Experience the unique charm of Christmas in Tokyo 2023!  As in previous years, various places in Tokyo gradually light up with Christmas decorations starting from late November, adding a rich festive atmosphere to this bustling metropolis. The decorations, primarily in champagne gold and blue tones, bloom in every corner, presenting lights of different sizes as if adorning the entire city like a dreamlike painting. Simultaneously, with the advancement of technology, Christmas light shows incorporate the latest techniques, providing visitors with a unique visual feast, immersing e ..read more

Understanding the building materials and structure of real estate can help you choose a more suitable property. Have you ever considered knowing more about the construction materials and structure of the real estate when considering buying a property, ? Whether you're buying property as an investment or for your own use, understanding the building materials and structure of real estate can help you choose a more suitable property.   ..read more

◆Changes in Land Prices Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: What are the Investment Opportunities in the Tokyo Area?◆ Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, the situation seems to have been improved this year. Countries around the world, including Japan, are no longer under lockdown and are re-opening their borders for overseas travelers. The global economy also appears to have rebounded.  It is time to review the tendency of land prices in Japan that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the past few years ..read more

After the re-opening of entry to Japan in October, many foreigners who have hunger for Japan travel for long time cannot wait to visit the country.  If you are one of them, it is not only the amazing maple scenes you can enjoy in November, the stunning illumination in December is also cannot be missed.     ..read more

In Japan, there are a lot of places where you can enjoy the maple scene. Here are 10 spots for beautiful maple scenes that you cannot afford to miss. Most of them are within 23 wards of Tokyo, which is convenient to visit, while two of them are in suburbs of Tokyo, which is good for a leisurely day trip.   ..read more

It was once widely reported that the population of Tokyo was temporarily declining due to the influence of COVID-19 and the new trend of telework, which caused the population to disperse to other cities and suburbs. However, despite the continued prevalence of COVID-19, the population of Tokyo, including the number of foreigners entering the country, has begun to increase recently. This article will reveal the latest trend in the population of Tokyo and the real estate market.   ..read more

Basically, the procedure of buying real estate in Japan is more or less similar to other countries.  One of the biggest possible obstacles is the language hurdle, as all documents related to property transactions are in Japanese.  This article is going to give a brief overview of the process for acquiring a property in Japan. This might be helpful for those who are new to the property market in Japan and are interested in buying a property in Japan for either living or investment.   ..read more

In Japan, property prices are decided by both land and buildings value. Although there is a tendency that the value of building decreases with increasing building age, the land value might not go in the same way.   This article will show the most updated land value in Tokyo and the change in 5 years. The land value is one of the key factors affecting the overall property price in Tokyo. The value trend might hint at where there is potential for property investment in Tokyo, especially within the 23 special wards.   ..read more

Is it better to invest in a new construction property or a second-hand one? What are the factors affecting the decision making on the choice of property? Here is a comparison of the pros and cons of both new and old properties in Japan. As there is always pros and cons for different kinds of property and hence it is important to understand the merits or demerits when considering different choices. This article is going to further explain the potential benefits and risks of both new and old properties in Japan.   ..read more

  What is the meaning of 1R, 1K, 1DK and 1LDK in Japan property?   When looking for a property in Japan, whatever it is a house or a condominium, it is better to understand how Japanese categorize the floorplan types of different residential properties. Most of the property companies will ask his customers for the type of floorplan they prefer. The abbreviations of 1R, 1K, 1DK, 1LDK and 2LDK, etc are used for categorizing the types of floorplans for a flat or house. In this article, the above abbreviations will be elaborated further with accompany of floorplans and photos so that y ..read more