Business in Japan
GK vs KK in Japan: Which Company Structure Should You Choose?
GK (合同会社) vs KK (株式会社): which Japanese company structure fits a small hospitality operator? An honest founder's breakdown of cost, tax, and credibility.
BenStay Blog
Hospitality, tech, and business in Japan
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Japan Hospitality Regulations
The Minpaku Maze: A Practical Guide to Short-Term Rental Licensing in Japan
Japan's short-term rental licensing system is genuinely complex. Here's the clearest breakdown of minpaku vs ryokan licensing, regional rules, and common pitfalls.
Pricing & Revenue
Dynamic Pricing for Airbnb in Japan: How to Navigate Seasonal Demand
How to price your Airbnb for Japan's wild seasonality — cherry blossoms, Golden Week, Obon — and stop leaving revenue on the table in the quiet months.
Short-Term Rental Pricing & Revenue
The OTA Commission Trap: What Airbnb, Booking.com, and Expedia Really Cost Japanese Hosts
What Airbnb, Booking.com, and Expedia really cost Japanese hosts — commission rates, the hidden fees behind the headline, and Japan's accommodation tax traps.
Japan Hospitality Regulations
Japan's Accommodation Tax: A City-by-City Guide for Guesthouse Operators
Japan's accommodation tax is per person per night — and the rate varies completely by city. What guesthouse operators in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka need to know.
Product
Reshito: Why We Built an AI Receipt Scanner for Japan's Freelancers
How a pile of konbini receipts and the annual 確定申告 deadline led us to build Reshito — an AI-powered expense tool designed specifically for Japan's sole proprietors and freelancers.