Added flights to limit building heights in Tokyo
Building height limits could soon be introduced across a large swathe of Tokyo as part of the new flight routes in and out of Haneda Airport.
Japan has 98,000 hectares of unused farmland
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), a total of 97,814 hectares of farmland was sitting idle and unused across Japan in 2018, down 700 hectares from 2017 but the third year in a row to be around the 100,000 hectare range.
Niseko now has an accommodation tax
The popular ski resort of Niseko in Hokkaido has joined the ranks of districts with accommodation taxes. Kutchan Town introduced the tax on November 1. It will apply to all types of accommodation providers, including hotels and minpaku-style operators.
Suruga Bank Tokyo branch building sold
Scandal-hit Suruga Bank’s Tokyo branch building in Nihonbashi has been purchased by Mitsui Fudosan for an undisclosed price. The property was owned by the bank’s founding family, who are in the process of paying off loans they had extended to themselves via the bank.
Shibuya Scramble Square East opens today
The 46-story Shibuya Scramble Square East Building officially opens today. At a height of 230 meters, this is now the tallest building in the Shibuya area.
Potential 26-story redevelopment of Shuwa Aoyama Residence
The homeowners association of the vintage Shuwa Aoyama Residence condominium near Shibuya Station is considering a potential redevelopment. The 8-story building was built in 1964 and has 77 apartments.
Roppongi to see new Langham hotel in 2024
Preliminary images of the jaw-dropping design for the proposed Langham hotel in Tokyo have been released.