Japan Real Estate Experts Panel Q&A: Property, Visas & Airbnb | Autumn 2026 Summit

Can you retire in Japan? Should you own property personally or through a company? Can you rent out your holiday home when you’re overseas—and where do property professionals see the next opportunities? The Japan Real Estate Summit’s experts take questions from the audience and livestream viewers in this wide-ranging panel Q&A. Hear perspectives on buying, financing, renovating, managing, and investing in Japanese property, alongside questions about residency and running a business in Japan. The conversation brings together different viewpoints and practical experiences, including where the answer depends on your goals, location, and circumstances. JUMP TO YOUR QUESTION 00:00 Welcome to the experts panel 00:18 How are tourism and rental regulations affecting the market? 04:44 What do rising interest rates mean for buyers? 06:44 Should you transfer a property to a company before renovating? 10:43 Can you retire in Japan, and where do you start? 14:02 What should you look for in a Tokyo investment property? 17:26 How do you document increased capital for a Business Manager visa? 19:31 Where are the opportunities in AI, technology, and real estate? 26:15 Does shared ownership work—and can you rent out your holiday home? 30:58 Where are the opportunities in property management? 31:31 Why assess renovation costs before buying? 32:21 What opportunities are emerging in hotels and rural home services? 33:28 Can nonresidents own and insure a car in Japan? 35:09 How are Tokyo prices and mortgage products changing? 37:59 Is there an opportunity in family accommodation? 38:29 What are the panelists watching in inventory and exchange rates? 41:08 How can inherited properties reach the market? 42:09 Are vacant-home policies helping owners take action? 44:52 Where can Business Manager visa holders find support? 48:42 What are professionals seeing in immigration applications? 50:52 Closing remarks WATCH MORE Explore the individual speaker presentations on this channel for deeper discussions about Japanese property, financing, renovation, hospitality, and immigration. What would you ask the panel? Leave your question in the comments—and subscribe for more from the Japan Real Estate Summit. Recorded at the Japan Real Estate Summit, Autumn 2026. Rates, regulations, and proposals reflect the discussion at the time of recording. Confirm current requirements with a qualified professional before acting. #JapanRealEstate #JapanProperty #JapanRealEstateSummit