Japan Real Estate

We talk heavily discounted DIY kitchents, bathroom and other features and appliances for your Japanese property projects, purchase contract intricacies & international banking - also - discounted, early-bird tickets for the Japan real estate summit available only until midnight tonight(!!!), but also pretty darn affordable from tomorrow :)

In this JREP session, we discuss the recently proposed strict limits on short term stay properties in Shinjuku ward, Tokyo. Why did this happen, could it have been prevented, and how to be a good host?

Our second conversation with Naomi Kai & Hayato Goto, co-authors of "The Rural Japan Hosting Blueprint" - how to vet your management company, find local cleaners and other service providers, deal with neighbors, use the pricing algorithms correctly, and purchase with the right exit strategy in mind.

In this JREP session, we discuss AI & Tech in Japan's real-estate sector, review lending criteria & the evaluation process for business owners applying for mortgages, AND - announce the full list of speakers and topics for the up and coming autumn session of the Japan Real Estate Summit, to be held at the Tokyo International Forum and streamed online on 17-18 October, 2026!

The first half of our interview with Naomi Kai & Hayato Goto, co-authors of "The Rural Japan Hosting Blueprint", a book which lays down the foundations for a scalable, profitable hospitality property portfolio in the inaka - what to buy, how to manage it efficiently, how to automate procedures, handle guest complaints, and much, much more.

We catch up with Joey & Take, co-founders of "AkiyaMart", on their recent re-branding to "Mokomoko", what's new on the platform, what's in the works - and also about visas, market trends, bars and - colonoscopies(???)

In this second, "mother of all deep-dives" interview, on the @japanexpertinsights podcast, we talk about...well, everything you should be aware of. Seriously. Do not miss this one!

We speak to Kendall Bharath, a real estate agent and construction project manager based in Asahikawa, Hokkaido - what's the local market like, how do foreigners and Japanese differ in mentality, both at work and when shopping for homes, what should people consider and avoid when purchasing, and much, much more.

We speak to two potential buyers, both in the market for a holiday home that they can rent out on AirBnb or similar channels when they're away. What would be the best property for them to purchase? What what should they consider when renting it out?

Our Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) gets together to discuss the origins of the term "minpaku" (private lodging/ vacation rentals), the definition and use of the word "akiya", and the current interest rates landscape.

In this deep-dive interview on the Japan Expert Insights podcast, we break down the differences between real estate investment in Japan and in other markets, discuss asset classes, dos and dont's, the business environment, common practices, and what buyers should be aware of before pulling the trigger on their first deal.

Two back to back conversations with first-time buyers - one looking for a single family holiday home in or around Tokyo - the other for an investment condo in Fukuoka. We break down costs, listings research, due diligence, purchase procedures and post-settlement management options.

We speak to Chai Kanda, founder & CEO of "Shiki Properties", on the topic of Kyoto & Kansai's hospitality properties market, boutique hotels, & winter resorts - what's happening in the market, what are people buying, and what SHOULDN'T they invest in?

We speak to a very motivated seller, just about to put his complex on the market, in up-market, picturesque, Chiba prefecture, near world-famous surfing beach Ichinomiya - check out the goods!

In this conversation with a foreigner-friendly, bi-lingual realtor based in Tokyo, we analyze Japan's property market from a foreign buyer's perspective, discuss women in the real estate industry in Japan, and do a deep dive on the various areas in and around Tokyo - which are the best to purchase in?

We got together with JREP members Tracey and Emil for a conversation on current trends and developments, including new regulations and compliance requirements, for Japan's short term stay property operators - how to avoid getting into trouble with the local ward office, who are some of the new guest profiles you should be catering to, and much, much more.

In this very special episode, we get together with Matt Ketchum from @AkiyazJapan for a look at a very unique property, available for purchase, which will provide the right buyer with a truly unique opportunity - what can be done with such a magnificent property? Who is it right for? What could they do with it? Join us as we explore all options & lay out the path to make this dream become a realit...

A conversation with an entrepreneurial young Canadian guy, who's looking to relocate to Japan and start a hospitality management business in the Japanese country side. He has many questions...

The JREP crew got together to review your feedback of the JRE summit, which took place in April, in Tokyo and online. What did you like, what didn't you like, and what's going to change in the next events?

We speak to a first time buyer, in the market for a super cheap holiday home - and then to an old "Japan hand" who's bought here for the very first time - and has a cautionary tale to share!

Shu Matsuo Post & Brett Lee's presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, Spring 2026 The autumn session will take place on 17-18th October, 2026 - subscribe & watch this space for the official announcement, early-bird discounted tickets registration, and list of speakers for the next event!

Emil Gorgees' presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, Spring 2026 The autumn session will take place on 17-18th October, 2026 - subscribe & watch this space for the official announcement, early-bird discounted tickets registration, and list of speakers for the next event!

Alicia Qin Wang's presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, Spring 2026 The autumn session will take place on 17-18th October, 2026 - subscribe & watch this space for the official announcement, early-bird discounted tickets registration, and list of speakers for the next event!

Ben Tanaka's presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, Spring 2026 The autumn session will take place on 17-18th October, 2026 - subscribe & watch this space for the official announcement, early-bird discounted tickets registration, and list of speakers for the next event!

Ziv Nakajima-Magen demonstrates a new AI powered property analyzer system. The autumn session of the JRE summit will take place on 17-18th October, 2026 - subscribe & watch this space for the official announcement, early-bird discounted tickets registration, and list of speakers for the next event!