We talk to a first-time investor in Japan who wants to know how best to invest on a modest budget - property and tenant profiles, locations, renovations, rebuilds, ownership and much, much more ..read more

Our short summary of Japan's property market in 2024 - residential, commercial, foreign and domestic investments, and more ..read more

This is IT - clips from the most popular episodes of the Japan real estate podcast in 2024 - these are the conversations, interviews, business calls and panel discussions that our listeners and subscribers have downloaded the most in the past 12 months - check them out and, if you want to dig in deeper, feel free to listen to/ watch the full episodes and videos, following the list in the show notes ..read more

The official announcement of the next Japan Real Estate Summit, 12-13 April, in Tokyo and online via streaming - tune in to find out about the new and exciting venue we've got locked in, the new and exciting speakers we've got confirmed, and to brainstorm some of our presentation topics with us ..read more

The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) gets together to discuss property management in Japan - how does it work for short, medium and long term rentals? How much does it cost? How is it different to other countries? Does it require a license? We also talk purchase, escrow, renovations, repairs and cleaning costs, discounts and bargains - tune in now ..read more

We welcome returning relocation expert and founder of "Japan Remotely", Nick Woolsey, back to the podcast - and this time we discuss his exciting new venture, to provide temporary or medium term lodging solutions for digital nomads and remote workers arriving in Japan. ALSO - the Japan real estate summit, spring 2025, has just been officially announced! This one-of-a-kind industry event is your best chance to hear about the current state of Japan's real estate market, hear from experts in investments, financing, akiya, AirBnb/Short term stay management, and many, many more - mingle with like-m ..read more

Conversation with Sean McBride, on the topics of purchasing akiya or holiday homes, condo units and investment properties in Japan for non-resident foreigners - what and where to buy, who should be investing here and who shouldn't, due diligence, and much, much more - ALSO - an interview with Ziv Nakajima-Magen, on the vast differences in working styles and doing business in Japan, as opposed to other countries around the world ..read more

In this end-of-year JREP session, we discuss saving and investing for retirement, portfolio structures, asset allocations, risk appetites, and various investment vehicles - including your own business - that can help you get there ..read more

The JREP crew gets back together to discuss the new commission structure for Japanese realtors, how that might affect the akiya (abandoned/ vacant homes) market, and what buyers should be aware of before purchasing a cheap home in Japan - whether for personal use, or as a hospitality/ AirBnb business. (Also - beardless Matt ..read more

In this interview with a consulting client, we discuss Japanese history, architecture, building practices - as well as culture differences, potential mistakes, hurdles, and possible frustrations - a must-watch episode for anyone considering purchasing their first property here on their own ..read more