Japan

This record-breaking US$2.6b deal revived Japan’s office investment market

It is the country’s largest ever property sales transaction.

This record-breaking US$2.6b deal revived Japan’s office investment market

It is the country’s largest ever property sales transaction.

Is there a looming supply glut in Japan’s logistics property sector?

Supply will hit record highs of over 5m sqm this year, with more supply slated until 2023.

Fukuoka’s residential market unfazed by the pandemic

Occupancy rates in the city have consistently been above 96%.

Why Tokyo’s retail property market is still mired in uncertainty

The slight increase in rents was only due to listings of previously unavailable prime locations.

Nagoya’s residential market underpinned by these demographic trends

Average rents grew by 9% in Q3 2021, higher than the lowest level over the past five years.

How are retail rents faring in Tokyo’s regional cities?

Average rents increased 9% to JPY26,350 per tsubo in H1 2021.

Tokyo retail prospects remain grim as high vacancy rates persist

Out of all the regional markets, Sapporo is in the worst position.

Intriguing population dynamics at play in Central Tokyo’s residential market

More younger families are leaving Central Tokyo for neighbouring prefectures.  

Tokyo residential rents at a record low since 2018

Average multifamily asking rents dropped 3.6% over the year. 

Tokyo residential occupancy rates on par with 2015 levels

Occupancy rates increased 0.2ppts to 95.6% in Q3 2021. 

Tokyo to see a number of new luxury hotels post-pandemic

Most hotel operators have taken a long-term approach in the city and will open new sites in the coming years.

Potentially problematic supply glut looms for Japan’s industrial sector  

Greater Tokyo has multiple large-scale projects coming up, and Greater Osaka is set to have record supply levels this year. 

Japanese industrial investments slow but abundant capital still in sight

Preliminary data say industrial investment volumes fell 43% in the first half of 2021.

Industrial rents in Greater Tokyo up 1.6% to around US$40 per tsubo

Rental growth has slowed as tenants become financially stretched.