We’ve already written about why you might want to build a property rather than buy a pre-existing one in Tokyo (you can read more about that here, but the TL;DR is: it’s cheaper, faster, and in many ways easier than abroad – in places like the US or the UK). The next step, if that’s…

If you’re a foreigner moving to Tokyo, renting an apartment can be one of the most confusing parts of settling in. You might find a real estate listing online that seems simple enough until you realize the price you see isn’t what you’ll actually pay. Once you add the security deposit, key money, agent fees,…

Park Tower Harumi has been a striking part of Chuo-ku’s skyline since its completion in February 2019. The 48-story, 178-meter tower includes 1,076 residences and features a sailboat-inspired design with curved balconies that appear to move with the bay breeze. Developed by Mitsui Fudosan Residential and built by Obayashi Corporation, it’s the first building in…

Moto-Akasaka Towers is considered one of Tokyo’s most exclusive vintage luxury residential buildings. It offers spacious family-oriented living in the prestigious Akasaka diplomatic district. This 13-story reinforced concrete tower was completed in 1979. It sits beside the Akasaka Imperial Residence gardens and the Benkei-bori Moat, offering residents a rare sense of peace and greenery in…