Hospitality, tech, and business in Japan
OTA commissions in Japan run 15–18%, but going direct costs 8–15% once you add booking engines, marketing, and payment fees. The real math for small operators.
A practical guide for Tokyo STR operators preparing for tsuyu — mold prevention, guest communication updates, linen logistics, and a pre-season maintenance checklist.
Japan exempts small businesses from consumption tax — but the rules are more complex than watching one number. A practical guide for guesthouse and short-term rental operators.
What cancellation policy actually works for Japan short-term rentals? A practical guide to Airbnb, Booking.com, non-refundable rates, and seasonal strategy for small operators.
A practical guide to short-term rental insurance in Japan. What the minpaku law requires, what Airbnb AirCover actually covers, and the gaps every guesthouse operator needs to fill.
How Japan's short-term rental market handles guest damage, security deposits, and platform claims — a practical guide for minpaku and guesthouse operators.
A practical guide to expense tracking for 個人事業主 in Japan — what the NTA actually requires, whether you need accounting software, and how to keep it simple.
Kyoto's overtourism regulations are reshaping where and how you can run short-term rentals. Here's what operators and investors need to understand in 2026.
A practical guide to bookkeeping for Airbnb and short-term rental operators in Japan — what to track, how to handle receipts, and whether you need accounting software.
How to manage cleaning and room turnover across multiple short-term rental properties in Japan — scheduling, SOPs, finding reliable cleaners, and tools that actually work.