Unpacking Japan Tokyo Portfolio explains why the Japanese real estate market is changing
Aug 29, 2025
The podcast dives deep into Japan's evolving real estate landscape, highlighting the surge in international buyers and redevelopment projects in Tokyo. Discussions reveal complex rental dynamics and the tension between urban development and preserving green spaces. Experts explore how foreign investment is reshaping the market, along with shifts in luxury real estate preferences. Listeners gain insights into the intricacies of renting in Tokyo and the unique challenges faced by property owners, including cultural aspects influencing home design.
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City Prices Are Rising Again
- Major Japanese cities (Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo) are now seeing rising property values after years of decline.
- This shift reflects increased international buyers and pandemic-era savings enabling more local purchases.
Buy Near Redevelopment Projects
- Buy in areas with active or planned redevelopments for a greater chance of capital appreciation.
- Redevelopment land grabs take years, so act early when projects show momentum.
Developers Curate Their Buyers
- Top developers like Mori Building sell many new luxury units directly to their private networks.
- Those buyers are often Japanese and curated, limiting broad resale supply initially.