According to research firm MRC, less than 2% of the apartments built for sale in Tokyo’s 23 wards between 2002 and 2016 were over 110 square meters (1,184 sq ft) in size. Almost 80% of apartments supplied were below 80 sqm (861 sq ft) in size.

The typical size of a 3-Bedroom apartment is around 70 sqm (753 sq ft). Buyers looking for spacious apartments over 100 sqm will find supply incredibly limited. Prices, too, will be comparatively high since apartments over 100 sqm are considered to be luxury-grade and are often only found on upper floors or in high-end buildings.

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