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Five major Japanese banks to raise housing loan rates

January 09, 2023 - Japan

Five major Japanese banks will raise their fixed housing loan rates in January in light of a rise in long-term government bond yields following a policy revision by the Bank of Japan.

Hong Kong-based real estate equity firm to Invest $4 Billion in Japan Property

August 16, 2022 - Japan

Hong Kong-based real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners is increasing investments in Japan to $4 billion in the next two years because of the weakening yen.

Foreign Investors Buying High-Priced Properties in Kyoto

July 10, 2022 - Kyoto

Recently, Offshore investors are out in force buying up real estate in Kyoto, with property prices in the historic city considered comparatively inexpensive.

Apartment Prices in Tokyo High to Hit Record

February 13, 2022 - Tokyo

The price of new apartments in Tokyo toppled a 30-year-old record in 2021 as rising demand from dual-income households.

6 Features of Japanese Design That Are Having a Moment

November 01, 2021 - Japan

The foundational components of Japanese design are truly timeless. Here are six ways to effortlessly transform a home.

Weather House with Metal mesh has been built in Tokyo's Shinagawa

August 10, 2021 - Tokyo

A house in Tokyo has been built and wrapped by metal mesh. The plot is situated between a large park and a smaller park , and they are connected by a walkway.

Olympics 2020 could be a “Spotlight” for the Tokyo property market

August 03, 2021 - Tokyo

The Japan Times reported that investors suggest carrying it on hosting the Tokyo Olympics, as it is helping fuel expectations for Japan’s real estate investment trusts (J-REITs).

House in kyoto around courtyard with a sacred rock

April 14, 2021 - Kyoto

hiroshi nakamura & NAP have completed a residence in japan that is articulated around a secluded courtyard garden. the project, titled ‘house of the sacred rock’, is located in northern kyoto.

Multi-generational home with walled-in garden in Japan's Kanto region

April 09, 2021 - Japan

Apollo Architects & Associates has designed a family home with a walled-in garden that houses two generations under one roof and aims to blend indoor and outdoor living.