JVC Kenwood to tear down Japan's first Victor factory
The Victor Company of Japan (part of JVC Holdings) has applied to Yokohama City for approval to demolish the first Victor factory in Japan. The "Victor Company of Japan No. 1 Factory Facade" was completed in 1930.Read more
Atsugi's Haunted Hospital being demolished
The demolition of the ruins of the former Atsugi Keishin Hospital in Yamagiwa, Atsugi City, Kanagawa, started earlier this month. The 2605 sqm site has two 5 and 8 storey buildings with a total floor area of 5103 sqm. Demolition is expected to be finished by February, 2011.Read more
Cattle Quarantine Station Office scheduled for demolition
A decision has been made to demolish the former Ministry of Agriculture's livestock quarantine office in Tsuruga Bay, Fukui Prefecture.
Dating from 1916 (Taisho period), the western-style building has fallen into severe disrepair. After part of the ceiling collapsed last month, the owners have applied to the Prefecture to have the building demolished.Read more
Cross Air Tower - 42 storey tower for Meguro-ku
Size range: 30.07 – 161.68sqm (320 – 1740 sqft)
Average Price: 1,164,000 Yen/sqm (1352 USD/sqft)
As part of the redevelopment of the Ohashi area, Cross Air Tower will incorporate both commercial and residential space. The 9th floor will have a public library, a Ward office for Meguro-ku and a health & welfare center.Read more
The Top 10 Most Expensive Apartments for Sale in Tokyo
The following is a list of the top 10 most expensive apartments for sale in Tokyo (as of December, 2010):Read more
Homat Capital: Price history over the years
Apartments in this building have doubled in value since it was built in 1980. The average price when this apartment was first built in 1980 was 515,000 JPY/sqm (575 USD/sqft). In the midst of the financial bubble, the average price in 1991 was 5,750,000 JPY/sqm (6,435 USD/sqft) - a price increase of 1117% !Read more