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.
The 2019 edition of the Housing Japan Magazine is available now. An annual publication, it brings together a range of interesting and informative articles covering property and fine-living from the heart of Tokyo.
Year after year, Kichijoji is voted best place to live in Tokyo. Yet it is not even located within the 23 wards. Let's take a closer look at what makes this neighbourhood so special.
Home Fire Insurance premiums expected to rise this year
5 - 9% increases in Home Fire Insurance premiums are expected to rise with Japan's big four insurance companies aiming to increase rates in October 2019
Japan Real Estate Property Investment Guide for Foreigners released by Nippon Tradings International
Catering specifically to foreigners considering purchasing real estate in Japan, NTI have released a "practical, hands - on" Japan Real Estate Property Investment Guide.
Chiyoda area guide: Japan’s centre of political power
Home to the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station and government ministries, Chiyoda ward is the historical, financial and political centre of Tokyo that attracts both the business elite and diplomats.
