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Oct 9, 2018

Markets

Market Overviews

What will happen after Rugby World Cup 2019 and 2020 Olympics in Tokyo?

The answer may be integrated resorts - otherwise known as casinos. Adam German, Vice President of Business Development at Housing Japan discusses Tokyo's Casino plans and potential effects on real estate.

Aug 27, 2018

Markets

Apartment owner fined for illegal 'minpaku' letting

An apartment owner in Tokyo has been fined 970,000 Yen (approx. USD 8,700) after his building's owners association sued him for illegally letting out his apartment.

Jul 17, 2018

Markets

Research Reports

Annual growth to remain healthy says Savills

Savills Japan's latest Briefing - Residential Leasing Q2 2018 indicates that Tokyo's residential annual growth should remain healthy and continue its upward trend.

Jul 11, 2018

How To Guides

Market Introductions

Freehold vs. leasehold: What types of land ownership are available to foreign residents in Japan?

While leasehold is the most common form of apartment/condo ownership in many parts of the world, freehold rights are prevalent in Japan.

Jun 26, 2018

Tailored Design Lab's "Alcove" apartment in Tokyo

Designed by architects of Tailored Design Lab, this Ikebukuro apartment brings a sophisticated and simple approach to Tokyo living.

Jun 26, 2018

Design

Architecture

Front Office design "Fish Tank" in Tokyo

With a rooftop terrace and open glass facade, this Tokyo home designed by Will Galloway and the team at Front Office boasts uninterrupted views.

Jun 20, 2018

Properties

6% YoY increase for apartment rent in Tokyo

Japan Property Central and Tokyo Kantei reveal Tokyo's rental market has seen figures drop between months, but increase YoY.

Jun 13, 2018

Properties

Investment

Fund to convert Japan's historic architecture into luxury boutique hotels

REthink Tokyo sat down with Christopher Aiello, Fund Manager of the Odyssey Japan Boutique Hospitality Fund about their latest alternative real estate strategy.

May 30, 2018

Markets

Research Reports

2020 Olympics to have positive influence on real estate market - Savills Japan

Savills Japan's spotlight report Beyond Tokyo 2020: Prospects for the Japanese real estate market indicates that nation-wide infrastructure improvement and redevelopment projects in preparation for the 2020 Olympics should have a positive influence on Tokyo's real estate market in the long term...