Analysts say the market is on an encouraging growth trajectory. Hotels have performed extremely well over the past half year, and rounds off a year of rapid and sustained growth for the overall ... ( read original story ...)
S.Korea casino resort Inspire opens client office in Osaka, Japan
Inspire, a resort with foreigner-only casino at Incheon in South Korea, has opened a representative office in Osaka, in Kansai, Japan. That is according to a Japanese-language press release issued on ... ( read original story ...)
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd Announces Construction of New Condominium, EXCELSIOR SHAKUJII-KOEN, in Tokyo
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd is a Japanese developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums, across Tokyo, Kanagawa prefecture, and Sapporo. In addition, the ... ( read original story ...)
I spent 7 days in Japan — here’s what nobody tells you
Sometimes called the Kyoto of eastern Japan, Kamakura boasts dozens of shrines including the Great Buddha, a towering 13-metre bronze statue that miraculously survived a tsunami in the 15th century. ( read original story ...)
Morgan Stanley raising about $920 million for Japan real estate fund: Sources
The US firm is the latest global asset manager to set its sights on Japanese real estate. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Soaring condominium prices even turning away ‘power couples’ in Japan
The value of residential land is climbing in Japan amid a surge in condominium prices, with the average price of newly built apartments in th・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hotel investments account for a fifth of 2024 total property transactions
Hotel investments hit JPY1.1 trillion in 2024. In a recent report, Savills noted that hotels have been a highly desirable asset in 2024, given the bright performance and future prospects of the wider ... ( read original story ...)
Warburg Pincus Purchases Tokyo Rental Houses, Plans Japan Office
Warburg Pincus plans to open a Tokyo office later this year as it seeks more real estate and private equity deals in Japan, adding to the expansion of foreign investors in the market. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Daibiru picks up Sydney office tower in $600m deal
Japanese property giant Daibiru Corporation has snapped up a Sydney office block for more than $600 million, as investors from that region show increasing interest in Australian real estate. ( read original story ...)
Fairmont is bringing sky-high views and a 65-foot infinity pool to Tokyo
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will open its first-ever property in Japan this summer and is now taking reservations for the Tokyo hotel. ( read original story ...)
Japanese property cat rates down by as much as 15% at April 1: Howden Re
Howden Re has reported that risk-adjusted catastrophe reinsurance excess-of-loss (XoL) rates-on-line for Japan saw reductions of 10-15% at the April 1st ... ( read original story ...)
Disrespectful Foreign Tourists Force Closure of Japanese Shrine Fixed by Ghost of Tsushima Fans
The Watazumi Shrine on Tsushima Island has been closed to all tourists following “a grave and unforgivable act of disrespect by foreigners”. There’s no information on what exactly occurred, but the ... ( read original story ...)
The Ultimate Guide to Tokyo’s Best Luxury Hotels
Ahead of a record-breaking travel boom, the capital’s best stays fuse futuristic comforts with artisanal touches—proof that Japanese hospitality is constantly being reimagined. ( read original story ...)
Why Are Hawaiians Buying Property in Japan?
For visitors that have made the trip across the Pacific a few times, researching available vacation homes and other property in Japan is common. Some visitors look for property that could be used ... ( read original story ...)
Star Asia Expands Osaka Property Portfolio with Retail Acquisition
Star Asia Investment Corp. ( ($JP:3468) ) has shared an update. Star Asia Investment Corporation has announced the additional acquisition of a ... ( read original story ...)
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd Anticipates Completion of New Hotel, ENT TERRACE ASAKUSABASHI, in Tokyo
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd is a Japanese developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums, across Tokyo, Kanagawa prefecture, and Sapporo. In addition, the ... ( read original story ...)