The Journal
Curated insights for the discerning investor. From architectural trends and market analysis to the hidden cultural gems of Niigata and Okinawa, explore the art of designing your Second Life in Japan
Are You Buying the Peak or the Future?
Ten years ago, I sat with a client in a drafty café in Hirafu (Niseko), begging him to buy a run-down lodge for what seemed like pennies. He hesitated. He waited....
Welcome
They say life begins at 40. But I believe the real adventure begins when we stop doing what is “expected” and start designing a life that feels like home.
For years, I built a successful...
Is the dream of a tropical island retirement slipping away because of the price tag?
I talk to so many people who have spent decades dreaming of a “Second Life” in Hawaii.
Currently, I...
Is 53 too old to start something this hard?
I asked myself this question looking in the mirror this morning.
I am 53 years old.
In Japan, this is usually the age where people start counting the days...