Redevelopment committee formed for Toranomon high-rise

On June 24, the Tokyo Governor approved the formation of the redevelopment committee for the Toranomon 1 Chome East District Project. This will see a 180-meter tall office tower built just in front of Toranomon Station.

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New homes in Tokyo may soon require solar panel systems

The Tokyo metropolitan government may be the first in the country to require all new homes to have solar panels. How will this affect home buyers and builders?

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Brutalist house for sale in Kichijoji

A brutalist-style concrete house designed by Yoji Watanabe and built in 1966 is on the market for sale in Kichijoji. This one is very likely to be demolished if not purchased by a collector.

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Tokyo apartment asking prices increase for 23rd month

According to Tokyo Kantei, the average asking price of a 70 sqm second-hand apartment in Tokyo’s 23 wards was 67,990,000 Yen (approx. US$502,000) in May 2022, up 0.1% from the previous month and up 7.8% from last year. This is the 23rd month in a row to see an increase.

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National Theatre of Japan to be demolished next year

On June 17 the Japan Arts Council announced that the National Theatre of Japan will officially close its doors at the end of October 2023 with the modernist building to be demolished and redeveloped.

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How much are the monthly building fees for an apartment?

Curious about the typical monthly building fee charges that come with owning an apartment in Tokyo?

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Tokyo finally returns to net inflow of residents 

Tokyo’s resident population is bouncing back into positive territory as the effects of the coronavirus on in-person studying and remote work start to wane. Since the official end of the semi-state of emergency on March 21, 2022, the mood has shifted with events and meetings held in person again, office workers returning to the office, and students returning to campus.

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