Real estate tour of Shirokane

Shirokane is an affluent neighborhood known for parks, tree-lined avenues, Imperial estates, fancy restaurants and boutiques. Larger family homes, low-rise (and a few high-rise) apartments can be found. Property prices tend to be on the high end due to the esteemed reputation of the area. Join us on a real estate tour through Shirokane.

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226m tall tower for Yaesu 2 Chome

On October 26, several developers announced the formation of a redevelopment committee for a high-rise office tower to be built in front of Tokyo Station.

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New apartment price in greater Tokyo hits historic high

The average price of a brand new apartment released for sale across greater Tokyo in the first half of the year (April to September) reached the highest level in history.

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Renzo Piano to design replacement for Kunio Maekawa-designed building

Tokio Marine Holdings has announced that Italian architect Renzo Piano will be designing the replacement for the Tokyo Marine Nichido Insurance Building in Marunouchi, Tokyo.

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Luxury apartment sales surge in Tokyo

The luxury condominium market in Tokyo has been surging in the face of the pandemic.

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Greater Tokyo apartment prices increase for 17th month

According to REINS, a total of 3,176 second-hand apartments were reported to have sold across greater Tokyo in September, down 4.6% from last year. This is the 3rd month in a row to see a year-on-year drop in transactions.

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Modernist city hall priced too cheaply, critics say

The former Yokohama City Hall, designed by famed architect Togo Murano and built in 1959, is still awaiting a final decision regarding its fate with some arguing that it has been priced too low.

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