Construction starts on Akasaka 2-Chome Project

Construction has officially started on the redevelopment of the former Akasaka Twin Tower site in central Tokyo. The project will see a 210-meter tall office/hotel/serviced apartment tower completed by August 2024.

Read more


Plans released for Akasaka Station redevelopment

On March 14, detailed plans for the redevelopment of the Kokusai Shin-Akasaka Buildings were released. The Akasaka 2, 6 Chome District project will see two towers of 230 meters and 110 meters tall. 

Read more


Recruit sells Ginza HQ Building

Human resources giant Recruit Holdings has sold its headquarters in Ginza to Hulic for an undisclosed amount. Recruit plans to lease back the office building after the sale.

Read more


Quick real estate news summary for the week

Central Tokyo apartment asking prices hit new record high, new apartment supply drops 43%, and Omotesando retail flipped at 10% markup. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.

Read more


Nakano Sun Plaza to be redeveloped by 2028

Nakano Sun Plaza, a 48-year old hotel and concert building in Tokyo’s Nakano ward, will be demolished in 2024 and replaced with a new mixed-use building by 2028. The 181 billion Yen (approx. 1.7 billion USD) project will include a 235-meter tall mixed-use office and residential tower with a concert hall and hotel on the lower floors.

Read more


Office high-rise now planned for former TSK Building site in Roppongi

There are signs of life on the site of a now-demolished scandal-ridden building in Roppongi.

Read more


Quick real estate news summary for the week

Tokyo’s office vacancy rate continues to climb, Hon-Atsugi popular with renters and Kachidoki popular with buyers. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.

Read more