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Japan’s economy passed over the business peak around the fall of 2018, entering a clear recession due to the consumption tax rate hike in the October 2019 and exacerbated by the impact of the spread of COVID-19 since February 2020. However, with May 2020 as the bottom, Japan’s economy is now headed toward recovery.

Amid the impacts of the spread of COVID-19, the for-sale/transaction market for real estate in Japan has already peaked. However, the balance of power between sellers and buyers in transactions has not shifted notably as of present, and the functions of a sound real estate transaction market have been maintained.

Looking at Japan’s real estate rental market, with June 2020 as the bottom, the market conditions of hotels and retail properties are heading toward recovery after an abrupt setback due to countermeasures against the spread of COVID-19.

コリアーズ・インターナショナルは、最新のレポート「アジア太平洋物流の新たな方向性 - ますます多様化するセクターには多様なアプローチが必要」の中で、アジア太平洋の物流市場の今後の明るい見通しを強調した。.

アジア太平洋地域全体では、実店舗からオンライン小売への長期的なシフトが物流スペースの需要を支えてきました。COVID-19の影響でeコマースの取引量が急増する一方で、コールドチェーンセクターの拡大と新たなインフラ整備も需要をさらに押し上げると予想されます。多くの投資家やデベロッパーは、既に物流倉庫を中核的な資産クラスと見なしています。.

While office rents continued to drop in the downbeat market, tenants seized the opportunity for better relocation options, resulting in high activity in the leasing market during the month. However, landlords further softened their approach and adopted a more realistic stance in negotiating leasing terms to secure tenants, so the majority of tenants tended to renew their leases. As a result, new take-up of Grade-A office space was at an exceptional low level during the month, particularly in the CBD area.

Amid the challenging economic environment, cost-competitiveness remains a pressing consideration for tenants. Going into 2021, we therefore expect to see a continuing decentralisation trend. We also foresee rising demand for co-working space, as more companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which have been heavily impacted by the coronavirus-induced recession to actively explore flexible leasing options.