Speaking of Japan, most people think of Tokyo, but Osaka which is located at the center of Japan’s largest island, Honshu, renowned as the country’s second largest metropolis along with the steady
growing rate of population, reflecting Osaka is a safe place to live. As a matter of fact, Osaka has moved up as the second livable city by The Economist Intelligent Unit’s Global Livability Index 2021.
However, it’s worth considering investing in real estate in Osaka. In regard to the Japan Real Estate Research Institute and the data of *Hong Kong Economic Journal, the appreciation rate of apartments
in Osaka is as high as 3.3%, ranking first in the world. The average return on investment of ordinary properties is 4 to 5%, and the price of a property in Osaka is rather lower than other developed cities.
Hong Kong Economic Journal is known as the three most credible newspapers in Hong Kong.
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Even the next 10 years may be a golden investment period for Osaka, because Osaka wins the right to host the 2025 World Expo as well as the construction of the new casino, plus integrated resort projects,
expecting to stimulate economic benefits and the property market will be on an upward trend accordingly.