Former Hotel Pacific to be demolished
The mixed-use and oddly-named Shinagawa Goos building on the western side of Shinagawa Station officially closed its doors on March 31, ending 50-years of operations.
Listed companies offload real estate holdings in pandemic
A total of 76 companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange reported the sale of real estate assets in 2020, up from 59 in 2019 and the first time to exceed 70 in four years. Total capital gains from the sales reached 441.6 billion Yen (approx. US$4 billion), the highest in 20 years.
Quick real estate news summary for the week
Office vacancies increase for 13th month, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu to open in 2022, and 98 islands identified for foreigner-transaction reporting requirements. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.
Quick real estate news summary for the week
Shibuya office building sells for 6 billion Yen, Hilton to open in Miyakojima, Hankyu closes hotels, and Gifu and Mie both to see largest condo projects in history. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.
Brutalist building in Tsukiji to be demolished
Demolition of the Kenzo Tange-designed Dentsu Tsukiji Building will start on April 18. The brutalist landmark building will be flattened to make way for a multi-block redevelopment by Sumitomo Realty & Development.
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.
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.