Government approves 11ha Shinagawa redevelopment

The proposed redevelopment of the Grand Prince Hotel in Shinagawa is progressing with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport issuing project approval on June 1.Read more


150-meter tall skyscraper planned for Shibuya’s Koen-dori Street

There are tentative plans for a redevelopment alongside Shibuya’s Koen-dori Street that could see a 150-meter tall, 34-story tower go up in the coming years. This will exceed the height of the 136-meter tall Park Court Shibuya The Tower condominium located 40 meters away.Read more


Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto changes hands in May

Kyoto hotels are back on the radar for major real estate firms and investors, as the historic former capital recovers from the pandemic. Last month, Mori Trust acquired the Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto from Fortress Investment Group for an undisclosed price.Read more


Honda Aoyama Building to be redeveloped

Honda Motor Company is planning to spend 50 billion Yen (approx. US$356 million) to redevelop its headquarters above Aoyama Itchome Station in central Tokyo.Read more


Omotesando office/retail buildings sold to domestic buyer

Two buildings alongside Omotesando’s Kotto-dori Street have been sold to a Kobe-based realtor.Read more


Sony to acquire 27ha of land for semiconductor plant in Kumamoto

Sony Group Corporation has announced plans for a second semiconductor factory in Kumamoto Prefecture. The new factory will be in Koshi City, just outside of Kumamoto City and about one kilometer west of its other factory in Kikuyo Town.Read more


Luxury rental apartments planned for 7,000 sqm site in Omotesando

Action is finally underway for the long-idle site of the former Floracion Hotel in Minami Aoyama with Sumitomo Realty & Development announcing plans for a 70-unit luxury rental apartment building.Read more