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Monthly Archives: September 2025

Japan’s Land Values in 2025: Winners, Laggards, and What Global Investors Need to Know

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Tokyo Isn’t the Hottest Market Anymore — Land Prices Are Soaring Elsewhere

Introduction

On July 1, 2025, Japan’s National Tax Agency released its latest rosenka land valuation data. While often misunderstood as a purely tax-related figure, rosenka provides a critical signal for identifying momentum in the Japanese real estate market—from redevelopment corridors in Tokyo to rising secondary cities like Saitama and Chiba.

This article is based on the July 2025 Rosenka report published by Mitsubishi Estate Real Estate Services.

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Japan Gets Tough: Stricter Business Manager Visa Renewals from July 2025

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Japan Redefines Business Management — Passive Investment No Longer Counts

Introduction

From July 10, 2025, the renewal process for Japan’s Business Manager Visa has become significantly stricter. In addition to financial statements, applicants are now required to submit a detailed written report explaining their actual management and business activities during their period of stay.

This shift reflects the government’s growing concerns about abuses of the system and will have direct implications for foreign entrepreneurs and investors.

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Luxury Meets Tradition: Why This Riverside Machiya Townhouse in Kyoto Is a Unique Global Asset

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A Riverside Machiya (町家、Traditional Kyoto Townhouse) – A 400-Year Legacy, A Modern Investment

1. Introduction – Kyoto as a Global Destination

Kyoto is not only Japan’s ancient capital but also one of the world’s most celebrated cities.
It has repeatedly ranked at the very top of international travel surveys. In 2020, Condé Nast Traveler readers named it the Best Big City in the World, surpassing Tokyo. In 2024, National Geographic included Kyoto in its “Top 20 Travel Experiences,” while Architectural Digest placed it among the “Most Beautiful Cities in the World.”

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