Karuizawa population reaches record high
The population in Karuizawa has exceeded 20,000 residents for the first time since it received a town status in 1923.
From the 1980s to 1990s, the town's population hovered at around 15,000 residents, but began to grow again after the opening of the Nagano Shinkansen station shortened the trip to Tokyo to about 70 minutes. The town is estimating that the local population will reach 21,000 by 2022. The population in 1923 was 5,012 residents.Read more
Mitsubishi's latest offering set to be Japan's most expensive apartments
Mitsubishi Jisho Residence announced that they will begin sales of apartments in The Parkhouse Grand Chidorigafuchi in early September.
With an average price of 2.4 million Yen/sqm, apartments in The Parkhouse will be the most expensive apartments to be released for sale across Japan since 2008. According to Mitusbishi Jisho's president, the pricing reflects the premium location of the building and was decided prior to the recent spate of good news about Tokyo's property market.
Grosvenor to sell luxury apartments in The Westminster Roppongi (aka Roppongi Arents)
International property development group, Grosvenor, will be selling off individual apartments in a luxury residential building adjoining the Roppongi Hills complex.
The Westminster Roppongi (previously named Roppongi Arents) is a 14-storey apartment building that was completed in 2003 - the same time as Roppongi Hills. Apartments range in size from 88.45 to 288.77 sqm (951 ~ 3107 sqft) and have previously been rented for between 470,000 ~ 2,200,000 Yen per month.Read more
Hokkaido to sell Taisho era building
The Hokkaido prefectural government are looking for a buyer for the historic Archives of Hokkaido Annex Building in Sapporo City.
Built in 1926, the Taisho era building was designed by architect Atsumasa Hagiawara and built in the Vienna Secession style of architecture which was popular at the time. It is located to the south of the main Archives building, which was built in 1888 and used as the Hokkaido Government Office.Read more