Japan Real Estate

We speak with two buyers, one planning to purchase a new/ish Tokyo duplex, the other an old house on a remote island, who are both planning to live at the property and rent it out to short term stay guests via minpaku/ AirBnb. What are the similarities and differences between both of these cases? What special considerations should they keep in mind? How would they each finance the purchase, and what sort of returns can they expect?

Two back to back conversations with two buyers - one in the market for a Fukuoka city holiday condo, the other for "bottom of the barrel" cheap land parcels for the purpose of land banking - does that even work in Japan???

What should he be thinking about? What should he watch out for? Also - two more bonus calls on the topic of Japan real estate property investments - don't go away after the first call!

Ziv sits down with Jeremy Laughlin of "Momentum Worldwide Movers" for a deep dive chat about all things related to life, business, and real-estate in Japan.

We speak to a Singapore family who are looking for a Tokyo holiday home that they can rent out profitably when not in use. What is the right way to approach such a purchase, what would management look like, and how can we help them?

Three(!) back to back conversations with first time buyers, looking to purchase and remotely manage their holiday homes in Japan - what would the numbers look like, and what are the risks?

We speak with two first time buyers, in the market for cheap, vacant homes in Japan - what are the most important things they should be aware and cautious of during the purchase process?

In this first episode of the year, we get together with the JREP crew to talk mortgage rates in Japan, check out a renovation project - and announce the latest new speakers for the up and coming spring session of the Japan Real Estate Summit, 18-19 April, in Tokyo and online. (Bonus second call - this buyer just landed in Japan and wants to view properties THIS WEEK - can we help them?)

We sit down with Mark Drabkin, founder of "Yen Loans" - a Tokyo-based start-up focused on providing real estate financing to foreigners in Japanese Yen - INCLUDING for holiday homes, short term stay properties and even non-real estate businesses - and all this without them having to setup a Japanese corporate structure, deal with Japanese banks and their pesky compliance requirements - and get it all done in English!

Two back to back conversations with first time buyers in Japan - the first looking to build an investment property portfolio and wondering what his rights as a landlord are - and the second looking for super-cheap akiya (abandoned/ vacant homes) in the countryside and wondering how one goes about acquiring and managing those.

We speak to three young entrepreneurs and co-founders who have purchased an akiya in the Japanese countryside, renovated and turned it into a health & wellbeing retreat, and are doing it all THE RIGHT WAY (also, exclusive discount to our subscribers and viewers - get yours in the link below!)

Two back to back conversations with clients purchasing their first property in Japan - how does it all work, how much would it cost, and how can it be rented out when not in use? Also, on the second call (starting at 48:20) - some live deal analysis and review!

We speak to an Australian couple, in the market for a holiday home in Osaka, which they're also planning to rent out on AirBnb or by the month. We break down the processes, time frames and costs involved, discuss insurance, foreign exchange transfers, and much more.

We speak to a savvy, experienced US based investor, in the market for his first Japanese real estate property investment (and also for a holiday home) - what could his budget get him, what kind of properties should he focus on, and where in the country should he be buying?

Two back to back conversations with potential clients - one looking for super cheap condos in Yuzawa, and the other looking to demolish an old house and build a new one - what should they be thinking about and preparing for?

Conversation with potential client, in the market for an Osaka investment property - that will be eventually converted into a family home. Does this strategy work, and if so, how exactly? (Also - surprise interview at the end!)

Two back to back conversations with first time buyers, in the market for family homes, holiday homes & investment properties. How does it all work, how much does it all costs, and what should their first steps be?

The JREP crew got together to review your surveys and feedback from the recent autumn session of the Japan real estate summit, 2025 - AND to give away some prizes! Also - dates announced for the next summit, 18-19 April, 2026 - see you all there!

Live Q&A experts panel at the JRE Summit, autumn 2025.

Shu Matsuo Post & Brett Lee's presentation at the JRE Summit, autumn 2025.

Anton Wormann's presentation at the JRE Summit, autumn 2025.

Daigo Sato's presentation at the JRE Summit, autumn 2025.

Nick Woolsey's presentation at the JRE Summit, autumn 2025.

Rose Tipka's presentation at the JRE Summit, autumn 2025.

Blaka Kobayashi's presentation at the JRE Summit, autumn 2025.

Ziv Nakajima-Magen's presentation at the JRE Summit, autumn 2025.

Jacob Rashidi's & "Hokkaido Hobby Homes"' presentation at the JRE Summit, autumn 2025.

Alicia Qin Wang's presentation at the JRE Summit, autumn 2025.

Emil Gorgees' presentation at the JRE Summit, autumn 2025.

Chai Kanda's presentation at the JRE Summit, autumn 2025.

Short interview with Shu Matsuo Post from Akiya Hub, on the differences between Akiya/ Single Family Homes & Apartment Buildings / Multi-Family Properties - AND - an exciting, special announcement for those among you who are interested in these investments!

Two back to back conversations with new clients - both of them looking for a holiday home in Japan under 100,000 USD - what can they get, where can they get it, and what should they be watching out for?

We talk life, business, culture, real-estate, money & the future - tune into the conversation!

Tickets have just gone LIVE for the Japan Real Estate Summit, 4-5 October 2025, at the Tokyo international forum or online, via the streaming room - grab yours below!

Two back to back conversations with potential clients, both looking for investment properties - in two very different places.

Two back to back conversations with buyers who are seeking to purchase a second hand property, get a short term stay license, and leverage their investment into residency using a business manager visa. Is their plan feasible? Also - how acceptable are tattoos in Japan, and how would those influence potential business proceedings?

We speak to an Australian couple who are interested in purchasing a holiday/ retirement home, but would like to rent it out for 6-8 years before they start using it themselves. Is this a good plan? What should they be aware of? What other options are available to them?

Emil Gorgees & Ziv Nakajima-Magen, of the JREP crew, speak to Alicia Qin Wang, who's firm, Axolotl Capital, specializes in investment loans for residents and non-residents purchasing investment properties in Japan. How does it work, who can apply, what are the terms, conditions, borrowers and property profiles?

Shu Matsuo Post's breakout room session at the Japan Real Estate Summit, spring 2025 (PLUS, bonus summit commentary and an introduction to Brett Lee's main room presentation).

Our speakers take the stage together for the final, most comprehensive Q&A session of the summit.

Chai Kanda's main room presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, spring 2025.

Matt Ketchum's main room presentation at the JRE Summit, spring 2025

Brett Lee's main room presentation at the JRE Summit, spring 2025.

Ziv Nakajima-Magen's main room presentation at the JRE Summit, spring 2025.

JRE Summit, spring 2025 - Day 1 Q&A panel.

Matthew Kyle's main room presentation at the JRE Summit, spring 2025.

Blanka Kobayashi's main room presentation at the JRE Summit, spring 2025.

Anton Wormann's main room presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, Spring 2025.

Tracey Northcott's main room presentation at the JRE Summit, Spring 2025.

Alicia Qin Wang's main room presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, Spring 2025.