Once nearly erased by redevelopment, this pocket of northwest Tokyo is navigating a delicate balance between preserving creative independence and adapting to new urban pressures.
By Tokyo Lifestyle Desk · 30 June 2026 · 2 min read
With average properties hovering near ¥55 million, understanding yield expectations and regional positioning is critical for newcomers entering Tokyo's competitive rental market.
By Tokyo Property Desk · 30 June 2026 · 2 min read
Japan's aging crisis is reshaping Tokyo's job market. Discover how caregiving positions now outnumber IT and manufacturing roles—and what it means for workers seeking stable employment.
By Tokyo Business Desk · 30 June 2026 · 2 min read
New participation figures expose how Tokyo's fitness culture is evolving beyond vanity, reflecting aging demographics and workplace wellness initiatives.
A three-year-old firm in Minato Ward has cracked a durability problem that could reshape Japan's EV supply chain—and it's already catching eyes in California.
As cities worldwide scramble to digitise their infrastructure, Tokyo's approach—rooted in social cohesion and ageing demographics—offers a radically different template.
As major tech firms and startups plot their next moves, Tokyo's business districts are preparing for a wave of AI tools designed specifically for Japan's aging workforce and service sector.
In neighbourhood parks across the capital, volunteer-led community clubs are nurturing the next generation of players while healing fractured urban communities.
Autonomous checkout systems and AI inventory management at chains across Shibuya and Shinjuku are cutting queues and addressing the city's chronic labor shortage.
As mid-sized venues close and mega-promoters consolidate power, musicians and fans are grappling with an uncomfortable question: is there still a future for independent concerts in the capital?
Metropolitan planners and transport experts outline ambitious plans for the capital's evolving rail and road networks, even as budget pressures and aging infrastructure demand urgent attention.
Hybrid work reshapes Tokyo's commercial real estate. Flexible workspace operators gain 20-30% rent premiums in Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Chiyoda as companies downsize permanent leases.
By Tokyo Business Desk · 30 June 2026 · 2 min read
A new wave of startups in Shibuya and Minato are challenging Japan's traditional banking system with AI-driven lending platforms and blockchain settlement tools.
