A Japanese architect's fifth residence harmonizing with nature in this western Japan town is said to be the culmination of his pur・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Inside Tokyo’s luxurious Bulgari hotel: An oasis from which to explore all the Japanese capital has to offer
The Italian jewellery house’s new hotel has opened in a city with more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other, and a societal dedication to perfection, and the high-end hospitality here is ... ( read original story ...)
Greater Tokyo to see a record level of new logistics supply in 2023
There will be over 4 million sqm of new supply. According to a recent report by Savills, in Greater Tokyo, the pace of completions increased significantly, with nearly 3.0 million sq m of new ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo industrial vacancy rises for the tenth consecutive quarter
The vacancy rate hit 6.2% in the first half of the year. Savills reports that some difficulties persist in the Greater Tokyo market’s logistics property market, largely stemming from the notable ... ( read original story ...)
This Tiny Osaka Apartment Is More Stairs than Living Space
As you can see, the apartment is full of stairs. There’s just a teeny-tiny foyer, then straight ahead, stairs. To get to each room, you’d either have to climb or descend. The four-square-meter ... ( read original story ...)
GIC Weighs Sale of Tokyo Office Tower for More Than $2 Billion
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte is considering the sale of a top-grade Tokyo skyscraper and has approached potential buyers about the property, according to people with ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian shares fall back amid selling of China property shares
Shares fell back Tuesday in Asia after U.S. markets were closed for the Labor Day holiday. U.S. futures also were lower and oil prices were mixed. Hong Kong fell nearly 2% as Chinese property stocks ... ( read original story ...)
A Swedish millennial bought one of Japan’s famously cheap abandoned houses. Here’s how he turned the 100-year-old property into a luxury Airbnb.
Anton Wormann, a 30-year-old Swedish model, moved to Tokyo in 2019 after visiting for work. Wormann started buying and DIY-renovating cheap, neglected houses in his neighborhood. His most recent ... ( read original story ...)
Mapletree Logistics Trust divests Japan property for $95.5m
The sale price is 12.2% above the property’s latest evaluation. Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) has sold the Moriya Centre in Japan for $95.5m (JPY10.03b) to a third-party buyer. In a bourse filing, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s old abandoned houses, or akiya, draw Hong Kong, foreign buyers looking for a bargain holiday home to let
Lying vacant in mainly rural areas, Japan’s 8 million or so akiya can often be snapped up for a fraction of the price of a new or lived-in property in a housing market that is already cheap compared ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s old abandoned houses, or akiya, draw foreign buyers looking for a bargain holiday home to let
Lying vacant in mainly rural areas, Japan’s 8 million or so akiya can often be snapped up for a fraction of the price of a new or lived-in property in a housing market that is already cheap compared ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japanese knotweed should be no worse for your house price than buddleia
The very mention of Japanese knotweed can strike fear into homeowners and gardeners alike – with discovery of the invasive and highly resilient plant considered to be a death sentence for house prices ... ( read original story ...)
The four unique ways Tokyo approaches housing can offer lessons for Australia
How does Tokyo's property market compare to Australia's? Here are four unique lessons, from loose zoning laws to smaller dwelling sizes, an advanced public transport system and an openness to ... ( read original story ...)
SYLA Technologies Announces Sale of Condominium Development Site in Shimo-Meguro, Tokyo
Property Information and Sale Details Summary of the Land Sold Location: 3-chome, Shimo-Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Access Point: 10-minute walk from Meguro Station (JR Yamanote Line) 6-minute walk from ... ( read original story ...)
Hotel Indigo opens Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya in Japan
Hotel Indigo, a luxury hotel brand under IHG Hotels & Resorts, has opened its fourth property in Japan. The Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya is located in the Shibuya neighbourhood of Tokyo and has been ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Regulator to Evaluate Banks’ Commercial Property Exposure
Japan’s financial regulator plans to review major banks’ exposure to overseas commercial real estate, reflecting global alertness to troubles in the sector. ( read original story ...)