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From “Greed” to “Scarcity”—and a Quiet Shift from Towers to Turnkey House
It is not greed. It is geometry—of scarce land, tighter codes, and sticky demand… with a growing taste for turnkey urban houses.
This brief draws in part on recent reporting by Nikkei on Tokyo condominium dynamics and the rise of high-end “turnkey” detached houses, alongside public datasets (Tokyo Kantei, MIC Housing & Land Survey, MLIT) and developer disclosures.
A Rare Freehold Hospitality Asset in Japan’s Premier Ski Resort – Niseko Hirafu
Turnkey Hospitality Investment in the Center of Niseko Hirafu
Located in the heart of Hirafu Lower Village in Kutchan Town, Hokkaido, this hotel and lodge property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing hospitality asset in one of Japan’s most globally recognized ski destinations. Combining stable income with long-term growth potential, this offering is ideal for investors seeking a foothold in Asia’s premium resort market.
Who Can Still Afford to Buy in Tokyo? Income Thresholds Skyrocket Across the City
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.
Japan’s Land Values in 2025: Winners, Laggards, and What Global Investors Need to Know
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.
Japan Gets Tough: Stricter Business Manager Visa Renewals from July 2025
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.
Japan Slams the Door on Small Capital Entrants: Business Manager Visa Now Requires ¥30 Million
A Game Changer — Japan Raises the Business Manager Visa Bar to Global Standards
Introduction
Earlier on LinkedIn, we shared that Japan was preparing to tighten requirements for the Business Manager Visa—a residence status for foreign nationals who establish companies or manage significant business operations in Japan.
Luxury Meets Tradition: Why This Riverside Machiya Townhouse in Kyoto Is a Unique Global Asset
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.”
Central Tokyo Is Becoming a Playground for Global Capital—But Where Should Smart Buyers Look Next?
From SUUMO
Tokyo vs Coastal Japan: Condo Prices Across Key Cities in 2025
The latest SUUMO Greater Tokyo New Condo Price Map (2025) provides a striking snapshot of average condominium prices across Tokyo’s 23 wards and the surrounding prefectures. For overseas investors and expatriates, the map is a valuable guide to understanding where capital is flowing, where affordability is collapsing, and where opportunities remain.
＊SUUMO is one of Japan’s largest real estate information platforms, operated by Recruit Holdings. It provides extensive listings for new condominiums, second-hand apartments, houses, land, and rental properties across Japan. Beyond property search, SUUMO also offers market data, price maps, and housing guides, making it a widely used tool for both homebuyers and investors.The numbers shown in its Greater Tokyo Price Map represent the average prices of new condominiums, converted to a standard 70㎡ unit. This makes it easier to compare across wards and cities.
The New Face of Urban Homeownership: Why “Pencil Houses” Are Rising in Tokyo
Affordable Today, Uncertain Tomorrow — The Rise of Narrow Homes in Central Tokyo
Tokyo’s housing market is undergoing a structural shift. As condominium prices in the city’s most desirable areas surge beyond the reach of average buyers, a growing segment of households is turning to ultra-compact detached homes — known as “pencil houses” — as the last affordable foothold in central Tokyo.
Condo Prices Are Racing Ahead
According to Tokyo Kantei’s July 2025 data, the average price of a 70 sq.m. used condominium in the Tokyo 23 wards reached ¥103.33 million in June, up 2.4% month-on-month and nearly 40% year-on-year. In the central 6 wards (Chiyoda, Chuo, Minato, Shinjuku, Bunkyo, and Shibuya), prices averaged ¥164.15 million, marking 29 consecutive months of increases.