Japan

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

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

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.

Japanese logistics rents up 14.5% since 2010

3PL and e-commerce industries are strong demand drivers.

Japan’s logistics sector showing signs of overheating

Cap rates have compressed significantly over the past few months.

Why more private funds are acquiring green building certificates in Japan

The ratio of certification acquisitions by private funds rose from 8% in 2018 to 30% in 2021.

Why you don’t see a lot of luxury hotels in Japan 

They have high-end ryokans and inns instead, which are luxurious in their own right.