Redevelopment discussions underway in Tsukuda 2 Chome, Chuo, Tokyo

Landowners in the Tsukuda 2 Chome address in Tokyo’s Chuo ward are considering a large-scale redevelopment. Current considerations are for a mixed-use project including a hotel, retail and apartments. 

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New potential redevelopment plan announced for Shibuya Station area

On December 18, Tokyu Land announced the formation of a project agreement with the Next Shibuya Sakuragaoka District Town Area Redevelopment Preparation Committee. 

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Mitsubishi & TBS to redevelop office towers above Akasaka Station

On January 30, Mitsubishi Estate and Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings (TBS) announced the formation of business agreement for the redevelopment of the Kokusai Shin-Akasaka Buildings (East, West and Annex). These office towers are located just above Akasaka Station and across the street from Akasaka Biz Tower and the TBS TV Studios.

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Shinjuku’s 65-storey twin tower apartment project gets town planning approval

On March 15, Shinjuku ward issued town planning approval for the Nishi Shinjuku 3 Chome West District Redevelopment. This project includes two 65-storey, 235 meter tall apartment towers that will be the tallest purely-residential towers in Japan based on total floor count and the second largest development based on total unit count. 

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Jingumae 6 Chome redevelopment gets city approval

On February 15 the Tokyo Metropolitan Government approved construction plans for the Jingumae 6 Chome district redevelopment. The site is located in a prime retail position at the corner of Omotesando Avenue and Meiji Dori Street and above the Meiji-jingumae subway station. 

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Former Tsukiji Fish Market to become a conference center

THE FORMER TSUKIJI FISH MARKET IN AN UNDATED PHOTOGRAPH VIA GOCHO CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is firming up plans to redevelop the former Tsukiji Fish Market in downtown Tokyo into an international conference and exhibition center. Earlier rumors had suggested the site could become a sports stadium, shopping mall or a food-based theme park.

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Hotel Okura to replace South Wing annex with high-rise apartments and office

The last vestige of Hotel Okura’s modernist presence is in line to be demolished as redevelopment plans surface for the Hotel Okura Tokyo’s annex (South Wing). 

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