- The Japanese residential market has been attracting the interest of overseas investors as the global economy has been disrupted by several events, including the pandemic.
- Greater Tokyo is undoubtedly the most popular market due to strong fundamentals supported by social and economic trends.
- Regional hubs such as Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka also pose opportunities as there is steady intra-regional migration flow to major regional cities.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has changed lifestyles and preferences for residences, possibly creating some longlasting impact on the market.
- Unlike the logistics market, it may be worth considering why domestic investors, who possess market insight and plenty of capital, are not as enthusiastic about the residential market.
