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Tokyo Luxury Apartment Showcase: Hotel & Residence Roppongi

In today’s feature, we invite you to experience a luxurious short-term stay in Tokyo at the Hotel & Residence Roppongi. This amazing property is designed for visitors looking for centrally located accommodations in Tokyo, whether for business or  a vacation... More

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Tokyo Luxury Apartment Showcase: The Conoe Daikanyama

Tokyo is a city where you can find an amazing variety of apartments and neighborhoods. From budget studios to lavish penthouses, there is something for everyone in the megalopolis of Tokyo. In this new series on Tokyo luxury apartments, we... More

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Luxury Kyoto Apartment: What can you buy for $1.9M in Kyoto?

In an exclusive, Real Estate Japan is pleased to announce the availability of this fully-renovated luxury apartment, that has recently been released for sale to the international market. The apartment on offer is a fully-renovated unit in the vintage  Humans Well Kyoto building,... More

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Luxury Tokyo Apartments For Rent

Tokyo is second to no city in the world when it comes to luxury rental apartments. From high-rise condominium towers in the heart of Roppongi to more relaxed low-rise homes amidst the suburban greenbelt of Denenchofu, Tokyo has it all. In... More

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Finding Student Friendly Apartments in Tokyo

The new school year is just around the corner in Japan – where the school year starts in April and ends in March – so for our eager scholars looking for some information on how to find a short-term apartment... More

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Tokyo Apartment Market Forecast: Trends to watch for in 2021

The Real Estate Economic Institute (REEI) has released its 2021 forecast for supply and price trends for the new condominium market for the greater Tokyo area, which includes Tokyo and the prefectures of Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama. Below are the... More

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Top 5 Places Where Foreigners Are Renting Apartments in Tokyo: December 2020 Edition

In this post, we present the Top 5 most popular stations for people searching for properties to rent on realestate.co.jp as we head to the last few days of December 2020. The ranking below is based on an analysis of property listings... More

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Top 5 unrealistic expectations about finding an apartment in Japan

Speaking to apartment hunters and real estate agents everyday, I’ve noticed that there are a few common misconceptions people have about moving in Japan. Below are the five that I see most often. Please give it a read so you’ll... More

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What’s the best apartment size for singles vs couples in Japan?

Japan is a big fan of abbreviations, and floor plan terminology is no exception to this rule. You may be aware of how floor plans in Japan work, but just in case, here is a quick primer. Apartments in Japan... More

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8 Things to look for in your next Tokyo apartment, when you’re ready to move out of your budget place!

If you’re coming to start your new life in Japan right out of college or in your early twenties, you might not have the luxury of being able to choose a mid-range apartment when you first arrive. This is because... More

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Furnished Apartment for Rent in Yokohama, Free WiFi, Low Move-in Costs

In this new series, we comb through the rental listings to find great value apartments throughout Japan that are worthy enough to make you want to move! Today’s Featured Property Furnished Apartment Near Mitsuzawa-Shimocho Station – 1 Stop to Yokohama... More

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Come Home to this Centrally Located 1LDK Apartment For Sale in Shibuya!

There are many reasons why Shibuya is one of the most sought after areas to live in Tokyo. Living in one of the capital’s premiere city centers will keep your commute reasonable and make it easy to enjoy everything Tokyo... More

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What is a 3LDK apartment? — Japanese Apartment 101 Guides

What exactly is a 3LDK apartment and what can you expect to see when you’re looking at a listing for a 3LDK? What is a 3LDK apartment in Japan? The 3 in 3LDK refers to three rooms designated as bedrooms... More

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What can you buy for $1.5million to $2 million in Japan? Luxury dream homes from around Japan

In this installment in the “what can you buy” series, by popular request, we are going up market… to the $1.5 million to $2million price range. This is equivalent to between ¥162 million and ¥217 million. To put this price... More

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$1 Million Buys 91 Square Meters of Tokyo Luxury Real Estate

Knight Frank’s 2017 Prime International Residential Index (PIRI) rankings reveal how many square meters of luxury residential real estate could be purchased for one million US dollars across the world’s top cities last year. In 2016, a high-net-worth individual looking... More

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Tokyo Luxury Newly-Built Condominiums: The Parkhouse Residences in Central Tokyo

With the perception that the high-end residential property market in Tokyo may be at a peak, luxury condominium developers have had to work especially hard in recent years to differentiate their brand. One developer that continues to stand above the fray... More

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Tokyo’s Smallest Studio Apartments

There is a stereotype of Japan as a nation of workaholics who labor all day, only to come home to tiny, cramped apartments at night. Since we primarily cover the property market on Real Estate Japan, we won’t go into the first... More

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Tokyo’s Top-10 Million Dollar Apartments

This article takes a look at the ten most expensive condominium buildings sold in the last few years, the average sales prices, and the neighbourhoods where they are located. In Japanese, these buildings are known as “Oku-Shon”. The “oku” stands... More

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Profile of Tokyo Luxury Residential Condo Buyers

In a previous post, we wrote about what the wealthy are buying in Tokyo and described the huge interest in the Brillia Towers Meguro development. The Brillia Towers Meguro is a luxury condominium development consisting of two high-rise residential towers that... More

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The Most Expensive Apartment Sold in Tokyo in 2015

The most expensive condominium sold last year in Tokyo was the 203.96-sqm (2,195 sqft) penthouse in the “Park Court Akasaka Hinokicho The Tower” development, which sold for 1.5 billion yen ($12.7 million). The Park Court Akasaka Hinokicho Tower is a 170-meter, 44-story... More