Tokyo Department Store and Bunkamura to be redeveloped
Tokyu’s main department store and adjoining Bunkamura hall facility in Shibuya will be demolished in 2023 to make way for a new development.
Aoyama Asia Mansion being redeveloped
Asahi Kasei Realty & Residence Corporation and World Residential Co. are starting work on the redevelopment of the former Aoyama Asia Mansion in Shibuya this month. The 5-story, 60-year old condo was demolished in 2020 and will be replaced with a 14-story apartment tower.
Miyamasuzaka Building The Shibuya Residence
SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
BUILT IN 2020 | 152 UNITS | 15 FLOORS
| SIZE RANGE: | 30.00 ~ 94.10 m² (323 ~ 1,013 ft²) |
| AVERAGE PRICE: | ¥3,500,000/m² |
100+ year old home in Shibuya saved from demolition
The historic former home of Tamanosuke Kume (1861-1931, a politician and civil engineer, will be relocated to a city-center location in Kume’s hometown of Numata, Gunma Prefecture. Demolition was initially scheduled to start on September 1, but the home has been spared thanks to the efforts of local preservationists.
Shibuya Scramble Square East opens today
The 46-story Shibuya Scramble Square East Building officially opens today. At a height of 230 meters, this is now the tallest building in the Shibuya area.
Potential 26-story redevelopment of Shuwa Aoyama Residence
The homeowners association of the vintage Shuwa Aoyama Residence condominium near Shibuya Station is considering a potential redevelopment. The 8-story building was built in 1964 and has 77 apartments.
Shibuya’s Silicon Valley status pushing rents to new highs
Thanks to its fast-growing status as Japan’s new tech center, Shibuya has outpaced Chiyoda as the most expensive office district in Tokyo.