This episode is all about Tokyo, and the affordable real-estate paradox - how can the same city be so cheap, and yet so expensive to buy and rent in, at the same time? As always in Japan, things aren't so simple...

In this episode we review Japan's solar energy sector, its history, present state and potential future - as well as potential strategies to profit from related real-estate property investments.

In this episode we review the history and current state of affairs of the Japanese shared living and working space environments trend - what types of accommodations exist - who is using them - and how can investors profit from them.

Drones, robotic arms, semi-automatic vehicles, innovations in construction, insulation and energy savings - and the "green city" initiative. Join us as we explore the strange and wonderful new ways in which Japan is re-inventing the global real-estate property construction industry.

Japan is the world's 2nd largest retail market, highly coveted, mature and luxury-loving consumers, and tourism who can't stop shopping for the life of them. What is the best way for investors to position themselves to profit from this market, and what does the future hold in store?

Japan's new short-term stay legislation comes into effect in ten days, and AirBnb have already removed 80% of their Japanese listings as a result. What does the new law mean for landlords, and what can property owners do from now on?

In this episode we review a commercial deal in Fukuoka city, one of Japan's up and coming investment destinations and its startup capital, gateway to south-east Asia - and one of the world's most liveable cities.

A great deal has been said about Japan's economy, it's 25 year long deflationary cycle, recent (uncertain) recovery, and the issues that plague it - but what does this all mean for us as property investors, and how should it affect our decision as to when to invest in the country?

In this episode, we try to analyze the factors that tenants consider when choosing their next rental home, based on their profiles and the property profiles - and present a case study to illustrate what happens when landlords - or their agents - get it wrong.

In this episode, we cover Japan's major metropolitan centers, which are also its most popular investment destinations. We focus on the unique characteristics of each city, its advantages and disadvantages, deal affordability and availability and projected returns.