, fair market rent is set by three factors: yield-based calculation, comparison with neighboring listings, and the property's own value — a framework that differs from how many Western investors price a rental. This guide walks international owners of Japanese property through the formula for reverse-calculating monthly rent from purchase price and target yield, vacancy tactics that do not rely on cutting rent, and a five-step process from pre-listing checks to post-listing review. Figures here are general benchmarks; consult a qualified professional, such as a tax accountant or financial adviser, before making a final decision.
This article analyzes land price trends in Musashi-Kosugi, one of Japan's most sought-after residential areas. It explains the post-2005 growth trend, the impact of the 2019 typhoon flood damage and reputational decline, and the outlook for redevelopment and investment risk.
The right time to sell a Japanese mansion (condominium) hinges on four factors: market prices, the neighborhood, building age, and distance to the station. This guide explains the data behind each one, with currency conversions and comparisons for English-speaking property investors.
The five mindsets shared by successful real estate investors in Japan, explained for English-speaking investors. From risk management and market analysis to a long-term strategy, learn the decision-making process behind professional-grade Japanese property investing.
A guide for international investors to Japan's gross yield (hyōmen rimawari) and net yield (jisshitsu rimawari) — how they differ, typical rates by city, and the earthquake-standard and building-management checks Japanese property professionals rely on before buying.
Japan's Residential Property Price Index (不動産価格指数) is an official price-trend indicator published monthly by MLIT. This guide explains how to read the condominium (owner-occupied) series, the hedonic method behind it, how to combine it with the official land-price survey, actual transaction prices, and REINS, and the five steps and four cautions for timing a condo sale — with comparisons to the US Case-Shiller/FHFA and UK ONS indices for overseas investors.
Japan's construction cost index for RC (reinforced-concrete) apartment buildings kept climbing in April 2026. Using Tokyo's RC apartment construction-cost index of 143.8, we explain the financial checks every owner should run before committing to a land-use or rental project.
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.
A full guide to the Minami-Koiwa 7-chome Station-front District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project (第一種市街地再開発事業): plan outline, public-space upgrades, and what the south exit of Koiwa Station means for hands-on real-estate practice in Tokyo.
A plain-English guide to the South Block of the Musashi-Koganei Station North Exit East District redevelopment in Tokyo: a 33-storey, ~122m residential-commercial tower with 415 homes, new plazas and pedestrian decks, and a 2029 completion target, explained from official sources for global investors.
A professional's guide to tenant recruitment in Japan: the difference between general (ippan boshu) and exclusive (sennin boshu) listings, the leasing cost structure, self-sourcing methods, and how to choose a leasing agent, plus practical vacancy-prevention tactics.
We will explain the Type 1 urban redevelopment project in the Kobe Sannomiya Kumoidori 5-chome area from the perspective of its impact on Busta Kobe Sannomiya, Kobe Sannomiya TWINGATE, and surrounding real estate practices.
Based on official materials, this article organizes the Toranomon 1- and 2-Chome District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project in Minato City, Tokyo: the roughly 2.2-hectare area, the three-dimensional plaza and pedestrian network linked with Toranomon Hills Station, the land-use composition of blocks A-1 to A-3, and its relationship to surrounding redevelopment.
The Mita Koyamacho West District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project is an approximately 2.5-hectare type 1 urban redevelopment project progressing along Furukawa in Mita 1-chome, Minato City. Targeting the low-lying blocks near Azabu-Juban, the plan, as announced, combines housing, retail, living support facilities, parks, and plazas while advancing parcel reorganization, improved disaster resilience, and better waterfront circulation as one integrated effort.
Based on Minato City materials about the Kita-Aoyama 3-Chome District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project, this article organizes the developer, scale, uses, road and plaza development, sports facility plan, and the relationship with the Omotesando and Gaienmae surroundings.
Based on official materials from the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Urban Development, this article organizes the planning outline, mixed-use characteristics, and relationship with the Iidabashi and Fujimi area of the Fujimi 2-Chome 3-Ban District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project underway in Fujimi 2-chome, Chiyoda City.
Based on disclosures from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Urban Development Bureau, this article organizes the plan outline, development features, and relationship to the Jimbocho, Ochanomizu, and Ogawamachi areas for the Kanda Ogawamachi 3-chome West South District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project advancing in Kanda Ogawamachi 3-chome, Chiyoda Ward.
The existing home sales volume index for January 2026 increased by 3.7% from the previous month nationwide. Let's check the differences between detached houses, condominiums, and regions from the perspective of investment decisions.
Based on official materials, we will explain the plan outline of the Mita 3-4-chome District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project, the development of public facilities, and the impact on the real estate market in the Tamachi/Mita area.
Explaining the Toranomon/Azabudai area type 1 urban redevelopment project using official materials. You can check the outline of the plan for Azabudai Hills, the development of public facilities, and the impact on the real estate market.
Based on official materials, we will explain the impact of the Toranomon 2-chome district Type 1 urban redevelopment project on hospital buildings, business buildings, public facility development, and the real estate market.
Based on official documents, we will explain the outline of the plan for the Noborito Station District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project, the development of public facilities, and the impact on the real estate market in northern Kawasaki City.
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.