Most people expect a typical Tokyo apartment to be tiny. This isn’t really accurate, and the perception mostly comes from social media and viral YouTube...
Tokyo's most exclusive properties
Tokyo's most exclusive properties
Tokyo's most exclusive properties
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Hiroo Garden Hills: Price, Floor Plan and More
Hiroo Garden Hills is Tokyo’s original vintage mansion. Completed in 1987, this 1,181-unit complex across 6.6 hectares in Shibuya-ku’s Hiroo district set the standard for...
Mita Garden Hills: Price, Floor Plan and More
If you’re searching for a new luxury apartment in central Tokyo, Mita Garden Hills is probably already on your shortlist. This development marks the first...
Best Rental Options for International Students in Japan
For many international students, finding housing is the first major challenge they face after arriving in Japan. University dormitories accommodate only a small share of...
What Documents Do You Need to Rent an Apartment in Japan?
If you want to rent an apartment in Japan, you might be surprised by the amount of documentation you’ll need to prepare just to apply....
Japan’s 2026 Inheritance Tax Reform: End of the Condo Tax Loophole?
Japan is moving towards a significant inheritance tax reform that could spell the end of a well-known real estate tax loophole. For years, savvy investors...
How to Read Japanese Real Estate Listings?
At Tokyo Portfolio, we present all our real estate listings for sale or rent in English with clear details designed for international clients. However, if...
How to Rent a House in Japan?
Renting a house in Japan is completely different from renting an apartment, yet most guides treat them as the same. Houses make up only about...
Will Japan Ban Foreigners from Buying Real Estate?
With Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi now in office, Japan is reviewing rules on foreign property purchases. Current law, likely changes, and how investors should plan...
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