Investment

Brexit, the US-China trade war, and the political crisis in Hong Kong all drive the global investment funds diving into the Japanese real estate market. The influx of deep-pocketed foreign players, supported by the Bank of Japan’s ultra-low borrowing cost that offers attractive returns, indicates that the property boom in Japan especially Tokyo is unlikely to lose steam anytime soon.
However, heavy taxation can kill any investment without proper planning. Thus, creative investment plans and structures are on the forefront regardless of the size of investment. Please join our Japan Investor Club. Let us, as a Japanese origin real estate advisory firm guide you through the relatively complicated process of building a winning portfolio. Language barrier, cultural difference and closed market information will no longer be the hurdles when you invest in Japan market with us.
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Diversification of the Japanese Hotel Industry
A thriving Japanese economy and a new wave of tourism has created an unprecedented interest in hotel investment, creating increased competition in the country’s key cities. As developers and major hotel chains continue launching new projects, differentiation of operation model and style are the key to success.
This issue features the following three segments which can differentiate from the standard hotels in Japanese Hotel Industry.

Apartment Hotel
Hotel or Apartment
Flexibility with common space to share among families and friends travelling together is in high demand. Apartment Hotel offers a range of apartment-style rooms in different sizes which include a kitchenette and living area. Approximately 60% of inbound tourists are travelling in such groups, the demand for this segment continues to grow.

Lifestyle Hotel
Beyond Traditional Accommodation
Featuring eye-catching design and providing personalized services, Lifestyle Hotel is considered as next generation of Boutique Hotel catering for sophisticated travelers who like to travel in style and looking beyond traditional accommodation. More and more Hotel chains are testing this segment. Generally, boutique-style property and room rates can range from affordable to high-end.

Smart Hotel (IoT)
Potential Cost Saver
Offering a personalized level of service for guests through the use of IoT. Streamlined preferences, check-in prior to arrival, concierge services, and travel plans can all be arranged in a moment’s notice via handheld device, offering owners a way to save on operating costs and enhance its operational efficiency.

Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan
Property ID: 8358

Land Size: 1,670 sq.m./ 18,000 s.f. approx.
Maximum Buildable GFA: 15,000-20,000 sq.m. / 16,000-215,000 s.f. approx. (Depends on asset type)
Situated along Tanimachi-Suji Dori, this large land parcel has great exposure and visibility, within walking distance to Osaka Castle and with easy access to Umeda, Namba, and Shinsaibashi. The site can be developed into a complex comprised of office, retail and hotel spaces. Cashflow estimations are available upon request.
Price Upon Request
Shimogyo-ku & Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Property ID: 8316/8317/8318


Total Land Size: 282 sq.m. / 3,040 s.f. approx.
Total Gross Floor Area: 316 sq.m. / 3,400 s.f. approx.
Located in Shimogyo-ku & Higashiyama-ku with easy access to the metros and various tourist spots. Two of them are in operation while all of them have undergone an extensive refurbishment. The properties are held in a company and can be sold via transfer of company share. The option to keep the existing inn operator is subject to further negotiations.
Price: ¥450,000,000 JPY / $4.26M USD approx. (Incl C-tax)

Understanding the Japan hotel market and explore diversification
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