Hospitality, tech, and business in Japan
Japan accommodation tax is 10% — but many small operators are legally exempt. A clear guide to rates, the ¥10M exemption threshold, and the invoice system.
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.
JNTO data shows inbound visitors dispersing fast beyond Japan's Golden Route. Here's what operators in Fukuoka, Kanazawa, and beyond need to know.
Use JNTO monthly arrival data to set smarter peak/shoulder/trough pricing windows for your Japan short-term rental in 2026. Five demand windows, one practical framework.
Korea sends more visitors to Japan than any other country. Here's how small operators can tune their listings, pricing, and communication to capture that demand.
LINE, WhatsApp, or OTA inbox? A market-by-market guide to which channels Japan's inbound guests actually use, and the lean setup that works for small operators.
How Japan's workation trend is reshaping short-term rental demand — what property managers need to know about amenities, pricing, and attracting remote workers.
Japan's digital nomad visa is attracting a new type of longer-stay, higher-income guest. Here's what STR operators need to know about amenities, pricing, and platforms.
Real fixed, variable, and hidden costs for a small guesthouse in Japan — plus why the headline '8–12% gross yield' rarely survives contact with the actual P&L.