Patience Realty's Japan Real Estate Intelligence Podcast

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Japan’s residential property market produces a constant stream of data, reports, and news, but most of it is published only in Japanese. This gives local buyers and investors access to insights international audiences rarely see. Japan Real Estate Intelligence by Patience Realty helps close that gap. Each week, the podcast delivers a short audio briefing of the latest Intelligence articles, highlighting the trends shaping Japan’s residential property market - from Tokyo condominium pricing and rental trends to regional housing markets and the economic signals influencing housing across the country. If a story catches your interest, deep-dive links to the full articles are included in each episode description, all linked to the original Japanese reported source. Thumbnail photo by Edmund Lou on Unsplash, edited by Adam German.

Episodes

  1. Jul 23

    Myoko Semiconductors, Condo Sales Slow, Minpaku Rules Tighten and More

    Narrator voice is real with AI used for music and sound effects. AI tools also used for script creation and sound leveling. Articles discussed in episode: Greater Tokyo Condo transactions fall for third month in June https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/greater-tokyo-condo-transactions-fall-for-third-month-in-june Tokyo existing condo prices tell a different story in US dollars https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/tokyo-existing-condo-prices-tell-a-different-story-in-us-dollars Japan bankruptcies climb as construction and small firms struggle https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-bankruptcies-climb-as-construction-and-small-firms-struggle Japan permits zero-day restrictions on existing minpaku properties https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-permits-zero-day-restrictions-on-existing-minpaku-properties Myoko semiconductor factory revival anchors JPY 600 billion investment plan https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/myoko-semiconductor-factory-revival-anchors-jpy-600-billion-investment-plan ----- Looking for hands-on help with Japanese real estate? Get in touch at PatienceRealty.com

    Myoko Semiconductors, Condo Sales Slow, Minpaku Rules Tighten and More

  2. Jul 16

    Japan Wage Growth, Weak Housing Investment, Hakone Luxury and More.

    Narrator voice is real with AI used for music and sound effects. AI tools also used for script creation and sound leveling. Articles discussed in episode: Japan real wages keep rising as May pay beats prices https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-real-wages-keep-rising-as-may-pay-beats-prices BOJ Sakura Report shows housing investment lagging regional recovery https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/boj-sakura-report-shows-housing-investment-lagging-regional-recovery Japan considers backup capital to reduce reliance on Tokyo https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-considers-backup-capital-to-reduce-reliance-on-tokyo Japan real estate industry strengthens AML compliance ahead of FATF review https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-real-estate-industry-strengthens-aml-compliance-ahead-of-fatf-review Hyatt Alila brand to debut in Japan with luxury Hakone hotel https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/hyatt-alila-brand-to-debut-in-japan-with-luxury-hakone-hotel ----- Looking for hands-on help with Japanese real estate? Get in touch at PatienceRealty.com.

    Japan Wage Growth, Weak Housing Investment, Hakone Luxury and More.

  3. Jul 4

    Nintendo Further Bets on Kyoto, Japan Rents Climb, Kichijoji Leads Again and More.

    Narrator voice is real with AI used for music and sound effects. AI tools also used for script creation and sound leveling. Articles discussed in episode: AtHome survey finds broad gains in Japan rental condo rents https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/athome-survey-finds-broad-gains-in-japan-rental-condo-rents Kichijoji holds top spot in Greater Tokyo livability ranking https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/kichijoji-holds-top-spot-in-greater-tokyo-livability-ranking New Nintendo Kyoto R&D hub could support long-term housing demand https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/nintendo-new-kyoto-r-d-hub-could-support-long-term-housing-demand TD Securities says Japan has limited room to defend the yen https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/td-securities-says-japan-has-limited-room-to-defend-the-yen This episode covers broad gains in Japan rental condo asking rents, Kichijoji’s continued run as Greater Tokyo’s most desirable place to live, Nintendo’s planned Kyoto R&D hub and what it could mean for long-term housing demand, and Japan’s shrinking room to defend the yen as interest-rate gaps, US policy, and domestic politics constrain its options. ----- Looking to buy or sell Japan property or need turn-key property management solutions? Patience Realty is here to help! Get in touch at www.patiencerealty.com

    Nintendo Further Bets on Kyoto, Japan Rents Climb, Kichijoji Leads Again and More.

  4. Jun 25

    Renovation Demand Grows, Housing Stock to Fall, Tokyo Sellers Prefer Timing Over Price and More.

    Narrator voice is real with AI used for music and sound effects. AI tools also used for script creation and sound leveling. Articles discussed in episode: BOJ rate hike set to affect savers and borrowers differently https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/boj-rate-hike-set-to-affect-savers-and-borrowers-differently Greater Tokyo sellers shift from price chasing to faster sales says Recruit https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/greater-tokyo-sellers-shift-from-price-chasing-to-faster-sales-says-recruit Japan must upgrade existing homes as housing starts decline says Nomura Research Institute https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-must-upgrade-existing-homes-as-housing-starts-decline-says-nomura-research-institute Japan renovation orders rise 18.7 percent to JPY 16.4 trillion in FY2025 https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-renovation-orders-rise-18-7-percent-to-jpy-16-4-trillion-in-fy2025 Funabashi purchase condo to offer keyless entry with facial recognition https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/funabashi-purchase-condo-to-offer-keyless-entry-with-facial-recognition This episode covers how the Bank of Japan’s latest rate hike may affect savers and borrowers differently, why Greater Tokyo sellers appear to be shifting from peak-price expectations toward faster sales, Nomura Research Institute’s view that Japan must upgrade existing housing stock as new construction declines, MLIT data showing renovation orders rose to JPY 16.4 trillion in FY2025, and Mitsui Fudosan Residential’s plan to introduce full facial-recognition access at Park Homes Funabashi. ---- Looking to buy or sell Japan property or need turn-key property management solutions? Patience Realty is here to help! Get in touch at www.patiencerealty.com

    Renovation Demand Grows, Housing Stock to Fall, Tokyo Sellers Prefer Timing Over Price and More.

  5. Jun 17

    BOJ Rate Hike, Yen Still Near 160, Greater Tokyo Condo Sales Break Six-Year Streak and More.

    Narrator voice is real with AI used for music and sound effects. AI tools also used for script creation and sound leveling. Articles discussed in episode: BOJ expected to lift policy rate to highest level since 1995 says Nikkei Shimbun https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/boj-expected-to-lift-policy-rate-to-highest-level-since-1995-says-nikkei-shimbun Barclays sees dollar-yen staying close to 160 despite BOJ hike https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/barclays-sees-dollar-yen-staying-close-to-160-despite-boj-hike Greater Tokyo existing condo prices break six-year YoY growth streak says REINS https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/greater-tokyo-existing-condo-prices-break-six-year-yoy-growth-streak-says-reins Naphtha based waterproofing delays nearly 600 Japan condo repair projects https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/naphtha-based-waterproofing-delays-nearly-600-japan-condo-repair-projects Kita Aoyama 3 Chome redevelopment breaks ground for major mixed-use project https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/kita-aoyama-3-chome-redevelopment-breaks-ground-for-major-mixed-use-project The episode covers the Bank of Japan’s rate hike to one percent, Barclays’ view that dollar-yen may stay close to one sixty even after BOJ tightening, May REINS data showing softer Greater Tokyo existing condominium transactions, naphtha-based material delays affecting major condo repair projects, and the start of construction on the Kita Aoyama 3 Chome mixed-use redevelopment near Omotesando and Gaienmae. ------ Looking to buy or sell Japan property or need turn-key property management solutions? Patience Realty is here to help! Get in touch at www.patiencerealty.com

    BOJ Rate Hike, Yen Still Near 160, Greater Tokyo Condo Sales Break Six-Year Streak and More.

  6. Jun 10

    Alpico’s Nagano Development, 50 Year Mortgages, Japan’s End of Deflation Argument and More.

    Narrator voice is real with AI used for music and sound effects. AI tools also used for script creation and sound leveling. Articles discussed in episode: As Japan mortgages get longer, negative equity risk moves into focus https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/as-japan-mortgages-get-longer-negative-equity-risk-moves-into-focus 2025 Japan reverse mortgage demand softens as all-time applications top ten thousand https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/2025-japan-reverse-mortgage-demand-softens-as-all-time-applications-top-ten-thousand Takanawa condo rebuild turns complicated land rights into freehold ownership https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/takanawa-condo-rebuild-turns-complicated-land-rights-into-freehold-ownership Alpico launches real estate subsidiary to drive Nagano resort growth https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/alpico-launches-real-estate-subsidiary-to-drive-nagano-resort-growth Japan may have finally left deflation behind says Jesper Koll https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-may-have-finally-left-deflation-behind-says-jesper-koll This week’s briefing covers the rapid rise of ultra-long mortgages in Japan, negative equity risk, softer fiscal 2025 reverse mortgage usage, a Takanawa condominium rebuild in Minato Ward, Alpico’s new real estate subsidiary for Nagano resort development, and Jesper Koll’s argument that Japan may finally be moving beyond deflation. ------- Looking to buy or sell Japan property or need turn-key property management solutions? Patience Realty is here to help! Get in touch at www.patiencerealty.com

    Alpico’s Nagano Development, 50 Year Mortgages, Japan’s End of Deflation Argument and More.

  7. Jun 3

    Osaka Condo Price Record, Tokyo SFH Prices and Yen Weakness

    Narrator voice is real with AI used for music and sound effects. AI tools also used for script creation and sound leveling. Articles discussed in episode: 4 billion JPY Osaka condo sale sets new Kansai record https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/4-billion-jpy-osaka-condo-sale-sets-new-kansai-record Higher property prices lift Japan brokerage revenue despite softer deal volumes https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/higher-property-prices-lift-japan-brokerage-revenue-despite-softer-deal-volumes Greater Tokyo new single-family home average top JPY 50 million for first time https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/greater-tokyo-new-single-family-home-average-top-jpy-50-million-for-first-time Hulic to redevelop Hands Shibuya site into hotel after 2026 closure https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/hulic-to-redevelop-hands-shibuya-site-into-hotel-after-2026-closure Yen at 160 draws a psychological line for Japanese households https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/yen-at-160-draws-a-psychological-line-for-japanese-households This week’s briefing covers Osaka’s record-setting 4 billion yen condominium sale, Japan brokerage revenue gains despite softer transaction volumes, newly built single-family home prices crossing 50 million yen in Greater Tokyo, Hulic’s planned hotel redevelopment of the Hands Shibuya site, and why yen weakness near 160 to the dollar matters for households, investors and real estate. ------ Looking to buy or sell Japan property or need turn-key property management solutions? Patience Realty is here to help! Get in touch at www.patiencerealty.com

    Osaka Condo Price Record, Tokyo SFH Prices and Yen Weakness

  8. May 27

    Myoko Goes Global, Tokyo Condo Supply Rises and Fixed-Term Rents Climb

    Narrator voice is real with AI used for music and sound effects. AI tools also used for script creation and sound leveling. Articles discussed in episode: Greater Tokyo new condo supply increases as first-month sales soften https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/greater-tokyo-new-condo-supply-increases-as-first-month-sales-soften Fixed-term residential lease rents rise across Greater Tokyo https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/fixed-term-residential-lease-rents-rise-across-greater-tokyo How one Japan condo HOA is investing repair reserves https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/how-one-japan-condo-hoa-is-investing-repair-reserves Rosewood to make Tokyo debut in Roppongi 5-Chome West redevelopment https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/rosewood-to-make-tokyo-debut-in-roppongi-5-chome-west-redevelopment Patience Capital Group brings Golden Trail World Series to Myoko https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/patience-capital-group-brings-golden-trail-world-series-to-myoko ----- Looking to buy or sell Japan property or need turn-key property management solutions? Patience Realty is here to help! Get in touch at www.patiencerealty.com

    Myoko Goes Global, Tokyo Condo Supply Rises and Fixed-Term Rents Climb

  9. May 20

    Tokyo Condo Prices Slip, Redevelopment Delays and Japan’s Fragile Recovery

    Narrator voice is real with AI used for opening music and sound effects. AI tools also used for script creation and sound leveling. Closing music by Track Tribe with the song called Guess I’ll Never Know found on the YouTube Creator Studio audio library. Articles discussed in episode: Greater Tokyo condo transactions slip for first time in 18 months https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/greater-tokyo-condo-transactions-slip-for-first-time-in-18-months Japan redevelopment delays reach central Tokyo as building costs rise https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-redevelopment-delays-reach-central-tokyo-as-building-costs-rise Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza sets fourth straight sales record https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/karuizawa-prince-shopping-plaza-sets-fourth-straight-sales-record Real wage gains not enough to lift Japan consumers says CLSA https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/real-wage-gains-not-enough-to-lift-japan-consumers-says-clsa Sanaenomics puts fragile recovery in Japan to the test https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/sanaenomics-puts-fragile-recovery-in-japan-to-the-test This week’s briefing covers a slowdown in Greater Tokyo existing condominium transactions, continued price growth in the resale market, redevelopment delays caused by rising construction costs, record sales at Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, pressure on Japanese households, and the broader question of whether Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s economic agenda can turn Japan’s fragile recovery into something more durable. Looking to buy or sell Japan property or need turn-key property management solutions? Patience Realty is here to help! Get in touch at www.patiencerealty.com

    Tokyo Condo Prices Slip, Redevelopment Delays and Japan’s Fragile Recovery

  10. May 14

    Tokyo Condo Yields, Falling Housing Starts and New Buyer Rules

    Narrator voice is real with AI used for music and sound effects. AI tools also used for script creation and sound leveling. Articles discussed in Episode 1: Existing condos in Greater Tokyo now carry higher price-earnings-ratios than new builds: https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/existing-condos-in-greater-tokyo-now-carry-higher-price-earnings-ratios-than-new-builds Japan housing starts fall in fiscal 2025 as declines return across all segments: https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-housing-starts-fall-in-fiscal-2025-as-declines-return-across-all-segments Japan MLIT issues warning on crypto asset use in real estate transactions: https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-mlit-issues-warning-on-crypto-asset-use-in-real-estate-transactions Japan non-resident real estate reporting rules explained: https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-non-resident-real-estate-reporting-rules-explained Mickey Mikitani explains why Rakuten keeps betting against the crowd: https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/micky-mikitani-explains-why-rakuten-keeps-betting-against-the-crowd This week’s briefing covers rising condominium Price-Earnings Ratios in Greater Tokyo, weaker housing starts across Japan, tighter scrutiny of crypto asset use in real estate transactions, new reporting rules for non-resident property buyers, and a broader look at Rakuten founder Mickey Mikitani’s views on entrepreneurship, AI, and Japan’s economic future. --------- Looking to buy or sell Japan property or need turn-key property management solutions? Patience Realty is here to help! Get in touch at www.patiencerealty.com

    Tokyo Condo Yields, Falling Housing Starts and New Buyer Rules

  11. May 8

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Japan’s residential property market produces a constant stream of data, reports, and news, but most of it is published only in Japanese. This gives local buyers and investors access to insights international audiences rarely see. Japan Real Estate Intelligence by Patience Realty helps close that gap. Each week, the podcast delivers a short audio briefing of the latest Intelligence articles, highlighting the trends shaping Japan’s residential property market - from Tokyo condominium pricing and rental trends to regional housing markets and the economic signals influencing housing across the country. If a story catches your interest, deep-dive links to the full articles are included in each episode description, all linked to the original Japanese reported source. Thumbnail photo by Edmund Lou on Unsplash, edited by Adam German.

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