Japan

Why private accommodation is set to boom in Osaka

“Minpaku” may come to compensate for the low supply of budget hotels in the city.

Osaka net office absorption hits an all-time high of 210,000sqm in 2024

New office stock also reached a record high of 270,000sqm during the year.

Opportunities and challenges in Osaka’s residential market revealed

Demand is expected to be robust, but labour shortages will continue to trouble developers.

Tokyo retail rents rise for 11th straight quarter in Q4

Rents increased by 12.2% YoY during the quarter.

How much does a new condo cost in Osaka?

More buyers are being priced out of the market.

Tokyo’s 2025 new office supply to exceed 2023 levels

Most of the new stock will be focused in Minato.

Tokyo residential market to continue its positive momentum in 2025

Thanks to the strong demand and supply fundamentals.

Large apartments in Tokyo record highest rental growth of 4.4% in Q4

Apartments measuring 45-60 sqm maintained their premium over the smaller ones.

Tokyo condominiums unlikely to be priced down: analyst

Condominiums in prime locations are expected to see robust demand.

Tokyo residential occupancy rates slip to 96.6% in Q4

But occupancy in the C5W slightly increased to 96.2%.

Tokyo condominium prices now at record highs

A new condominium costs JPY1.72 million per sqm as of Q3 2024.

Here’s how Japan’s regional office markets performed in 2024

Find out why Osaka has been in the spotlight last year.