Japan Business & Real-Estate News

From dream to reality - restoring abandoned properties; generating an income from investment properties; the benefits of resort-serviced properties

In this podcast I focus on impacts of the now prolonged covid-19. And, good news for seniors with advancements of autonomous driving.

First-time buyers will not want to miss this podcast. I will take you on a journey of a first time buyer. I take you on an anecdotal journey of purchasing a property in the Japanese real estate market from the exploratory phase to purchase, and the steps and questions in between.

Focusing on the stigma of deaths in properties, a potential game-changer for the nursing care lossmaker, and a tip on how to safely purchase properties with higher yield in smaller townships.

The market post-Olympics, moving into the Hydrogen era, and preparing for the announcement of the winning bids for the much anticipated integrated casino resorts.

You might think that with Covid19 and between people keen on running away from major urban centres to get away from crowds, and Japan's aging demographics, the residential property market would take a hit. No so. Learn more about the growing interest of investors, multifamily properties, and changing Japan's rigid work culture.

In this episode, the top 4 reasons why the Japanese property market remains resilient, but why the retail market is trailing behind, and…because of the continued interest, and more on abandoned homes.

Insightful interview with Matt Ketchum, co-founder of “Akiya & Inaka” a Japanese company specializing in helping foreigners purchase abandoned or semi-abandoned homes in Japan.

In this podcast, opportunities to watch for in this current climate in the real estate sector, more specifically, the impact of the Olympic Games, the direction of J-REITS, the logistics sector, and the survey says…. Tokyo still holds the limelight!

It has been more than a year since COVID-19 transformed the world, forcing changes in lifestyle, imposing restrictions across businesses -- without warning, without bias. In the investment world, the priority became “flight to safety,” which has historically always favored the land of the rising sun. Japan has not disappointed. The resilient market did not topple in stability, but instead shifted to a different, more comfortable position.

Ibaraki moves up the ladder of attractive prefectures; Japan has plans to boost its falling birth rate; and what exactly is micro-tourism and will it work?

Companies are offloading properties as they assess the feasibility of retrofitting/rebuilding in light of the carbon neutral policies. And, you asked us whether it is better to purchase as an individual or under a corporate name.

A decade since Japan's nuclear meltdown in Fukushima, what is the direction for the city? And, answers to your questions about the impact of taxes on foreign investments.

This podcast is dedicated to logistics facilities market because of the demand for warehousing space due to the rapid growth of e-commerce and online shopping.

Increased demand for Tokyo apartment buildings, Shizuoka becomes home to Toyota's robotics testing ground and vacant space in Tokyo's office buildings opens opportunities for investors

Times are Tough. Legislation suggests it may be time to offload older properties and the pandemic's slippery slope gives rise to distressed property opportunities in the ski industry.

The U.S. dollar retreated from its highest level since mid-November against the Japanese yen as investors rebalanced portfolios for month-end; markets on edge; a dispute over COVID-19 vaccine supply in Europe cooled risk appetite.

While the pandemic rocked the global real estate market, the Asia-Pacific region, more specifically Japan, became an eye-opener for investors as the effects on the region were quite subdued.

Rescue hotels, an ambitious push for green technology, and a bullish office market.

Resilience in the logistics market; momentum to boost female executives; and millennium old businesses offer advice for survival during the pandemic

Tokyo tops the list for innovation and start-up capital for foreigners; Fukuoka set to house the largest warehouse space in Kyushu; Airbnb lists teleworking offices and houses away from urban areas.

Tokyo's rapidly expanding data center hub; the race to become a global financial hub; the Ni-Chome gay district unites to survive the pandemic

Japan's untapped military property market; hotels/casinos and moving toward becoming Asia's second largest gambling market; next steps for Tokyo's cautious Olympics

During times of political and economic uncertainties, markets can become volatile and cause panic. At such times investors look for “safe-haven” alternatives. Here are the top 3 reasons why Investors turn to Japan's safe haven -

Breaking the moonlighting taboo, affordable 'subscription based co-living' for teleworkers, health insurance coverage for fertility treatments, and revitalizing plans for decaying rural regions.

From revitalizing initiatives, the need for more data centres, and upcoming casinos, in this podcast I share with you the potential areas to keep an eye on!

In this episode - Keeping homes warm with cozy "kotatsu" Easing restrictions for business travellers Demon Slayer: Mugen Train box office blitz

Coronavirus outbreak put the spotlight on the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the global human workforce, the risk to front-line workers, and the need for automation to reduce contact between humans to prevent the spread of the virus. So the question is, “Are you ready to co-exist with robots?”

NTI's Sales and Marketing Manager, Priti Donnelly puts the limelight on the changes and developments of student housing as an alternative asset class for foreign investors.

The pandemic has deeply affected Japan's archaic corporate culture. In this episode we share information on the challenges affecting employers/employees in their transition to cut costs, and avoid health risks.

We focus on the sudden changes of Japan's work culture as a result of the pandemic and where the country goes from here.