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.
ASEAN regional interest in Jakarta and Singapore round-table events
Real Estate Communities of The World (RECOW) events calendar 2019 welcomes global real estate communities and leaders to attend B2B roundtables throughout 2019
Second bank under suspicion of providing dodgy loans
Last year a major scandal involving Suruga Bank and numerous investment property spruiking realtors was unmasked, causing the Financial Services Agency (FSA) to start a nationwide investigation into regional banks and credit unions.
