Tokyo Real Estate
& J-REIT,
from the Inside
Deep-dive analysis for Korean and cross-border investors —
written from Nihonbashi by someone who lives here, owns here, and reads the data first.
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- Investment 9 min read
Comparing Tokyo 23 Wards: Property Prices & Living Guide [2026]
Updated:A complete guide comparing Tokyo's 23 wards, highlighting the property prices, demographics, and unique character of each area before diving into the 12-episode roadmap.
- Investment 13 min read
Where to Live in Tokyo [Ep.12] Has Tama New Town Really Failed? Machida, Tama City & Inagi [2026]
We test the Tama New Town failure narrative against neighborhood-level transaction prices. Within Tama City alone, Sekido (~¥651,000/m²) and Toyogaoka (~¥205,000/m²) coexist — hub premiums and older stock run on different maps.
- Investment 11 min read
Where Is Setagaya's Rich Area? Seijo vs Meguro Property Prices & Living Guide [2026]
Updated:We compare the property prices of Seijo, the premier wealthy enclave in Setagaya, with the living environments of Meguro and Setagaya using real data.
- Investment 8 min read
Are Ota Ward Apartments Cheap? Price Comparison with Shinagawa [2026]
Updated:We compare the average mansion per-㎡ price between Ota and Shinagawa wards, highlighting the differences in living convenience and transit access in Tokyo's Southern Belt.
- Investment 14 min read
Where to Live in Tokyo — The 23 Wards Guide [Ep.11] The Real Housing Prices of Western Tama Hidden Behind Averages: Hachioji, Hino, and Akishima
Updated:A deep dive into three cities in Western Tama using neighborhood-level transaction data. Stripping away the 'average trap' caused by massive land areas reveals a clear dual structure: vibrant ¥60 (x10k) station areas and ¥30 (x10k) outskirts.
- Life 6 min read
Beyond Shin-Okubo: The New Map of Korea-Tokyo Communities & Business 2026
Updated:Tokyo’s Korean community has expanded beyond the geographical boundaries of Shin-Okubo. From the global elite networks in Azabu to the K-Startup hub in Toranomon, we provide an in-depth look at the evolving status and business bases of Koreans in Tokyo as of 2026.
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