Olympic redevelopments in Tokyo: 5 key changes to know about
As the Olympics draw nearer, Tokyo is in the final stages of myriad redevelopment projects that will transform the metropolis on a large scale – and these reach far beyond shiny new sports venues.
Brunch is a quintessential Western pastime for lazy Sunday mornings. But don’t expect to just waltz into any café in Tokyo and be handed a brunch menu. Here we round up the best spots for you in Tokyo’s most popular residential areas.
Potential Flat 35 loan fraud — another low blow for Japan's real estate industry
A government-backed loan, designed to help more people afford family homes, has been abused to acquire investment properties in Japan. Investigations are still underway to understand the scope of the scandal and if banks knowingly issued the fraudulent loans.
The 2019 edition of the Housing Japan Magazine is available now. An annual publication, it brings together a range of interesting and informative articles covering property and fine-living from the heart of Tokyo.
How to host a dinner party — or the non-existence of home entertaining — in Japan
Americans like to compete for the title of host(ess) with the most(est) and Europeans enjoy inviting friends and family over to their homes. Not so much the Japanese. Here is a short guide to dinner hosting etiquette in Japan.
Akiya banks: Real estate listings promoting sales of abandoned Japanese homes
Akiya — abandoned homes — can be an affordable option for entering the real estate market in Japan. Here are some tips for how to find them and what to consider.
Gurner St Moritz $30m penthouse breaks Melbourne record after being sold to Antony Catalano
Luxury property developer Gurner has smashed Melbourne’s price record for the most expensive apartment sale, contracting the illustrious $30m penthouse at its ultra-luxury Saint Moritz development in St Kilda to a high-profile Melbourne family.
The future of Airbnb in Japan: Cloudy, with a strong chance of bureaucracy
The homesharing law that looked set to level the playing field seems to be closing it off instead, and Japan Airbnb renters are growing increasingly concerned about their investments.
