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Tokyu Land Corporation has announced the launch of a new bespoke culinary service, “MY GRAND CHEF for BRANZ,” designed exclusively for residents of its luxury BRANZ condominium brand.
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Tokyu Land to introduce private chef experiences for BRANZ residents
Tokyu Land Corporation has announced the launch of a new bespoke culinary service, “MY GRAND CHEF for BRANZ,” designed exclusively for residents of its luxury BRANZ condominium brand.Developed in…
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February 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Tokyu Land Corporation has announced the launch of a new bespoke culinary service, “MY GRAND CHEF for BRANZ,” designed exclusively for residents of its luxury BRANZ condominium brand.
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Mitsubishi Estate and Mitsubishi Estate Hotels & Resorts have announced their entry into the apartment hotel segment, launching a new brand aimed at accommodating multi-night stays rather than short overnight visits.
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Mitsubishi Estate launches apartment hotel brand with WAYPOINT TSUKIJI TOKYO
Mitsubishi Estate and Mitsubishi Estate Hotels & Resorts have announced their entry into the apartment hotel segment, launching a new brand aimed at accommodating multi-night stays rather than short…
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February 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Mitsubishi Estate and Mitsubishi Estate Hotels & Resorts have announced their entry into the apartment hotel segment, launching a new brand aimed at accommodating multi-night stays rather than short overnight visits.
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Japan’s first two-story home built using a 3D (three-dimensional) printer was completed in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture, in November 2025, marking a milestone for the domestic construction industry.
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Japan first two-story 3D printed home completed in Miyagi
Japan’s first two-story home built using a 3D (three-dimensional) printer was completed in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture, in November 2025, marking a milestone for the domestic construction…
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February 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Japan’s first two-story home built using a 3D (three-dimensional) printer was completed in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture, in November 2025, marking a milestone for the domestic construction industry.
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Japan real estate property portal AtHome on February 4th released its AtHome Rental Station Ranking - Tokyo 23 Wards Edition
In the overall ranking, Sangenjaya Station topped the list.
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In the overall ranking, Sangenjaya Station topped the list.
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Sangenjaya tops Tokyo rental station rankings for late 2025
Japan real estate property portal AtHome on February 4th released its AtHome Rental Station Ranking - Tokyo 23 Wards Edition, which identifies train stations generating the highest page views for…
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February 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Japan real estate property portal AtHome on February 4th released its AtHome Rental Station Ranking - Tokyo 23 Wards Edition
In the overall ranking, Sangenjaya Station topped the list.
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In the overall ranking, Sangenjaya Station topped the list.
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On February 3rd, the Nikkei Shimbun wrote that the pace of population concentration in Tokyo is slowing.
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Brillia Nagano Kita-Ishido ALPHA RESIDENCIA - Largest new condo complex for sale in Nagano City since 1973. lnkd.in/gT2Knq_n
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High housing prices temper Tokyo population inflows
On February 3rd, the Nikkei Shimbun wrote that the pace of population concentration in Tokyo is slowing.Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, also on the 3rd, that Tokyo’s net…
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February 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM
On February 3rd, the Nikkei Shimbun wrote that the pace of population concentration in Tokyo is slowing.
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Brillia Nagano Kita-Ishido ALPHA RESIDENCIA - Largest new condo complex for sale in Nagano City since 1973. lnkd.in/gT2Knq_n
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On Jan. 28th Richard Yetsenga of ANZ spoke with CNBC, why talk of yen intervention continues to ripple through markets, how investor confidence is being tested by Japan’s fiscal trajectory, and why monetary tightening now feels less a matter of “if” and “when”
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Why Japanese yen debate is shifting beyond intervention
On January 28th Richard Yetsenga of ANZ spoke with CNBC’s Squawk Box Asia, laying out why talk of yen intervention continues to ripple through markets, how investor confidence is being tested by…
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February 13, 2026 at 1:01 AM
On Jan. 28th Richard Yetsenga of ANZ spoke with CNBC, why talk of yen intervention continues to ripple through markets, how investor confidence is being tested by Japan’s fiscal trajectory, and why monetary tightening now feels less a matter of “if” and “when”
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The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced on January 30th updated 2025 full-year and December 2025 monthly housing starts statistics.
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Japan housing starts fall for third straight year in 2025
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced on January 30th updated 2025 full-year and December 2025 monthly housing starts statistics.The number of housing starts…
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February 12, 2026 at 1:01 AM
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced on January 30th updated 2025 full-year and December 2025 monthly housing starts statistics.
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Tokyo Kantei released the results of its analysis of condominium housing stock nationwide on January 29th.
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Brillia Nagano Kita-Ishido ALPHA RESIDENCIA - Largest new condo complex for sale in Nagano City since 1973. lnkd.in/gT2Knq_n
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Brillia Nagano Kita-Ishido ALPHA RESIDENCIA - Largest new condo complex for sale in Nagano City since 1973. lnkd.in/gT2Knq_n
Forty percent of Japan condominium stock is now over thirty years old
Tokyo Kantei released the results of its analysis of condominium housing stock nationwide on January 29th.The survey counted every condominium unit that had been built and still exists as of December…
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February 11, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Tokyo Kantei released the results of its analysis of condominium housing stock nationwide on January 29th.
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Brillia Nagano Kita-Ishido ALPHA RESIDENCIA - Largest new condo complex for sale in Nagano City since 1973. lnkd.in/gT2Knq_n
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Brillia Nagano Kita-Ishido ALPHA RESIDENCIA - Largest new condo complex for sale in Nagano City since 1973. lnkd.in/gT2Knq_n
The Japanese yen is moving again, and its swings are starting to affect everyday headlines as well as global markets. The below Bloomberg Daybreak Asia podcast from January 26th discusses these topics with Kei Okamura of Neuberger Berman.
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Inside the forces reshaping the Japanese yen and domestic markets
The Japanese yen is moving again, and its swings are starting to affect everyday headlines as well as global markets.As government warnings, rising prices, and shifting economic policy collide, the…
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February 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The Japanese yen is moving again, and its swings are starting to affect everyday headlines as well as global markets. The below Bloomberg Daybreak Asia podcast from January 26th discusses these topics with Kei Okamura of Neuberger Berman.
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Tokyo Kantei announced on January 22nd the average prices of existing condominiums in Japan’s three major metropolitan areas and key cities for the full year 2025, calculated on a standard 70-square-meter basis.
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Greater Tokyo existing condo prices post double digit growth in 2025
Tokyo Kantei announced on January 22nd the average prices of existing condominiums in Japan’s three major metropolitan areas and key cities for the full year 2025, calculated on a standard…
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February 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Tokyo Kantei announced on January 22nd the average prices of existing condominiums in Japan’s three major metropolitan areas and key cities for the full year 2025, calculated on a standard 70-square-meter basis.
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Sales of existing condominiums in the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA) continued to increase in December, marking the 14th consecutive month of year-on-year growth, according to data released by the East Japan Real Estate Information Network on January 13th.
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Greater Tokyo existing condo sales rise for 14 straight months
Sales of existing condominiums in the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA) continued to increase in December, marking the 14th consecutive month of year-on-year growth, according to data released by the East…
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February 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Sales of existing condominiums in the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA) continued to increase in December, marking the 14th consecutive month of year-on-year growth, according to data released by the East Japan Real Estate Information Network on January 13th.
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The residences will occupy floors 48 to 51 of the main tower, which will rise about 284 meters and stand 52 stories tall. The total residential floor area will be approximately 14,800 square meters. www.patiencerealty.com/post/waldorf...
Waldorf Astoria to bring first branded residences to Tokyo Nihonbashi
Mitsui Fudosan and Hilton will introduce the Waldorf Astoria Residences Tokyo Nihonbashi, marking the first residential project under Hilton’s flagship luxury brand in the Asia-Pacific region.Lobby CG...
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February 2, 2026 at 7:39 AM
The residences will occupy floors 48 to 51 of the main tower, which will rise about 284 meters and stand 52 stories tall. The total residential floor area will be approximately 14,800 square meters. www.patiencerealty.com/post/waldorf...
Designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property in 1993, the Nozawa Fire Festival is more than a visual spectacle; it's a testament to the village's rich cultural heritage and communal values. www.patiencerealty.com/post/the-noz...
The Nozawa Fire Festival - Japan’s fiery winter tradition
Every January 15th, the serene village of Nozawa Onsen in Nagano Prefecture transforms into a spectacle of fire, tradition, and community spirit during the Nozawa Fire Festival, also known as the Doso...
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February 2, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property in 1993, the Nozawa Fire Festival is more than a visual spectacle; it's a testament to the village's rich cultural heritage and communal values. www.patiencerealty.com/post/the-noz...
By harnessing AI that analyzes aerial imagery to estimate land boundaries with high precision, the town aims to produce legally valid cadastral maps while cutting survey time in half and reducing costs by 30 - 50%. www.patiencerealty.com/post/ai-driv...
AI driven forest survey system reduces costs and speeds up mapping in Nagano
On November 13th, the Nikkei Shimbun reported that Nagano Prefecture’s Kiso Town has launched a first-of-its-kind pilot program this autumn to carry out forest boundary clarification and cadastral sur...
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February 2, 2026 at 7:33 AM
By harnessing AI that analyzes aerial imagery to estimate land boundaries with high precision, the town aims to produce legally valid cadastral maps while cutting survey time in half and reducing costs by 30 - 50%. www.patiencerealty.com/post/ai-driv...
On Jan 11th, the Nikkei reported that the Tokyo Metropolitan Gov plans to introduce a new system as early as fiscal 2026 to encourage private developers to supply rental housing at below-market rates, responding to sharp rent increases in central Tokyo. www.patiencerealty.com/post/tokyo-p...
Tokyo plans zoning incentives to boost affordable rental housing
On January 11th, the Nikkei Shimbun reported that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to introduce a new system as early as fiscal 2026 to encourage private developers to supply rental housing at…
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February 2, 2026 at 1:00 AM
On Jan 11th, the Nikkei reported that the Tokyo Metropolitan Gov plans to introduce a new system as early as fiscal 2026 to encourage private developers to supply rental housing at below-market rates, responding to sharp rent increases in central Tokyo. www.patiencerealty.com/post/tokyo-p...
Junichi Yoshida, Chairman of the Real Estate Association, emphasized the need for coordinated action by the construction industry, the real estate sector, and the government to promote sustainable urban development over the long term.
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Japanese real estate associations open new year with focus on sustainable cities
The Real Estate Association of Japan and the Real Estate Transaction Promotion Center (FRK), two major industry bodies representing Japan’s property sector, held a joint New Year’s reception on the…
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February 1, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Junichi Yoshida, Chairman of the Real Estate Association, emphasized the need for coordinated action by the construction industry, the real estate sector, and the government to promote sustainable urban development over the long term.
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The Nikkei reported that the average asking price of existing condos aged between 20 and 25 years in Tokyo’s 23 wards reached an average of ¥102.01 million in 2025, calculated on a 70-square-meter basis according to real estate information provider LIFULL. www.patiencerealty.com/post/tokyo-h...
Tokyo homebuyers turn further to existing condos as new build prices soar
On December 27th, the Nikkei Shimbun reported that the average asking price of existing condominiums aged between 20 and 25 years in Tokyo’s 23 wards reached an average of ¥102.01 million in 2025,…
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January 31, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The Nikkei reported that the average asking price of existing condos aged between 20 and 25 years in Tokyo’s 23 wards reached an average of ¥102.01 million in 2025, calculated on a 70-square-meter basis according to real estate information provider LIFULL. www.patiencerealty.com/post/tokyo-h...
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Average household electricity bills will rise in the service areas of nine of Japan's 10 regional power utilities for February.
Nine of Japan's 10 regional power utilities to raise bills in February
Kansai Electric Power is the only utility not to raise its bills.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Average household electricity bills will rise in the service areas of nine of Japan's 10 regional power utilities for February.
On January 5th, the Japan Housing Finance Agency announced interest rates to be applied in January 2026 for Flat 35 fixed-rate mortgages offered through participating financial institutions.
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Flat 35 typical mortgage rate for loan terms over 21 years hits 2 percent
On January 5th, the Japan Housing Finance Agency announced interest rates to be applied in January 2026 for Flat 35 fixed-rate mortgages offered through participating financial institutions.The Japan…
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January 30, 2026 at 1:00 AM
On January 5th, the Japan Housing Finance Agency announced interest rates to be applied in January 2026 for Flat 35 fixed-rate mortgages offered through participating financial institutions.
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Niseko took 19 years to build to current world class status, Patience Capital Group's Ken Chan thinks Myoko Kogen can reach the same level in less time. www.patiencerealty.com/post/former-...
Former GIC Japan head Ken Chan to develop ¥200 billion ski resort in Myoko with luxury hotels
On October 11th, Bloomberg Japan reported on Patience Capital Group (PCG) founder Ken Chan. Patience Capital Group is part owner of Patience Realty.The following is a translation of the article.Key T...
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January 29, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Niseko took 19 years to build to current world class status, Patience Capital Group's Ken Chan thinks Myoko Kogen can reach the same level in less time. www.patiencerealty.com/post/former-...
Tokyo overtook New York to rank 2nd globally for the first time in the Global Power City Index 2025; a yearly benchmark of global urban competitiveness, according to a report released by the Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies. www.patiencerealty.com/post/tokyo-o...
Tokyo overtakes New York to rank second in global city index
Tokyo overtook New York to rank second globally for the first time in the Global Power City Index 2025, a yearly benchmark of global urban competitiveness, according to a report released on December 1...
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January 29, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Tokyo overtook New York to rank 2nd globally for the first time in the Global Power City Index 2025; a yearly benchmark of global urban competitiveness, according to a report released by the Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies. www.patiencerealty.com/post/tokyo-o...
Under the proposed framework-believed to be the first of its kind in Japan-floor-area ratios (FARs) for condos and mixed-use developments would be relaxed in exchange for offering rents set at roughly 80 percent or less of market levels in surrounding areas. www.patiencerealty.com/post/tokyo-p...
Tokyo plans zoning incentives to boost affordable rental housing
On January 11th, the Nikkei Shimbun reported that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to introduce a new system as early as fiscal 2026 to encourage private developers to supply rental housing at ...
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January 29, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Under the proposed framework-believed to be the first of its kind in Japan-floor-area ratios (FARs) for condos and mixed-use developments would be relaxed in exchange for offering rents set at roughly 80 percent or less of market levels in surrounding areas. www.patiencerealty.com/post/tokyo-p...
Nagano Prefecture, particularly the Shiojiri Kikyo-Gahara area, is renowned for its wine production. Wine grape cultivation in this region began in 1890, driven by Japan's industrialization policies. www.patiencerealty.com/post/discove...
Discover Nagano Wine and learn about Shinshu Valley wine culture
Nagano Prefecture, particularly the Shiojiri Kikyo Gahara area, is renowned for its wine production. Wine grape cultivation in this region began in 1890, driven by Japan's industrialization policies. ...
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January 29, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Nagano Prefecture, particularly the Shiojiri Kikyo-Gahara area, is renowned for its wine production. Wine grape cultivation in this region began in 1890, driven by Japan's industrialization policies. www.patiencerealty.com/post/discove...
The development of Six Senses Myoko forms part of an investment vision sensitive to the property’s culture and surroundings. www.patiencerealty.com/post/ihg-and...
IHG and Patience Capital Group to launch Six Senses Myoko in Japan
On October 21st, Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, announced the signing of a hotel management agreement with Patience Capital Group (PCG) for a slope-side mounta...
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January 29, 2026 at 5:19 AM
The development of Six Senses Myoko forms part of an investment vision sensitive to the property’s culture and surroundings. www.patiencerealty.com/post/ihg-and...
Richard Katz sat down with Adam German to give listeners a healthy dose of what they can find in his newest book, The Contest for Japan’s Economic Future. www.patiencerealty.com/post/propert...
Property Adjacent Episode 1 – Richard Katz and The Contest for Japan’s Economic Future
Earlier in February, Richard Katz sat down with Adam German to give listeners a healthy dose of what they can find in his newest book, The Contest for Japan’s Economic Future.The Contest cover art cou...
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January 29, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Richard Katz sat down with Adam German to give listeners a healthy dose of what they can find in his newest book, The Contest for Japan’s Economic Future. www.patiencerealty.com/post/propert...