Olympic redevelopments in Tokyo: 5 key changes to know about
As the Olympics draw nearer, Tokyo is in the final stages of myriad redevelopment projects that will transform the metropolis on a large scale – and these reach far beyond shiny new sports venues.
Brunch is a quintessential Western pastime for lazy Sunday mornings. But don’t expect to just waltz into any café in Tokyo and be handed a brunch menu. Here we round up the best spots for you in Tokyo’s most popular residential areas.
Shibuya’s decade-long facelift: Redevelopment timeline leading up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo’s most iconic station, home to the famous scramble crossing, has been undergoing massive redevelopment for almost a decade. Here is a timeline of Shibuya Station’s transformation until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Potential Flat 35 loan fraud — another low blow for Japan's real estate industry
A government-backed loan, designed to help more people afford family homes, has been abused to acquire investment properties in Japan. Investigations are still underway to understand the scope of the scandal and if banks knowingly issued the fraudulent loans.
