Japan

Osaka gross office rents slip 0.7% in Q1

Rents hit an average of JPY 23,057 per tsubo per month.

Why Japan’s fringe locations are drawing multifamily investors’ attention

One such location is Yokohama, just 30 minutes away from Central Tokyo.

Office vacancy trends in Tokyo’s major office markets

Vacancy is at a low 1.9% in Otemachi/Marunouchi where many domestic companies are headquartered.

Ginza retail rents hit highest levels since the pandemic began

Rents increased 11.8% in the second half of 2021.

Retail rents in Japan's regional cities up 12.5% in 2H21

This is the highest level seen during the pandemic so far.

How Japan’s retail property investment market is faring recently

Headwinds are still present but some investors are bullish about the sector’s recovery.

Office spaces in Japan could be replaced by ultra luxury condos: Savills 

Selling some office floors as luxury condos instead appears to be more lucrative. 

Will ultra luxury residences continue to thrive in Japan?

This sector faces significant challenges that could dampen growth. 

Here’s a rundown of Japan’s real estate investment market

Investors are still attracted to the resilient logistics sector.

Branded residences gaining traction in Japan

They are generally developed in areas that are considered tourist destinations. 

Ultra luxury residential projects to watch out for in Japan

A project slated for 2023 is expected to house a unit worth around USD160m.

Japanese businesses rely on properties to mitigate financial woes

They are selling their realties or converting their real estate into business assets.

Tokyo office rents still on a downtrend for nearly two years now 

Office rents declined for the seventh consecutive quarter in 4Q21.