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• A Post-Mortem of Japan Real Estate Failures: 3 Lessons to Protect Your Capital

  Apr 22, 2026

  Failure stories are often more powerful than success stories. From the traps of subleasing to hidden maintenance spikes and tax audits, we analyze real-world investment failures to uncover the 'invisible risks' of the Japanese market.

• Seoul and Tokyo: Reading Two Markets as One Global Corridor

  Apr 22, 2026

  In 2026, the 'Japanification' of the Korean economy and the 'Revitalization' of the Japanese economy are intersecting. We analyze the structural supply shortages in Seoul and the global capital concentration in Tokyo to share strategic insights for cross-border asset allocation.

• 3 Principles for Japan Real Estate Investors Amidst FX Volatility

  Apr 22, 2026

  Is the yen weakness ending, or is it the new normal? In 2026, with the USD/JPY fluctuating between 150-160 and the Bank of Japan shifting its policy, we present a strategic framework for managing currency risk and securing returns.

• Japan-Korea Inheritance & Gift Tax: The '10-Year Rule' Trap

  Apr 21, 2026

  With top tax rates of 50% (Korea) and 55% (Japan), cross-border asset transfers are a high-stakes game. We analyze the 'Unlimited Taxpayer' status, the 10-year rule, and the upcoming Korean tax reforms for 2025-2028.

• Japan Rate-Hike Cycles and J-REITs: Three Historical Lessons

  Apr 21, 2026

  Generalize how policy rates, JGB curves, and credit spreads interacted with J-REIT valuations—avoiding single-line optimism or fear.

• Weak Yen and Korean Allocations to Japan: Three FX Scenarios

  Apr 21, 2026

  Simplify JPY/KRW/USD paths to stress-test Japan real assets, J-REITs, and cash for Korean investors.

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