Tokyo’s office construction boom and its repercussions Jul. 06, 2012 - 05:00AM JST ( 13 ) The construction of new office buildings in central Tokyo is steadily progressing. In January, Mitsubishi Jisho’s Marunouchi Eiraku Building was completed. In spring, JP Tower and the Palace Building were completed, and Otemachi Financial City will be completed in fall. According to the Urban Research Institute… Read
Good news for renters in Japan: Security deposits, key money on the demise Opinions Mar. 30, 2012 - 10:50AM JST ( 31 Comments ) Editor’s Note: Zoe Ward is the publisher of Japan Property Central and has extensive experience in the Tokyo real estate market, working for some of the advertising agents on Real Estate Japan. Good news for… Read
Revisions to the inheritance tax in Japan Opinions Mar. 27, 2012 - 06:27AM JST ( 47 Comments ) Over 23% of the Japanese population is over the age of 65, the highest proportion of any country in the world. By 2055, this ratio is expected to increase to over 40%. This demographic shift… Read
Guide to earthquake insurance in Japan Opinions Mar. 11, 2012 - 05:55AM JST ( 4 Comments ) Earthquake insurance is an additional option on top of fire insurance. You cannot just have earthquake insurance on its own – it must be added to your fire insurance plan. Fire insurance is optional to… Read