Known for its neon-lit Dotonbori district and Universal Studios Japan, Osaka is a familiar destination for many Singaporean travellers. Increasingly, it is also emerging as a hotspot for property ... ( read original story ...)
Hospitality brand FUFU JAPAN to open its first Tokyo property in Ginza
Kato Pleasure Group has formally announced a ninth location for its Michelin-recognised brand FUFU JAPAN, this time in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Most Michelin Key-awarded Resort Brand, FUFU, Opens Its First Tokyo Property “FUFU Tokyo Ginza,” in the City’s Luxury District
Kato Pleasure Group, the hotelier behind Michelin-recognized FUFU JAPAN's collection of refined small luxury resorts, is proud to announce the ... ( read original story ...)
Yen Mortgage Loans Now Available: A Breakthrough in Financing for Overseas Buyers of Japan Property
A major development for international buyers interested in Japanese real estate has just debuted in Japan – non-residents can now easily access mortgages in Japanese yen without local income, ... ( read original story ...)
Travelers to Tokyo are fighting jet lag and stress. Here’s what they’ll find.
No city in the world stresses you out quite like Tokyo. With its narrow streets, densely packed subways and frenetic pace, it's no wonder the Japanese capital also has a famous wellness culture to ... ( read original story ...)
Unusual Boom in Property Market: What’s Driving Housing Price Surge in Japan
For years, property prices and rents in Japan's urban areas barely changed. Then in 2023, the market exploded to life as investment money started pouring into new condos. In many cases, buyers are ... ( read original story ...)
JW Marriott Hotel debuts in Tokyo with Takanawa Gateway City property
JW Marriott Tokyo is part of the larger ¥600 billion JPY Takanawa Gateway City redevelopment project with East Japan Railway (JR East). ( read original story ...)
Singapore investors turn to Japan property market amid weak yen, tourism boom
More Singapore-based investors, from individual buyers to major developers, are pouring money into Japan’s property market, drawn by the yen’s weakness, healthy yields and tourism growth. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s first JW Marriott brings a whole floor of mindfulness
The newest addition to Tokyo’s growing stable of luxury accommodations is a place of firsts. Opened Oct. 23, the JW Marriott Tokyo is the brand’s first hotel in the Japanese capital. Located in the ... ( read original story ...)
‘One Piece’ Producer Tetsu Fujimura Says Japan’s IP Wave Is Going Global
Tetsu Fujimura’s keynote talk at the Tokyo market offered a convincing argument that Japanese IP is becoming one of the country’s core industries. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo couple denied housing after disabilities revealed
A couple in Tokyo were all set to move into a new home when a real estate agent abruptly relayed a message from the apartment management company. ( read original story ...)
Singapore investors flock to Japanese real estate as yen hits multi-year low
At one investment firm, Singaporeans have overtaken Hong Kong investors to become its top buyers of Japanese properties, now accounting for half of all transactions. ( read original story ...)
Rents Hit 18-Year High in Tokyo as Japan’s Office Market Defies Gravity
Japan's office market tightened further in the third quarter of 2025, with vacancies falling in half of the nation's major cities and rents climbing to record levels, according to a new report by CBRE ... ( read original story ...)
IHG to develop Six Senses property in Japan’s Myoko Kogen ski region
Following its acquisition by IHG in 2019, the company has expanded globally with properties in over 20 countries and 38 under development. "IHG to develop Six Senses property in Japan’s Myoko Kogen ... ( read original story ...)
Man gives up on homeownership in Australia, buys $5000 house in Japan
Australians are visiting Japan in record numbers with some falling so hard for the Asian nation that they’re putting down roots and buying property. ( read original story ...)
Why Japanese Homes Lose Value So Quickly
Unlike in many countries, homes in Japan often depreciate the moment they’re built. From unique tax policies and postwar construction norms to cultural attitudes and design lifespans, this exploration ... ( read original story ...)