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.
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.
