In the latest "Global Liveability Index 2026" released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), both Osaka and Japan's Tokyo achieved full scores in key evaluation categories, including quality healthcare systems, comprehensive education frameworks, and exceptional social stability. They ranked 7th and 10th overall, respectively, making them the only two Asian cities to break into the top ten. This marks the eighth consecutive year that Osaka has secured a spot in the top ten.

Last week, FMI held two seminars on investing in Japanese real estate in Taiwan—one in Hsinchu and another at our Taichung office. The main theme of these seminars focused on mortgage approvals for purchasing Japanese property. Why focus specifically on loans? For a long time, there have been various misconceptions in the market regarding buying property in Japan, the most common being that you cannot secure a mortgage for Japanese real estate. This rumor has deterred many investors over the years, but the reality is that FMI's buyers can not only apply for mortgages but also have a strong track record of successful approvals. When loans are rejected, the reasons are frequently personal rather than standard practices in the Japanese real estate industry.

日本樓價近年持續上升，同時帶旺了當地的租賃市場。截止今年四月，大阪市住宅每平方米的租金已連續六個月上漲，按月升2.6%至3,428日圓。雖然日本樓價比香港低得多，但有趣的是，絕大部分大阪人比起買樓，其實更喜歡租樓。單看大阪市，租屋族的比例高達近五成半；在獨居單身人士中，更有高達七成六的人選擇租房。這種「愛租不愛買」的風氣，主因是大阪作為關西的經濟核心，吸納了大量外來求學的留學生與白領上班族，租樓的自由度較高，方便隨時因工作調動而搬遷。在強勁的剛性需求下，大阪的平均淨租金回報率高達四至六厘，比香港及台灣等地區顯著更高，成為長線收租的樂土。

FMI has established a solid presence in Japan for over a decade. Through our flagship "The Peak" series, we have made a name for ourselves in Osaka, earning the trust of investors, travelers, local banks, contractors, and even nearby residents who consistently praise the quality and design of FMI properties. While The Peak series is firmly rooted in the market, we never rest on our laurels. We are constantly exploring new opportunities, which has led us to launch a brand-new sub-brand: The Vista.

今年是FMI的拓展之年，我們由年初開始不斷主動出擊，嘗試探索更多新方向。繼五月首度參加台北國際觀光博覽會後，到六月又有另一個「第一次」，就是首次亮相韓國大型旅遊盛會SITF 2026「第41屆首爾國際旅遊博覽會」，將FMI民宿和OKINI Home App帶到韓國，讓更多人認識大阪優質民宿預訂服務和投資機會。

近日有報道指，日本政府計劃修訂地震應急預案。新方案除了會加強更多建築物的防震能力外，亦將進一步推廣安裝及使用地震感應斷路器。日本位於地震帶，地震風險相對較高。作為發展商，The Peak 每個項目從一開始已嚴格遵守防震規定的最高標準：所有建築均能承受七級烈度強震；建築用的更是防震度高的鋼鐵材料，確保無論發生幾多級的地震，樓宇內的鐵骨都能維持結構完整，不會斷裂。同時，項目在交樓前必須通過嚴格測試，並提供十年保養，以確保物業不會出現結構損壞、漏水等問題。