Tag: property

OSAKA -- Sharp plans to sell as early as this fiscal year the land on which its major Osaka factory sits to increase its cash on hand. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO--Japan's economy is finally reflating after years of stagnation. Though rising interest rates are typically seen as a headwind for real estate, in Japan, the shift is unlocking opportunities for ... ( read original story ...)

As Tokyo’s property market continues to surge, a growing number of newly built apartments are being flipped within a year of purchase, signaling the rise of speculative investments. ( read original story ...)

A survey of new condominium transactions in major metropolitan areas showed a rise in buyers with overseas addresses, with Tokyo seei ... ( read original story ...)

Hanshin Juken, a real estate firm based in Fukushima, has purchased 212 Lafayette St. in the heart of SoHo from Witnick Real Estate Partners for about $18 million, property records show. Witnick had ... ( read original story ...)

Centara signs Centara Life Osaka, a US$81M project expanding its Japan presence and boosting brand synergies with Centara Grand. ( read original story ...)

Yamada Green Resources has acquired a three-storey building and the land that it sits on for JPY208 million ($1.7 million). A sale and purchase agreement (SPA) was entered into on Nov 17 between the ... ( read original story ...)

Tensions spiraled on Nov. 8, when Takaichi said that a Chinese attempt to seize Taiwan by force would constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan. ( read original story ...)

One winter morning deep in the mountains, Matsuda encountered a hunter authorized to cull monkeys, which Azumino estimates at a population of about 600 in the city. Capturing monkeys is done by ... ( read original story ...)

Shared houses are redefining urban living in Tokyo. By analyzing 1,374 supplier-written property listings through text-mining, researchers identified 11 key promotional themes highlighting safety, ... ( read original story ...)

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 ...)

Kato Pleasure Group has formally announced a ninth location for its Michelin-recognised brand FUFU JAPAN, this time in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)