Since Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took office in December 2012. The Japanese yen has plunged by 40 percent. whereas the Nikkei 225 has surged more than 100 percent. In anticipation of the mange mega sporting events to be held in Japan such as the 2020 Olympic Games and 2019 Rugby World Cup, hot money from around the globe, in clouding China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore has been flooding into various Japanese asset classes including real estate. Unfortunately, information on Japan's real estate has not been well circulated globally because of language barrier. This feeds into the scepticism of investing into it. Buying properties from aboard also poses challenges regarding maintenance and management. Although there are many brokerages in Japan but not many of them have resources to develop overseas markets. Indeed, few are capable of helping clients achieve desired returns, not to mention adding value to their investments. The guest authors of this book are based in Japan. As insiders of the country's real estate industry, they have intimate knowledge of investment, economy, taxation, law, and property management that is simply unparalleled.

From long personal experience, research, and private conversations with international real estate investors, analysts, and marketing executives, Dr. Hines identifies succinctly and precisely the differences between investing in Japanese real estate and real estate elsewhere--the crucial differences, plus the risks and hazards that real estate professionals must know and understand. She shows that the new Japanese economic environment is having its affect on real estate there, how foreign investors are influencing the value of property and the systems to analyze it, and why the financing of real estate in Japan through loan and equity securitization is on the rise. Real estate professionals will be particularly interested in her coverage of commercial and residential property, while specialists with other interests will also get an unusual view of Japanese urban planning, land development, and tenure changes over time, information that is rarely available in English. Dr. Hines focuses on the Tokyo metropolitan area and on office buildings and shopping centers, in general but she also covers residential and industrial property investment across Japan. Readers will get a quick view of the new investment climate and aspects of economic, cultural, governmental, and environmental change in Japan. She gives a brief history of Japanese land tenure and views current land planning and control from a historical perspective. For real estate professionals there are chapters on leasing, marketing, land development, and construction, and she delineates the differences between Japanese real estate appraisal and international valuation methods and practices. Also noted is the increased use of income capitalization methods. Dr. Hines examines differences between Japanese and international real estate investment methods of analysis, particularly in light of Japanese real estate financing and taxation. She also illustrates the imputed interest charge methods of investment analysis and gives special emphasis to internationally approved discounted cash flow analysis. Finally, the book examines the trend toward real estate securitization and shows how banks and other financial institutions are reducing their real estate lending and restructuring themselves to prepare for a new era of economic reform.

"Landed: The guide to buying property in Japan" is a resource for anyone purchasing-or thinking of purchasing-real estate in Japan. Whether you're looking for a family home, a ski chalet or an investment property, Landed Japan will save you time, money and effort. In Landed Japan you'll learn: > How property is bought and sold in Japan. > Where to find financing, legal advice and other essential services. > How to recognize and manage Japan-specific risks. > Where to find property listings (even if you can't read Japanese). > How aging and migration are reshaping Japan's property market. > Where not to buy. > How to check a real estate agent's credentials. > How to get tax breaks and other incentives. > About the opportunities and risks in recreational and repossessed property. > How residents and nonresidents have successfully bought property in Tokyo and beyond.

Did you know that Japan is the world's second-largest real estate investment market? No surprise if you didn't, because even many Japanese investors aren't aware of it--or that a 2018 report from leading investment research firm MSCI Inc. valued Japan's market at US$798 billion in 2017.One problem foreign investors face, in fact, is the crucial lack of dependable, actionable information about Japanese properties. In the Savvy Foreign Investor's Guide to Japan, real estate advisor and investor Toshihiko Yamamoto and U.S.-trained global architect Masatoyo Ogasawara tell you exactly how to find, assess, buy, manage and even build great properties in Japan--and how to avoid all the pitfalls along the way.Here are just some of the insights they'll give you:Who's buying property in Japan, and where and whyHow top investors see the market, and two real-world casesInvestment options both conventional (condos, apartment buildings, etc.) and unconventional (Airbnb, kominka and more)Practical property-hunting tips and techniquesHow to find the right property management firmHow the new Minpaku Law affects rental propertiesInsuring your investment wisely, including disaster coverageBuilding countermeasures for fire and earthquakeHow to find and deal with architects and contractorsWhether you're a pure investor, have plans to live in Japan or are already here, this book gives you several potential roads to solid yields in one of the world's most stable and desirable property markets. Toshihiko Yamamoto was a corporate executive working for major firms such as Konami Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment and a commodities trader in London for five years before getting deep into the real estate market as an investor, real estate broker and property advisor. He's determined to raise the reputation of real estate investment in Japan, and specializes in assisting foreign buyers and sellers the market.Masatoyo Ogasawara is a registered architect in New York and a first-class architect in Japan who graduated from the University of Tokyo with dual degrees in aeronautics and architecture, went on to the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, and then joined Pei Cobb Freed & Partners in New York. The latter was the domain of Pritzker prizewinner I. M. Pei. He now runs his own firm in Tokyo, Masatoyo Ogasawara Architects, which specializes in high-end residential and commercial structures, providing world-class, high-end and diversified services in English to international clients.

This book examines the international growth and diversification of real estate advisory services in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan since 1960. The book explains how successful firms develop competitive advantages in the global marketplace. An evaluation of forty prominent firms (ten from each country) provides a comparativ

Earn 6,000 USD in monthly rent, with the world's lowest interest rates for the highest returns! Ordinary Individuals Succeeding in Japanese Real Estate Investment: Secrets Revealed! Seize the opportunity presented by the weakest yen exchange rate in 30 years, and set your sights on Japanese real estate! In an unprecedentedly uncertain global economy, there is an investment that's catching everyone's attention: Japanese real estate! Investors are increasingly focusing on Japan as its property prices remain relatively affordable compared to other countries—they haven't surged as much. Additionally, with the current weak yen, Japanese real estate is becoming an invariably advantageous investment in terms of stability and profitability. But is foreign real estate investment accessible to individuals, or is it just for corporations, private equity funds, and inter-company markets? The answer is NO! Even ordinary individuals can invest in foreign real estate! With a weak yen, low interest rates, high returns, and stability, even private investors can own Japanese real estate. Embarking on direct investment in Japanese real estate can seem overwhelming at first. But investor Baek Seung, who has already paved the way, is here to share his expertise. From the countless questions received both offline and online, she has compiled this book around the most frequently asked ones, as well as those crucial topics anyone considering foreign investment must understand. In this book, not only have I addressed numerous questions, but I have also strived to include the experiential knowledge I have gained over time. I hope to make the investment points more easily understandable for all overseas investors interested in Japanese real estate. ※ While this book was published in South Korea and written for Koreans, it contains only those aspects that are universally applicable to foreigners acquiring Japanese real estate. Although specific references to Korea or Seoul may be made, the overall flow has been modified for clarity and comprehension. (A footnote has been included) ※ This book is available exclusively as an eBook, with a total of 49 pages in the PDF format. --- Table of Contents 0. Introduction Basics of Investing in Japanese Real Estate 1. Why Should You Invest in Japanese Real Estate? 2. Can Foreigners Buy Real Estate in Japan? 3. How Do I Obtain a Real Estate Loan in Japan? 4. How Much Investment Capital is Required? 5. What are the Tax Implications for Koreans Buying Property in Japan? Myths and Truths About Japanese Real Estate 6. What Happens if There is an Earthquake? Will the Building Collapse? 7. With the Decline in Population, Isn't There a Risk of Increased Vacancies? 8. Interest Rates in Japan Might Rise Soon; Will Real Estate Prices Fall? 9. It Seems Difficult to Manage Property from Afar; How Can It Be Done? 10. Can I Invest in Japanese Real Estate Without Speaking Japanese? Procedures for Investing in Japanese Real Estate 11. How Do I Handle Currency Exchange? 12. How Do I Transfer and Manage Money Without a Japanese Bank Account? 13. How Do I Find Real Estate Listings in Japan? 14. I'm Worried About Fraud; Isn't It Risky? 15. What Are the Mortgage Rates for Real Estate in Japan? 16. How Can I Repatriate Money Earned in Japan? Corporate Investment in Japan 17. Can Foreigners Establish a Corporation in Japan? 18. Can Employees Set Up a Corporation? 19. What Are the Taxes on Corporate Investments in Japan? Japanese Real Estate and Visas 20. Can I Immigrate to Japan Through Real Estate Investment? 21. What Types of Visas Are Available in Japan? 22. What is a Business Management Visa? (Special Chapter) Advice for International Investors (PR) Baek Seung's Japanese Real Estate Investment Services

"No one can really predict how the real estate market will develop. However, we can look at patterns, how they might develop and thus give a direction to the future of real estate. This book wants to contribute to that. COVID-19 has had a considerable influence on society and real estate, particularly in the recent period. We are surprised by a development that we had not seen coming and that has seriously impacted our lives. The various manifestations of lockdowns around the world have been gradually phased out and reset in 2020. This has a structural impact on living, working and shopping and therefore has a direct impact on the use of property. Since COVID-19 will be present in many respects for the foreseeable future, the pandemic will have a significant impact on real estate and urban developments. Perhaps when we look back on this period, this pandemic will prove to have been the starting point for drastic property changes. Many were surprised by the empty shelves in supermarkets during the first days of the pandemic. The supply chains were running at full speed, but a large part of the retail sector came to a standstill or switched to online. Multi-channel has now really proven itself and COVID-19 has abruptly increased the demands on "last mile" logistics spaces. Much more will change in the area of supply chains. Moreover, in light of increasing trade tensions, there is a trend of onshoring and it is clear that logistics and warehousing will become increasingly important. Public space is also in the spotlight. The importance of parks and greenery was great during the lockdown. Guaranteed distance on streets and squares will remain the focus of attention in the coming period. Space is scarce. We need terraces in order to realize some turnover. And the fact that the car is currently considered a safe means of transport-what does that mean in terms of traffic pressure? A number of real estate experts in the world at various universities have each looked at developments affecting the future from their own perspective and share that knowledge with everyone. Topics covered in this book are: (1) Blockchain and Real Estate in The Netherlands: A Database Exploring 2015-2018 and Extrapolation to the Future, (2) Principle of Substitution in the face of COVID-19 Pandemic: An Application to Tenant's Choice in Commercial Real Estate Markets, (3) Selected Aspects of Slovenian Legislation on Lease of Agricultural Land and Forests, (4) Land Value Capture's Potential in Norwegian Projects, (5) Environmental Stress and Contemporary Understanding of Human-built Environment Relations: Study Case on Zero-Waste City Ljubljana, (6) Property Development Viability and Community Spirit - Rethinking the Safety Angle, (7) Implementation of Land Policy at Local Level, and Impacts of the Functioning of the Real Property Market, (8) Work From Hotels: Is Hybrid the Future and (9) Real Estate as a Service"--

Japan Foreclosed Property is a guide for English-speaking foreigners to avail of the opportunities to buy foreclosed property in Japan at a substantial discount through court-admnistered tenders. The guide provides the reader with a broad array of resources inclusive of the political, economic, social pretext for investing in property in Japan, as well as how to participate in the process, how to research, strategies, what you need to do, and how to fix up properties. The guide is targeted at English speakers, because the author purchased several foreclosed properties in Japan, and he saw the opportunity for a guide for those people who wish to live, retire or holiday in Japan, because the country is highly regarded by expatriates.

What Decides Land Prices? is a unique examination and analysis of real estate markets, grounded in author Akiyoshi Inoue's over twenty years' experience in various aspects of Japanese real estate.

A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.