A van carrying kindergartners on Monday crashed into a residential property in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo, killing the driver ... ( read original story ...)
U.K. draws Japan property investors eyeing hedge on U.S. turmoil
Mitsubishi Estate is planning to plow more money into the U.K. as economic uncertainty and trade turmoil prompt the property investor to diversify beyond the United States. ( read original story ...)
Is living in central Tokyo still affordable?
Soaring property costs, foreign investment and scarce supply are reshaping who can afford to live in central Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
UK Draws Japan Property Investors Eyeing US Hedge on Turmoil
Mitsubishi Estate Co. is planning to plow more money into the UK as economic uncertainty and trade turmoil prompt the property investor to diversify beyond the US. ( read original story ...)
UK Draws Japan Property Investors Seeking US Hedge Amid Turmoil
Mitsubishi Estate Co. is planning to plow more money into the UK as economic uncertainty and trade turmoil prompt the property investor to diversify beyond the US.The Tokyo-based developer is ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Iconic “Lost in Translation” Hotel Is Finally Reopening
Forever immortalized by Sofia Coppola’s indie sensation starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, one of Japan’s most famous hotels is ready for its next chapter. ( read original story ...)
You can now book the legendary Park Hyatt Tokyo with points
Park Hyatt Tokyo now available for booking with cash or points beginning Dec. 9 after a massive renovation and reimagining. ( read original story ...)
Local Investors Create Fund to Fight Gentrification in Little Tokyo
Local investors launch a $1M fund to fight gentrification and protect Little Tokyo’s historic culture and small businesses. ( read original story ...)
Best Marriott Hotels in Japan
Japan is a country where centuries-old traditions coexist harmoniously with cutting-edge modernity. From the neon-lit streets of Tokyo to ... ( read original story ...)
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
In the fashionable suburb of Daikanyama in Tokyo, a 215-square-meter high-rise condominium unit is sitting empty, waiting for a new buyer. The condo’s features — including a spacious walk-in closet, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s rising land prices attract younger buyers to condos
A sustained rise in Japan's land prices has started to attract younger buyers, with an increasing number of them looking to pick up condominiums as investment properties. ( read original story ...)
GPIF bets on property and infrastructure in Japan, in alternative asset first
Pension funds around the world are seeking extra yields from alternative assets like private equity and real estate, but the yields reflect elevated risks in other areas. ( read original story ...)
MGM Osaka price tag now at US$10bln, as construction costs go up
The Osaka prefectural government in Japan published on Friday an updated version of its development plan for an integrated resort (IR) with casino. The project’s total investment is now expected to ... ( read original story ...)
GPIF in First Bets on Its Own for Japan Property, Infrastructure
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund is picking domestic alternative asset funds on its own for the first time, putting its cash in real estate and infrastructure such as data centers. ( read original story ...)
Investors in Japanese Property Look Beyond Tokyo
TOKYO—When it costs nearly $2 billion to buy just part of a building in a prime Tokyo location, it is no wonder some investors in Japanese property are looking farther afield. Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Signs of Strength in Tokyo Property Market
TOKYO-One of central Tokyo's largest new developments has almost fully filled its office space before opening its doors next week, underscoring strength in the city's property market. Mori Building Co ... ( read original story ...)