From swamp to swanky: The history of Tokyo's Marunouchi district
The Marunouchi area surrounding Tokyo Station is one of Tokyo’s most prestigious business districts and ranks high on the global power index. Few know that the glitzy hub of high-rise office towers was once a marshland considered not fit for settlement.
Compact apartment supply on the rise in greater Tokyo
Compact apartments are defined as those with an internal floor area of 30 ~ 50 sqm (323 ~ 538 sq.ft). These apartments generally target singles and working couples.
Chuo area guide: Ginza, Tsukiji and reclaimed land
Chuo means “middle” in Japanese, and this district is located smack centre in the capital on the Tokyo Bay waterfront. It impresses with high-end shopping, long-established business districts, and luxury housing options.
Tokyo by numbers: A comparison of Tokyo’s key real estate metrics with major cities around the globe
Here we take a look at some key numbers for real estate–related metrics in the Japanese capital like average rent, land price and rental return — in comparison to capitals and charismatic cities around the world.
