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Five major Japanese banks to raise housing loan rates
January 09, 2023 - JapanFive 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 - JapanHong 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 - KyotoRecently, 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 - TokyoThe 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 - JapanThe 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 - TokyoA 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 - TokyoThe 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 - Kyotohiroshi 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 - JapanApollo 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.
Tokyo apartment packed with colour and texture
March 19, 2021 - TokyoAdam Nathaniel Furman has recently completed a spectacular new renovation for an adventurous couple's apartment in Tokyo’s Nagatacho district.