“Minpaku Bans” Are Becoming a Reality. Are Existing Operators Safe?
In 2026, regulations surrounding minpaku...
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Beware of the Invasive Drywood Termite: Incisitermes minor
Over the past few months, we have come a...
Are Local Governments Finally Being Allowed to Ban Minpaku?
In 2014, Airbnb, the private lodging pla...
More Than Housing, Less Than a Hotel: What Is “Flexible Living”?
Recently, there has been growing attenti...
Notice: Impact of Material Supply Disruptions on Construction Projects
As of April 2026, the situation in the M...
Fixed-Term Lease Contracts Are Quietly Increasing in Urban Japan
Since around 2025, a rental contract kno...
Why Apartment Investment Is Being Re-Evaluated in Japan — Investment Decisions in an Era of Rising Condo Rents
In recent years in Japan, condominium re...
From “Staying” to “Living” — Why Apartment Hotels Are Increasing in Japan
Over the past few years, a growing numbe...
Toshima & Sumida Tighten Minpaku Rules: 2025 Updates and 2026 Enforcement Timeline
As of December 2025, a series of ordinan...
Announcement: Ai Construction Obtains Real Estate Brokerage License
We are pleased to announce that Ai Const...