Two large scale redevelopments for Minato-ku in 2011

Two large scale redevelopment projects in Minato-ku are about to commence in 2011.

Sumitomo Realty & Development are planning for their "Roppongi 3 Chome East District Redevelopment" project. The total development size will be 200,000sqm (2,152,000 sqft).

Meanwhile, Kowa Real Estate are planning their "Akasaka 1 Chome District Redevelopment" project with a total area of 170,000sqm (1,829,200 sqft).Read more


Niseko Hinode Hill - Resort Condominiums

niseko-hinode-hillMalaysian resort developer and operator, YTL Hotels & Properties, have announced plans for a new 125 unit resort in Niseko's Higashiyama Ski area. Construction of "Hinode Hill" is scheduled to start in June, 2011 with completion expected in December, 2013.

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Cross Air Tower - 42 storey tower for Meguro-ku

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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


Strong demand for Nomura Proud Series of apartments

proud-city-akabaneNomura Real Estate Development's "Proud Series" of condominiums have seen strong sales and same-day sellouts for many of their buildings.

At the end of November, Proud City Akabane in Tokyo's Kita-ku had received purchase applications on all 214 units released for sale in the initial offering. The second offering will begin in early January. The apartment building is still under construction and completion is expected by the beginning of November, 2011. There are a total of 284 units priced from 41.3 - 108.8 million JPY and sized between 58.92 - 100.32 sqm.Read more


UT Building Project (Stalled & Foreclosed)

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*Update: As of December, 2010, this building has been foreclosed on and is now up for public auction with a court evaluation price of 1,005,030,000 JPY (12 million USD).*

Located alongside Aoyama Dori Avenue, halfway between Omotesando and Shibuya Stations, this building has been 'under construction' for several years. Construction work stalled at least 2 years ago. Earlier last year there was a crane atop the building, but it has since been removed and there are no signs of life.Read more


TV Asahi to develop former Zaboo Onsen Site

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TV Asashi Nishiazabu Site, December 2010

 

TV Asahi acquired the Zaboo Onsen in July, 2010. An 18 storey office building with a total floorspace of 18,000sqm and an event hall will be built on the 3,769sqm site . Construction is scheduled to start in Summer, 2010 and should be completed by Fall 2013.Read more


Shibuya's Mitake Building/Mansion Reconstruction Project to start in early 2011

shibuya-new-mitake-bldgAn aging residential/commercial building just minutes from Shibuya Station is about to be torn down and replaced with a 17 storey condominium. The current building was built in 1959 by the Tokyo Metropolitan Housing Supply Corporation. Due to its age (it is now over 50 years old) and deterioration, it was considered at risk from earthquakes.

Initial discussions to rebuild began in 1999. The planning and administration company, UG Toshi Kenchiku and Nippon Steel City Produce, were selected to head the project in 2004. The new building will be mixed use with commercial and retail on the first 3 floors, and residential units on floors 4 to 17. Nippon Steel City Produce has acquired the reserved floorspace which will be sold as residential units from Summer, 2011.Read more