February apartment transactions reach 12-year high - REINS
New data from REINS has shown that apartment sales across Tokyo's three central wards, Chiyoda, Chuo and Minato, increased by more than 40 per cent from January to February.
JR East, Kinokuniya & Muroo Co. Ltd Partner With Infarm To Power Urban Farming Expansion To Japan
The agreement marks the first expansion of Berlin-based urban farming company to Asia, offering produce freshly-harvested at JR East-owned Kinokuniya retail locations in Tokyo starting in summer 2020. An additional distribution partnership with Muroo Co. Ltd will drive Infarm's national...
In 2019, Japan enjoyed its highest foreign visitor numbers on record, rounding off a ten year period of growth in the nation's tourism sector, with more international travelers using Japanese railways than any other year throughout the decade.
Recently, Asianwallets has signed cooperation agreements with Japanese mobile payment providers Globepay and Trysee. The three parties will provide "local payment services" and "exclusive benefits for members" targeting Southeast Asian tourists travelling Japan.
Price of new housing in Tokyo 'likely to remain high'
Japan Property Central has identified the shrinking supply and rising price of new apartments as the most notable trends of Tokyo's residential property market throughout 2019.
Central Tokyo apartment prices hit new record high
New data from Japan Property Central has shown the average sale price of an existing apartment in Tokyo’s 23 wards increased for the 10th month in a row.
Bank of Japan to carry low interest rate into 2020, keeping mortgages affordable
The Bank of Japan announced earlier this year that it would maintain its historically low interest rates, ensuring continuous affordable loans for home buyers.
