Hospitality, tech, and business in Japan
Japan's Ryokan Business Act and Minpaku Act both require guest ID checks. Here's what operators must collect, how to do it at self-check-in, and how long to keep records.
Japan's strict garbage sorting rules trip up short-term rental guests constantly. Here's how to explain them clearly, prevent neighbor complaints, and keep your operation smooth.
How to run a short-term rental in Japan's brutal summer — AC costs, mold prevention, summer amenities, and guest expectations from a Tokyo operator.
How to improve your Airbnb search ranking in Japan's competitive short-term rental market — photos, titles, pricing signals, Instant Book, and more.
How to price and run your Japan short-term rental for Obon — platform mix, minimum stays, and what multi-generational Japanese families actually need in August.
Japan's April 2026 visitor arrivals fell 5.5% to 3.69 million — the first drop in three months — as China plunged 56.8%. What it means for operators.
A valid minpaku license doesn't override your condo's management rules in Japan. Here's what the 管理規約 can do to your listing — and what to check before you buy.
Double bookings happen due to OTA calendar sync lag — not carelessness. Here's how sync actually works in Japan, why domestic OTAs complicate it, and how to fix it.
How to set minimum stay rules that eliminate orphan gaps, control cleaning costs, and maximise revenue — with Japan-specific tactics for every season.
How to prevent noise complaints, manage neighbor and 管理組合 relations, and protect your minpaku license. A practical guide for Japan STR operators.