On September 8, 2026, the Mayor of Shinjuku announced plans to introduce new restrictions on short-term accommodation businesses in the

Previously, we wrote about the process of transferring a hotel license in Japan through business succession: https://jinshomes.com/the-transfer-process-for-a-hotel-ryokan-airbnb-license-in-japan/ This time, we

If you’re considering purchasing an apartment in Japan as your second home and renting it out while you’re away, you

Over the past few years, we have become increasingly selective about taking over existing minpaku (Residential Lodging Business Act) properties.

If you’re considering purchasing a licensed Airbnb property in Japan, you’ve probably wondered: The short answer is reassuring. Individuals, foreign

One of the most noticeable trends in Tokyo’s short-term rental market over the past few years has been the gradual

One of the most common questions we receive from overseas investors is: “Should I purchase property in Japan as an

Recently, we took over the management of an operating short-term rental. I will write about the details in another article,

This is not the first time we’ve had to navigate issues with neighbors. Previously, we learned how important early communication

In the previous article, we introduced mid-term rentals as an alternative to short-term rentals, along with their advantages and disadvantages.

Not every property can be used as a short-term rental — and even when it can, not every owner is

In a previous article (https://jinshomes.com/3-things-to-check-before-buying-a-short-term-rental/), we explained that evaluating a potential short-term rental property involves three key steps: • Whether