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Branz Tower Osaki draws over six thousand buyer inquiries before July sales launch
On April 11th, Tokyu Fudosan announced the model room opening for Branz Tower Osaki , a new 40-story condominium scheduled for completion...
Adam German
3 hours ago2 min read

Existing condo sales in Greater Tokyo up double digits for third straight month
On April 10th, the Real Estate Information Network for East Japan (REINS; pronounced “rains”) released its March 2025 Greater Tokyo...
Adam German
4 days ago2 min read


New and existing single-family homes in Greater Tokyo show divergent pricing trends says Kantei
In March 2025, the Greater Tokyo Area's single-family home (SFH) market showed contrasting trends between brand-new and existing...
Adam German
5 days ago2 min read

Japan’s 2025 official land prices rise for fourth straight year
Japan’s official land prices for 2025 increased nationwide for the fourth consecutive year, with an average rise of 2.7%. This marks the...
Adam German
Apr 31 min read


Branz Chiyoda Fujimi build fully completed says Tokyu Fudosan
On March 12th, Tokyu Fudosan announced the construction completion of Branz Chiyoda Fujimi , a flagship luxury condominium in Tokyo’s...
Adam German
Mar 252 min read


Greater Tokyo existing condo sales continue surge in February 2025
On March 10th, the Real Estate Information Network Systems (REINS; pronounced “rains) released the February 2025 Greater Tokyo Area (GTA)...
Adam German
Mar 112 min read


Japan 2024 average price for new condos sets record high
Japan’s average new condominium price reached a record high in 2024 for the eighth consecutive year, driven by rising construction costs...
Adam German
Feb 272 min read

Greater Tokyo property sold average age rises to 24.5 years old in 2024
The average age of existing condominiums sold in the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA) reached 24.53 years in 2024, increasing by 0.70 years from...
Adam German
Feb 261 min read

Japan 2025 GDP growth and why the champagne should stay on ice says expert
On February 17th, Moody’s Analytics head of Japan economics Stefan Angrick spoke with CNBC Street Signs about why recent growth in...
Adam German
Feb 211 min read

Greater Tokyo new condo releases drop 44 percent YoY for January 2025
New condo units released in the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA) fell sharply in January 2025, dropping 44.2% year-on-year (YoY) to 620 units,...
Adam German
Feb 202 min read


Greater Tokyo January 2025 condo sold price per square meter average highest since November 1990
On February 10th, the Real Estate Information Network for East Japan (REINS; pronounced “rains”) released property trends in the Greater...
Adam German
Feb 122 min read

Japan 2024 real wages drop again as inflation outpaces pay says NHK World
On February 5th, NHK World’s Yuko Fukushima reported that 2024 real wages fell against inflation in the same period for the third...
Adam German
Feb 102 min read

Japan new condo supply hits lowest level since 1980 as prices remain strong
On January 30th, Tokyo Kantei released its 2024 Condominium Data White Paper , revealing that new condominium supply in Japan fell...
Adam German
Feb 42 min read


Almost four in ten Japan condos now over 30 years old says Tokyo Kantei
Japan’s nationwide condominium stock reached 7.7 million units as of December 31, 2024, according to data released by Tokyo Kantei on...
Adam German
Feb 32 min read

Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate to highest level since 2008
On Friday, January 24th, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised the benchmark rate 25 basis points to 0.5 percent; the highest rate in 17 years. ...
Adam German
Jan 273 min read


December prints 56th straight months of YoY growth for Greater Tokyo condo market
Japan's real estate market continues to show resilience as both prices and transactions for existing condominiums rose in December 2024,...
Adam German
Jan 152 min read

Japan wage hikes key to property affordability in 2025
Wage growth in Japan's corporate sector is set to play a critical role in the economy in 2025, with analysts predicting its impact on the...
Adam German
Jan 102 min read

Greater Tokyo new condo sales dip in November 2024
On December 19, the Real Estate Economic Institute released its latest analysis of the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA) new condominium market...
Adam German
Dec 20, 20242 min read


November 2024 sees first rise in existing Greater Tokyo condo sales in five months
The East Japan Real Estate Information Network reported November 2024 market trends for the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA), highlighting...
Adam German
Dec 13, 20241 min read


November CPI shows Tokyo 23 ward rents rise most YoY in nearly 30 years
On December 5th, the Nikkei Shimbun reported that residential rents in Japan, long considered resistant to increases, are rising sharply,...
Adam German
Dec 5, 20242 min read

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