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3 Rules for Living in a Japanese Apartment That You Should Know

There are a lot of rules that come with living in Japan. When it comes to apartments, things can get even more complicated. Signing a two year contract in a language you may or may not be able to fully... More

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The Other Hidden Costs of Living in a Japanese Apartment

When you’re trying to decide whether you can afford to move into a particular apartment in Japan, you should also remember the other hidden costs involved, not just things like the deposit or key money. In a previous article, we... More

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Five Space Saving Ideas For Living in a Japanese Apartment

In the spirit of osouji (end-of-the-year cleaning and de-cluttering) we take a look at some ingenious products available in Japan designed to help cramped apartment dwellers use the space in their home as efficiently as possible. 10cm (4 inch) wide Sliding Kitchen Rack... More

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How to Get an Address, Bank Account and Phone Number to Rent an Apartment in Japan

Moving to Japan without an address, local phone number or bank account can be scary. To even apply for an apartment, in almost all cases, you need a bank account and phone number in Japan. But getting a phone number... More

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How much does an apartment cost in Japan’s Kansai region? September 2022 Update

Average sales prices for newly constructed apartments in Japan’s Kansai region were down 1.2% year-on-year, marking two consecutive months of year-on-year declines. In contrast, supply increased year-on-year in September by 10.1% to 1,332 units, the second consecutive month of year-on-year... More

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How much does an apartment cost in Tokyo – Sept 2022 Update

Sales prices of newly constructed apartments in the greater Tokyo region were up in September, as developers continued to rein in supply. The average sales price for a new apartment sold in the greater Tokyo metro region reached ¥66,530,000 ($450,000... More

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How much does an apartment cost in Tokyo – Sept 2022 Update

In August, the average sales price of a newly constructed apartment in the greater Tokyo region fell and supply plummeted year-on-year, as suppliers pulled back on releasing new units for sale. The average sales price for a new apartment sold... More

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How much does an apartment cost in Osaka – August 2022 Update

Average sales prices for newly constructed apartments in the Kansai region of Japan were up 11.7% year-on-year, continuing the trend established in the first half of the year. The Real Estate Economic Institute’s (REEI) August market trends report for the... More

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How much does an apartment cost in Tokyo – August 2022 Update

The average sales price of a newly constructed apartment in the greater Tokyo region was ¥63,790,000 ($460,000 USD) in July. This was a year-on-year decrease of 1.8% and a decrease of 1.1% compared to June. The average sales price per square... More

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Osaka New Apartment Market: 2022 Mid-Year Trend Report

Amidst a depressed supply situation, average sales prices of newly built condominiums in Kansai are up year-on-year, with average sales prices per square meter hitting an all-time high for the January to June period. The Real Estate Economic Institute’s (REEI)... More

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Tokyo New Apartment Market: 2022 Mid-Year Trend Report

Homebuyers in the greater Tokyo region have been buying apartments at a brisk pace this year, pushing the average sales prices of newly built condominiums up for the first time in two years amidst strong demand and low inventory. Data... More

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Where have apartment prices in Japan risen the most in the past five years?

Prices of pre-owned apartments in the greater Tokyo region grew 0.6% in April compared to March to ¥46,880,000 ($367,000 USD), the twelfth consecutive month of month-on-month price increases. This was also a year-on-year increase of 16.6%. This upward trend in... More

Living

5 Tips for finding an apartment in Japan that could save you 10% to 20% on rent

Apartment rents in Tokyo and other large cities in Japan are relatively inexpensive compared to most other cities in the world. Even so, no one wants to pay more than they have to for housing. In other articles, we’ve introduced... More

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How much does an apartment cost in Osaka – May 2022 Update

The average sales price of a newly constructed apartment in the city of Osaka was ¥40,500,000 ($319,000 USD) in April 2022. This was a big year-on-year drop of 34.4% and also a drop of 28.3% versus March. The average sales... More

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How much does an apartment cost in Tokyo – May 2022 Update

The average sales price of a newly constructed apartment in the greater Tokyo region was ¥62,910,000 ($495,000 USD) in April. This was a year-on-year decrease of 19.0% and a decrease of 3.5% compared to March. The average sales price per square... More

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Tokyo Cost of Living: How much did food, housing and energy prices go up in April 2022?

Core consumer prices in Tokyo, which are considered a leading indicator of Japanese price trends, rose 1.9% in April year-on-year, marking the fastest annual pace in seven years. This was as announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs on May... More

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Average sales price of a newly built apartment in Tokyo hits record high in 2021: Behind the headline numbers

The average selling price of a newly built condominium in greater Tokyo reached ¥63,600,000 ($490,000 USD) in FY2021, exceeding asset bubble era highs and the highest ever recorded by the Real Estate Economic Research Institute. The average price per square... More

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Average rent for an apartment in Japan by Prefecture

The average monthly rent for an apartment in Japan varies widely by location and size of the property, but on average, the rent for a one room studio apartment is about ¥70,000 in a big city and about ¥50,000 nationwide.... More

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Average Price of an Apartment in Japan in 2022 — Ranked by Prefecture

In this post we rank Japan’s 47 prefectures by the average listing price for a re-sale apartment. For the 2021 ranking, please see this article: Average price of an apartment in Japan in 2021. Here are the key takeaways thus... More

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How much does an apartment cost in Osaka – April 2022 Update

The average sales price of a newly constructed apartment in the city of Osaka was ¥56,480,000 ($441,000 USD) in March 2022. This was a significant year-on-year increase of 33.5% and also up 32.7% versus February. However, the average sales price... More