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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.
A guide to Japan's room-cleaning (rūmu kurīningu) costs by floor plan and by area, who pays when a tenant moves out, and how international owners and tenants can keep the bill down.
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.
A complete guide to selling property in Japan, from valuation and agency agreements to viewings and tax filing, with the fees, taxes, and Japan-specific steps every international owner should know. Contact INA&Associates for a consultation.
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.
The Dogenzaka 2-chome plan is a large mixed-use project connected to Shibuya Station. Scale, floor plate, completion date, access and the effect on Shibuya property values.
What kind of work will remain for humans in the real estate industry in the AI era? We will consider the values required of future real estate personnel, centering on judgment, trust, responsibility, and relationship repair.
This article organizes the roles and flow of money among management companies, property owners, and brokerage firms, and explains from an owner’s perspective when a management company should be changed and what risks to consider. It also introduces how to assess management quality.
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.
What is a company meant to exist for in purpose-driven management? This article examines the company as a platform that brings individual purpose into society through talent-centered management.
Why does integrity matter so much in talent management in the AI era? This article examines the value of people who build trust over time as skills become obsolete.
A guide to Japan’s exterior wall sealing (shīringu, also called kōkingu/caulking): material types, deterioration warning signs, and the real cost of full replacement versus overlay repair in USD, plus how to choose a trustworthy contractor. For building waterproofing in Japan, consult INA&Associates.
A guide for international investors to sashine, Japan's distinctive price-negotiation custom for property purchases — discount benchmarks, reading the seller, and the leverage that raises your odds of success. INA&Associates
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.
Right-hand talent in SMEs is not someone you simply hire, but someone you welcome in. Daisuke Inazawa, CEO of INA&Associates, explains five criteria: integrity, initiative, translation ability, a long-term perspective, and empathy, along with the organizational design that allows a true right hand to grow.
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.
Understand the basics, benefits, and pitfalls of sublease agreements for property owners and learn about recent legal regulations affecting these contracts.
This article explains parking sharing services as a practical option for rental properties without parking, covering benefits, drawbacks, and service comparisons. Consult INA&Associates for tailored advice.
This article explains the types of real estate investment loans, how they differ from home loans, compares apartment loans and proper loans, and outlines key points in the lending review process. INA&Associates supports investors in building their assets.
Choosing a real estate investment seminar in Japan comes down to three things: the instructor's credibility, how practical the content is, and the hosting company's track record. This guide covers the four checks to make before signing up, how the right seminar differs for beginners versus landowners and asset holders, the five seminar types, how to prepare, and the warning signs of a seminar to avoid.
A thorough investor-focused comparison of real estate brokerage and buyout. From sale price, speed, and non-conformity liability to brokerage with a buyout guarantee, an expert explains the optimal exit strategy.