Onomichi Castle to be demolished
Onomichi Castle, a replica of a traditional Japanese castle tower, will be demolished after sitting vacant for almost three decades.
Japan’s first winery to be leased for ¥4.62 million a month
Ushiku City in Ibaraki has agreed to lease a historic winery for 4,620,000 Yen (approx. 42,000 USD) per month. Ushiku Chateau (formerly Chateau Kamiya) was opened in 1903 by Denbe Kamiya (1856-1922) and was Japan’s first winery. In more recent years the winery was receiving as many as 400,000 visitors a year when it was open to the public. It closed last year, prompting locals to lobby the city to find a public use for the property.
Okinawa real estate market outlook turns dim
The outlook for Okinawa’s real estate market has shifted negative.
Tokyo Apartment Sales in November 2019
The following is a selection of apartments that were reported to have sold in central Tokyo during the month of November 2019:
Hiramatsu to open Kyoto hotel in 2020
Hiramatsu, a fine-dining and wedding function company, will be opening a boutique luxury hotel in Kyoto in March 2020.
Daikanyama’s Hillside Terrace turns 50
Hillside Terrace, a local landmark in Daikanyama, turns 50 this year. The retail, commercial and residential complex was built over several stages starting in 1969.
A typical workday for a real estate broker in Japan
This is an example of one of my workdays. If you were ever wondering what a real estate broker in Tokyo does during the day, this might be of interest.