World Trade Center Building closes its doors

The World Trade Center Building in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo, officially closed its doors back in June, as developers prepare to redevelop the site. The 152-meter tall office tower was built in 1970.

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Staffing company to lease Avex HQ

Staffing and outsourcing giant Pasona Group will be leasing the entire Avex Building in Omotesando.

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More companies selling off real estate holdings in 2021

The Dentsu Headquarters in Shiodome. Sold this September.

This year could see a record number of listed companies sell off real estate holdings, according to data collected by Tokyo Shoko Research.

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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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Redevelopment committee formed for Nibancho apartment building

A redevelopment committee has been officially established for the Kojimachi Sanno Mansion in Nibancho, Tokyo. The 51-year old condominium will be demolished next year and replaced with something almost twice as tall and with almost twice as many apartments.

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Tokyo Tower to see redevelopment by 2030s

Mitsui Fudosan is embarking on a plan that could see the area under Tokyo Tower redeveloped into a 25,000 sqm retail complex.

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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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