#Real Estate

Japan's National Tax Agency is cracking down on a ¥50 billion real estate tax avoidance scheme used by the wealthy. Following the "tower mansion tax" reforms, new regulations now target rental buildings and real estate investment trusts. Under proposed 2026 tax reforms, investment properties purchased within 5 years of inheritance will be valued at market price. How does your country handle tax avoidance by the wealthy?

Tokyo's 23 wards now see average family rent reach ¥250,000/month, nearly 50% of disposable income. With condos exceeding ¥100 million, families flee to suburbs while 45% of young adults consider rural migration. Discover what's reshaping Japan's capital and how it compares to your country's housing situation.

Tokyo's used condominium average prices have surpassed ¥100 million (about $650,000) for the first time in history. Explore the factors behind this surge—declining new construction, yen depreciation, and foreign investment—and what it means for ordinary Japanese homebuyers.

In January 2026, Takashimaya Sakai Store closed its doors after 61 years of operation. Explore the reasons behind this closure and the broader challenges facing Japan's department store industry, from changing consumer behavior to the rise of e-commerce and suburban shopping malls.