Autumn Maintenance Checklist for Japanese Guesthouses: What Breaks Before Winter
Every September, after the main August–September typhoon peak — or after any major storm hits our properties — I do the same walk-through: check every heater, check every window seal, check every drain. It’s not glamorous work, but it’s the difference between a quiet winter and a 2am message from a guest who can’t figure out why the room smells like kerosene.