FROM DREAM TO LUXURY TOKYO HOMES NOW START AT ¥20M+/YEAR INCOME
Based on Tokyo Kantei’s July 2025 report on income requirements for new condo purchases
Introduction: The Era of Extreme Affordability Gaps
The Tokyo condominium market is undergoing a dramatic transformation. While Japan’s national wages remain relatively flat, the cost of buying a new 70m² condominium in Greater Tokyo is rising at an unprecedented rate. According to Tokyo Kantei’s July 2025 report, the number of train stations where buyers must earn over ¥10 million per year has surged. In fact, income thresholds for central locations now reflect a level of exclusivity once reserved only for the super-rich.
This is not just about real estate prices. It is about what kind of city Tokyo is becoming.