Hospitality, tech, and business in Japan
Japan's 36 million seniors travel more than ever — but most STR listings weren't built for them. A practical guide for operators to tap this off-peak, high-loyalty segment.
China was Japan's biggest tourism market before COVID. It's recovering—but slowly and unevenly. Here's how to price for a segment that's still volatile.
A weak yen reshapes Japan hospitality investment from multiple angles. Here's how to think through acquisition cost, operating revenue, and currency risk.
How small guesthouse operators in Japan handle Korean, Chinese, English and more — without a multilingual team. Templates, tools, and what actually works.
JNTO reports record inbound arrivals, but your property sits half-empty. Here's why national tourism data and your bookings often decouple — and a checklist to diagnose it.
Golden Week is Japan's biggest domestic travel event. Here's how short-term rental operators should handle pricing, minimum stays, and operations for the rush.
A founder's honest breakdown of the tech stack behind running multiple short-term rentals in Japan — channel managers, pricing, receipts, contractor quotes, and tax compliance.
Is Japan accommodation tax 8% or 10%? Practical guide for small operators: rates, the ¥10M exemption threshold, and what the invoice system means for hosts.
The six-week gap between cherry blossom season and Japan's rainy season is prime time for guesthouse maintenance. Here's the checklist that actually matters.
JNTO's March 2026 numbers hit 3.6 million — an all-time March record. Here's what the source market shifts mean for guesthouse and short-term rental operators in Japan.