Shibuya area guide: Life in Tokyo's most famous quarter
If you have seen Tokyo on TV, chances are the images that flickered over the screen were of Shibuya’s famous intersection. Read on for a guide to living and investing in one of Tokyo’s most well-known areas.
Sumida area guide: Where Edo meets modern-day Japan
Dominated by the Tokyo Skytree, one of the world’s tallest towers, Sumida ward is a fascinating tale of modernity encroaching on a shitamachi area shaped by wooden homes, serene spaces and old Japanese bathhouses.
Akasaka, one of the leading neighbourhoods in Tokyo
From the Edo to the Meiji Period to today, Keisuke Hanaoka from RISE Corp tells REthink Tokyo about the history and real estate within Akasaka in Tokyo's Minato ward
Katsushika area guide: A calm space in the north of Tokyo
Without a doubt one of Tokyo’s quietest wards, Katsushika offers affordable real estate set amongst rivers and green spaces. The area is famous for Buddhist temples and Showa era–style shopping streets that can be explored on foot. While idyllic and comforting to some, it can feel old fashioned...
Kita ward: A former writers' and artists' quarter turned urban green sanctuary
This narrow ward in north Tokyo is often overlooked by international residents and investors. However ample green space, an artistic vibe, and cheap rents and property prices warrant a closer look.
Adachi: All you need to know about one of Tokyo’s most reasonably priced areas
Adachi might not be the fanciest area to live in—but it convinces with low rents and property prices while still offering a fairly convenient connection to the city and plenty of shopping and dining options around its hallmark station Kitasenju.
Primary residence borrowing - Banks in Japan Part 1
Upwards of 9 out of 10 deals usually have buyer financing involved and knowing how much a bank will lend you is first and foremost before you start looking at property.
