Hospitality, tech, and business in Japan
Japan's qualified invoice system (インボイス制度) hits a key transition in October 2026. Here's what small hospitality operators and freelancers need to know now.
Which Japanese city delivers the best short-term rental ROI in 2026? Tokyo vs Kyoto vs Osaka on occupancy, regulations, operating costs, and investor fit.
Running a guesthouse in Japan? Here's three years of real experience with self-check-in — the hardware, the communication flows, and what guests actually think.
The reality of multilingual guest communication in Japan — what guests actually ask, how AI chatbots help small operators, and navigating LINE vs WhatsApp.
Life in Japan as a long-term foreigner: what's genuinely great, what nobody warns you about, and what 20+ years of honest experience actually looks like.
Japan hit 36M visitors in 2025. For small operators: where the demand is actually going, which cities are regulating, and how to capture it effectively.
How gross hotel yield in Japan hides the real number: net yield calculation, management fees, OTA commissions, and other costs most foreign investors miss.
Foreigners can buy Japanese real estate with no visa or residency requirement. Here's how the process works, what financing options exist, and the real costs.
The best craft beer bars near Hamamatsucho and Shimbashi, from a local who lives and drinks here — Devil Craft, Ant n Bee, Craft Beer Market, and more.
A practical breakdown of what property management companies handle for Airbnb and vacation rental owners in Japan — from OTA distribution to cleaning and compliance.