We return to check up on Hong-Kong based Odyssey Capital Group, and they're Japan boutique hospitality fund - now in full motion, and with an amazing selection of beautiful properties already in their portfolio.

In this episode we talk about diversity & hedging, why this concept is crucial for successful & profitable investment portfolios, and how to apply it to our Japanese real estate property investments.

In this holiday themed episode we discuss how we, as investors, can use our funds to make a difference and support the world around us - including a deal analysis of an exciting new project that helps rehabilitate ex-cons, while also generating great returns for investors in the process.

Our very own sales & marketing manager, Priti Donnelly, joins us from Canada, and share the questions, concerns and common misconceptions that first-time investors in Japan's real estate property market most often have.

Vacancies are part and parcel of any property investments, but are a painful hassle, and come with attached expenses and a loss of income - which is why they should be minimized whenever possible. In this episode we examine the various methods in which we can tackle extended vacancies in Japan, and what these entail.

We interview Shai Greenberg, VP of Genkai Capital, who deals with institutional investors and some of Japan's biggest commercial real-estate property investment deals, to get his views on current market trends, structuring big deals and financing them, as well as the road-map for coming years, in light of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

One of the most burning issues for investors in Japan's property market is the lack of financing options for their property purchases. In this episode, we explain the problem, and propose a solution - which YOU can be a part of, and profit from.

It is often said that, to sell in Japan, one must familiarize one's self with "The Japanese Way" of doing business - but according to Dr Greg Story, who has been living and working here for over 30 years, things are changing - and there may be more similarities than differences, at least as far as sales and business communication goes. Join us for this fascinating interview with one of the country's top leadership, business communications and sales training masters.

If you're a ski or other winter sports enthusiast, you may have been wondering how much it costs to own your own Japanese holiday home on or near the slopes - this episode explains the costs, procedures and due diligence involved in these types of purchases.

Former BBC Tokyo correspondent Duncan Bartlett writes a weekly blog on the key issues facing Japan and how they are covered by the international media. In his first appearance on our PodCast he tells us about his career journey, current pursuits, and his take on the business and cultural relationships between China, Japan and other Asian countries.