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The Japan Real Estate Summit · October 17 to 18, 2026 · Tokyo

Before you buy property in Japan, get clear on what actually works.

Two days of practical talks and workshops for foreigners who want to buy, own, renovate, invest in, or build a life around property in Japan, without relying on guesswork, outdated assumptions, or listings that look better than they are.

Join buyers, investors, operators, and Japan-based professionals at Tokyo International Forum. Attend in person, or watch every Main Room talk live online from anywhere.

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Early-bird pricing ends September 30, 2026 at 23:59 JST.

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Emily Kuno and Brett Lee of AkiyaHub, smiling, dressed in black, Brett in an AkiyaHub cap
Emily Kuno and Brett LeeAkiyaHub, speaking Saturday 17 October

17 to 18

October 2026Saturday and SundayTokyo International Forum, Hall D5

01

In-person weekend

JP¥15,000

about US$98 · Early bird, + JP¥1,254 fees

Both days at Tokyo International Forum: every talk, every workshop, both panels.

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02

Saturday only

JP¥8,000

about US$52 · Early bird, + JP¥924 fees

Both AkiyaHub sessions, and the only way to join Emily’s workshop.

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03

Sunday only

JP¥8,000

about US$52 · Early bird, + JP¥924 fees

Exit strategy, hospitality, financing and the visa session, in person.

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04

Livestream

JP¥8,000

about US$52 · Early bird, + JP¥924 fees

Every Main Room talk from both days, live online. Workshops are in person only.

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The Saturday gala dinner is in the full ticket list. Organised by RealEstate.jp, Nippon Tradings International, Tokyo Family Stays and Ark Reform. AkiyaHub is a speaking partner.

Early-bird pricing ends September 30, 2026 at 23:59 JST.

Two AkiyaHub sessions · Saturday 17 October

Two sessions to help you avoid the most expensive mistakes.

The costly errors in a Japan purchase happen early: expectations imported from another market, and a search that starts before the plan exists. Brett takes the first on the main stage, and that talk is on the livestream. Emily takes the second in the workshop room, in person only. Come to both in Tokyo, or catch Brett from anywhere.

AkiyaHubTalkMain RoomOn the livestream

Western Expectations vs Japanese Mentality: Who Wins?

Saturday, October 1711:30 to 12:15 JST

Buying property in Japan is not just a search problem. It is a translation problem between expectations, systems, customs, risk, and reality.

Foreign buyers arrive in Japan with expectations shaped by Western real estate markets. Japanese professionals operate inside systems, norms, and risk profiles that evolved for a domestic market. When those two forces meet, who actually wins, and at whose expense? Brett examines what happens at that collision point: where expectations clash, where they might align, and what really breaks down when foreigners try to buy and own homes in Japan.

You leave with

  • Where Western buyer expectations and Japanese practice collide, and where they quietly agree
  • What actually breaks down when a foreigner buys and owns a home in Japan
  • How to walk into a Japanese transaction with expectations the other side can work with
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Not in Japan? Get the livestream ticket and watch this talk, and every other Main Room talk, live from anywhere.

Early-bird pricing ends September 30, 2026 at 23:59 JST.

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Brett Lee, CEO and Co-Founder at AkiyaHub

Brett Lee

CEO and Co-Founder, AkiyaHub

Brett Lee is an entrepreneur and technologist who builds companies and systems around complex problems. As CEO and Co-Founder of AkiyaHub, he leads the company’s technology, product, and strategy. Originally from the United States and now based in Japan, Brett brings a systems-driven approach to making difficult, cross-border experiences simpler and more accessible for everyday people.

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Step Zero: Before the Hunt

Saturday, October 1713:15 to 14:00 JST

Most people looking for a home in Japan start with listings. That is usually too early.

In this practical workshop, Emily Kuno leads attendees through Step Zero: deciding why you want a home in Japan, how you will actually use it, which regions fit that lifestyle, what to budget, and what ownership will require when you are away.

You leave with

  • Why you want a home in Japan, written down before you open a single listing
  • How you will really use it, and which regions fit that life
  • What to budget, and what ownership asks of you while you are away
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This workshop is in person only and is not on the livestream. A Saturday Only ticket gets you into the room, and a Full Weekend ticket includes Saturday.

Early-bird pricing ends September 30, 2026 at 23:59 JST.

4.8 verified review rating · 50,000+ member community · 300+ partners across all 47 prefectures

Emily Kuno, Advisor at AkiyaHub

Emily Kuno

Advisor, AkiyaHub

Emily Kuno is an Advisor at AkiyaHub who has worked directly with hundreds of international buyers as they consider homes in Japan. She helps members turn broad ideas about living, spending time, or building a life in Japan into concrete criteria and a realistic plan, guiding them from their earliest “Should I do this?” questions through to a confident purchase decision.

Who is on stage

The team behind 50,000+ members, in the room with you.

AkiyaHub is an English-first platform for finding, buying, and owning a home in Japan. It brings together education, property search and market tools, purchase support, and long-term ownership services in one place, supported by a nationwide network of 300+ Japanese professionals and service partners. AkiyaHub’s mission is simple: make owning a home in Japan practical and accessible for people around the world.

On stage, Brett and Emily bring what that network sees every week: where foreign buyers lose money, where they lose months, and what the people who did it well decided before they started looking.

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Early-bird pricing ends September 30, 2026 at 23:59 JST.

4.8 verified review rating · 50,000+ member community · 300+ partners across all 47 prefectures

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Japanese professionals and service partners in the network behind every member.
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Members around the world, most of them outside Japan, which is why the livestream matters.
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Place for education, search tools, purchase support and long-term ownership services.

The Japan Real Estate Summit · Autumn 2026

Two days that replace guesswork with people who do this work every day.

Mortgages, renovation budgets, holding structures, exit strategy, hospitality returns, condo financing, compliance and visas: the summit puts the practitioners for each of them in one hall, with time to ask your own question. Whether you are exploring your first property in Japan, expanding a portfolio, or working through renovation, financing, short-term rentals or long-term living, you leave with a clearer path and fewer expensive assumptions.

What to expect

  • Expert talks and panel discussions from top voices in Japanese real estate
  • Actionable guidance on purchasing, renovating, financing and managing property
  • Insights into akiya, family stays, rentals and retirement planning
  • Opportunities to connect with trusted service providers and fellow investors
  • Networking in an international, English-friendly environment

Who should attend

  • Foreign buyers and investors interested in Japan
  • Current property owners seeking better returns or smoother operations
  • Entrepreneurs, expats and future residents planning a move to Japan
  • Anyone curious about how Japan’s real estate market really works

Presented by RealEstate.jp, Nippon Tradings International, Tokyo Family Stays and Ark Reform, with speakers from 9 companies across two rooms.

The full programme

Two days, two rooms, every session.

Main Room talks and Breakout Room workshops run side by side, so pick a track for each slot. The two AkiyaHub sessions are marked. Main Room talks on both days stream live. Breakout Room workshops are in person only. Times are Japan Standard Time and the organisers can change the schedule.

Saturday

17 October 2026

10:00 to 10:30

Registration and kick-off

10:30 to 10:45

Agenda review and orientation

10:45 to 11:30

Main RoomLivestream

50-Year Mortgages and 1% Interest Rates

  • Emil Gorgees, RealEstate.jp

Japan’s home loan market is constantly changing as rates and terms shift and new products become available. What do the numbers look like today, and is the new 50-year mortgage right for you and your family?

11:30 to 12:15

AkiyaHubMain RoomLivestream

Western Expectations vs Japanese Mentality: Who Wins?

  • Brett Lee, AkiyaHub

Foreign buyers arrive in Japan with expectations shaped by Western real estate markets, while Japanese professionals operate within systems, norms and risk profiles developed for a domestic market. Brett examines what happens when these two worlds collide, where expectations clash, where they align and what really breaks down when foreigners buy and own homes in Japan.

Breakout RoomIn person only

What Makes a Good House in Tokyo?

  • Emil Gorgees, RealEstate.jp

The features that make a good family home in Tokyo, and the value they bring, can be surprisingly difficult to assess. How do you judge a property and its suitability beyond what you see in the listing?

12:15 to 13:15

Lunch and free time

13:15 to 14:00

Main RoomLivestream

The Struggles of Renovating Older Japanese Homes

  • Blanka Kobayashi, Ark Reform

Japan has a huge selection of beautiful older traditional homes, often available surprisingly cheaply. But restoring them requires a clear understanding of what is possible, what is not, and how to budget realistically for the project.

AkiyaHubBreakout RoomIn person only

Step Zero: Before the Hunt

  • Emily Kuno, AkiyaHub

Most people looking for a home in Japan start with listings. That is usually too early. Emily leads attendees through Step Zero: deciding why you want a home in Japan, how you will use it, which regions suit that lifestyle, what to budget and what ownership requires when you are away.

14:00 to 14:45

Main RoomLivestream

Why You Should Not Put Your Multi-Unit Investment Under Your Own Name

  • Alicia Qin Wang, Axolotl Capital

Personal ownership can mean higher tax costs and greater exposure of your personal wealth to liabilities. Learn how an appropriate holding structure can help protect your wealth and improve your investment strategy.

Breakout RoomIn person only

Which Materials Should I Use for My Renovation?

  • Blanka Kobayashi, Ark Reform

Older and newer homes require different approaches and materials. Blanka examines how material costs, imports, domestic supply and labour have changed, and how to choose cost-effective materials for different renovation needs.

14:45 to 15:15

Free time

15:15 to 16:00

Main RoomLivestream

Japan’s Boutique Hospitality Market: A Regional Snapshot

  • Chai Kanda, Shiki Properties
  • Ben Howard, Shiki Properties

An update on Japan’s tourism and boutique hotel investment market, including a hotel case study, new financing options and leverage available to non-resident investors. Plus a practical look at Nagano’s ski property market, destinations gaining momentum and opportunities beyond Japan’s best-known alpine investment markets.

Breakout RoomIn person only

How to Leverage Bank Loans for Your Investment Properties

  • Alicia Qin Wang, Axolotl Capital

Case studies, deal analysis and market updates covering the financing options currently available to non-resident buyers and how they work in practice.

16:00 to 16:45

Experts Q&A panel

18:00 to 20:00

Gala dinnerSeparate ticket

Sunday

18 October 2026

10:00 to 10:15

Registration and orientation

10:15 to 11:00

Main RoomLivestream

Entering the Market with Exit in Mind

  • Ziv Nakajima-Magen, Nippon Tradings International

Most buyers spend far more time thinking about entering the Japanese property market than eventually leaving it. Ziv examines how location, building age, financing, buyer demand and asset type affect liquidity, and how to ask the critical question before buying: when it is time to exit, who will want this property and what options will I have?

Breakout RoomIn person only

Boutique Hotel Investment Case Studies: Using Leverage to Enhance Returns

  • Yi Zhang, Shiki Properties

Real-world boutique hotel case studies examining investment costs, operating performance and returns, including how appropriately structured financing can reduce equity requirements and generate attractive leveraged yields.

11:00 to 11:45

Main RoomLivestream

Booked in a Crowded Market

  • Tracey Northcott, Tokyo Family Stays

Japan remains one of the world’s most popular tourism markets, but the number of hospitality properties is growing too. Learn how current AI tools can help your property stand out in an increasingly crowded market.

Breakout RoomIn person only

JRE Deal Analysis Studio: Product Updates and Demo

  • Ziv Nakajima-Magen, Nippon Tradings International
  • Jerome Marley, JRE Deal Analysis Studio

The JRE Deal Analysis AI platform returns with new features. See how it can generate a market feasibility report for virtually any property listed for sale, including rent projections for vacant properties, comparable market analysis and its investment grade ranking.

11:45 to 12:30

Main RoomLivestream

What AI Operations Actually Do to the Bottom Line

  • Sana Bhandari, SympleHost

AI is already changing how short-term rentals are managed, but does it actually improve profit? Sana examines real examples from Japan and across Asia-Pacific to show where AI creates measurable financial impact, where it does not, and how operators can apply those numbers to their own businesses.

Breakout RoomIn person only

The 30-Minute AI Makeover

  • Tracey Northcott, Tokyo Family Stays

Live listing analysis, review and amendment designed to improve occupancy and profitability.

12:30 to 13:30

Lunch and free time

13:30 to 14:15

Main RoomLivestream

Any Purpose. Any Residency Status. Any Major City. Financing Your Japan Condo

  • Wyatt Beck, YEN LOANS

Yen Loans provides a market update and explains financing options for condo purchases across Japan’s major cities, covering personal use, investment and hybrid use for residents and non-residents alike. Wyatt will also explain equity release loans using an existing property as collateral.

13:30 to 15:00

Breakout RoomIn person only

Introduction to GoMinpaku

  • Max Delvita, SympleHost
  • Dave Singh, SympleHost

GoMinpaku is a free compliance reporting tool for hosts that automates guest information collection, passport processing, 180-day tracking and government reporting. The workshop includes a live demo and discussion of real-world reporting cases brought by attendees.

15:00 to 15:30

Free time

15:30 to 16:15

Main RoomLivestream

Beyond the Business Manager Visa: Entrepreneur Solutions

  • Hiroto Senda, Immigration lawyer

Updates, practical solutions and alternative approaches from an immigration lawyer for foreign entrepreneurs looking to establish businesses in Japan while navigating changing residency requirements.

Breakout RoomIn person only

Your Individual Borrowing Scenario

  • Wyatt Beck, YEN LOANS

An interactive session where Wyatt helps attendees evaluate their individual borrowing capacity and map out potential purchases or equity withdrawals from existing properties.

16:15 to 17:00

Experts Q&A panel

17:00 to 17:45

Goodbyes and photo ops

18:00 to 20:00

The afterparty

16 people on the programme

Learn directly from the people doing the work every day.

Agents, lenders, renovators, hosts, operators and platform builders who work with foreign buyers and owners in Japan every day. Here is everyone, with AkiyaHub first.

Portrait of Brett Lee
AkiyaHub

Brett Lee

CEO and Co-Founder, AkiyaHub

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Brett Lee is an entrepreneur and technologist who builds companies and systems around complex problems. As CEO and Co-Founder of AkiyaHub, he leads the company’s technology, product, and strategy. Originally from the United States and now based in Japan, Brett brings a systems-driven approach to making difficult, cross-border experiences simpler and more accessible for everyday people.

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AkiyaHub

Emily Kuno

Advisor, AkiyaHub

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Emily Kuno is an Advisor at AkiyaHub who has worked directly with hundreds of international buyers as they consider homes in Japan. She helps members turn broad ideas about living, spending time, or building a life in Japan into concrete criteria and a realistic plan, guiding them from their earliest “Should I do this?” questions through to a confident purchase decision.

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Emil Gorgees

Founder and CEO, RealEstate.jp

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A Tokyo real estate agent who specializes in helping foreign and mixed families find their perfect family home. Emil is an Australian, and has been living in Japan for the past two decades, 11 years of which he has been actively buying, selling and managing real estate properties in the city, on behalf of his own family and a great many happy clients. Emil also acts as a mortgage broker on behalf of his clients.

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Blanka Kobayashi

CEO and Co-Founder, Ark Reform

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Blanka Kobayashi is the CEO and Co-Founder of ARK Reform, a bilingual renovation and remodeling company serving the Kanto region. She leads the company’s vision and client strategy, helping homeowners and business owners navigate renovation projects with clarity, transparency, and confidence.

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Tracey Northcott

Founder, Tokyo Family Stays

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Australian Tracey Northcott of Enfour, Tokyo Family Stays and Tracey Northcott Consulting is a serial entrepreneur based in Tokyo, Japan. She is one of the most successful Airbnb hosts in Tokyo. She also runs the software development company Enfour with her family, as well as Tracey Northcott Consulting, where she helps other hosts discover the true potential of their short-term rental or Airbnb business, maximizing their investment, enjoyment and hospitality standards.

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Ziv Nakajima-Magen

Co-founder, Nippon Tradings International

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Ziv Nakajima-Magen and his partner, Chikako, have co-founded and been operating Nippon Tradings International (NTI) since 2011, a firm specializing in assisting foreigners research, source, acquire and manage real estate property anywhere in Japan, with a focus on investment properties and holiday homes. He is also co-founder and COO of Nippon Bridge, assisting non-resident foreigners conducting other business in and relocating to Japan.

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Alicia Qin Wang

Managing Partner, Axolotl Capital

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Alicia is a seasoned real estate investor in both the US and Japan. She has been helping foreign investors acquire cash-flowing investment properties and obtain loans from Japanese banks, as well as providing creative financing options to help clients purchase properties, identifying investment properties, profitability analysis, loan application and processing, and property management. She holds law degrees from both Japan and the US, and is also a licensed attorney, real estate agent and loan officer in the US.

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Chai Kanda

Founder and CEO, Shiki Properties

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Chai Kanda is a Kyoto-based real estate expert and serial entrepreneur dedicated to helping foreigners invest in and manage traditional Japanese properties. Born in Sydney to an Australian father and Japanese mother, he moved to Japan in 2007. Following a successful professional career, Chai leveraged his deep understanding of Japanese culture to found Shiki Properties in 2014. Today, his company is renowned as one of Kyoto’s most internationally friendly real estate and property management firms. With extensive experience in domestic tourism and strong government connections, Chai is committed to preserving Japan’s architectural heritage while making property investment seamless and profitable for global buyers.

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Wyatt Beck

Head of Sales, YEN LOANS

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Wyatt E. Beck heads sales at YEN LOANS, where he leads loan origination and execution for borrowers investing in Japanese real estate. Prior to joining YEN LOANS, he worked as a broker specializing in residential and hospitality investment sales. He is a US Navy veteran and a graduate of Temple University Japan.

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Sana Bhandari

Co-Founder, SympleHost

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Sana Bhandari is the co-founder of SympleHost, an AI co-host for short-term rentals. A UX leader with over a decade of experience at foodpanda, DBS, and GovTech, she now works directly with hosts across Japan and Southeast Asia to improve operational efficiency and grow revenue through AI-powered strategies.

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Max Delvita

CEO and Co-Founder, SympleHost

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Max is CEO and co-founder of SympleHost. He is a senior product leader with 15+ years of experience across fintech, hospitality technology, and startups, including as Chief Product Officer at MoneySmart and founder of AI startups.

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Dave Singh

Co-Founder and CTO, SympleHost

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Dave is co-founder and CTO of SympleHost. A seasoned technology leader with fourteen years of experience building and architecting complex software systems, he leads the engineering behind SympleHost’s AI operations platform, including channel connections, automation, reporting and government-format compliance outputs. His work helps short-term rental operators replace manual processes with reliable, scalable systems built for real-world hosting.

Also leading sessions

  • Ben HowardShiki Properties
  • Yi ZhangShiki Properties
  • Jerome MarleyJRE Deal Analysis Studio
  • Hiroto SendaImmigration lawyer

Tickets

Choose the ticket that fits where you will be on October 17.

Five tickets, sold by the organisers through Zaiko, the summit’s trusted ticketing platform. Early-bird prices are shown in Japanese yen before booking fees and end Sep 30, 2026, 23:59 JST. Every button opens that ticket’s checkout in a new tab.

For members outside Japan

Hall D5 cannot hold 50,000+ AkiyaHub members.

The room is a fraction of our community, and most of you are not in Japan in October. So if you are not going to be in Tokyo, get the Zoom Livestream ticket: JP¥8,000 (about US$52) at the early-bird rate for every Main Room talk on both days, live in Japan Standard Time, including Brett’s talk on Saturday.

Breakout Room workshops, including Emily’s Step Zero, are private in-person sessions and are not streamed. The organisers have not announced a recording, so plan to watch the talks live.

Get the livestream ticket

JP¥8,000 (about US$52) + JP¥924 fees. Main Room talks, both days.

Online

For members outside Japan

JP¥8,000

about US$52

+ JP¥924 fees

Zoom Livestream, Full Weekend

Online

Every Main Room talk from both days, live online in Japan Standard Time. Breakout Room workshops are in person only.

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In person at Hall D5

General admission

JP¥15,000

about US$98

+ JP¥1,254 fees

Full Weekend

Both days

Both days in person, Saturday and Sunday

Buy ticket

General admission

JP¥8,000

about US$52

+ JP¥924 fees

Saturday Only

Saturday in person, the day both AkiyaHub sessions run

Buy ticket

General admission

JP¥8,000

about US$52

+ JP¥924 fees

Sunday Only

Sunday in person

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Saturday evening

JP¥10,000

about US$65

+ JP¥1,100 fees

Gala Dinner

Saturday 18:00 to 20:00, sold separately from day tickets

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Prices are the organisers’ early-bird rates as listed on the day this page was published, and they apply until Sep 30, 2026, 23:59 JST. The booking fee shown beside each price is added at checkout. Standard rates after the early-bird window are set by the organisers. If you work in real estate, the organisers also list industry tickets at checkout. US dollar amounts are approximate, at about ¥154 to US$1 (reference rate, Sep 10, 2026). You pay in yen at checkout.

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Inside the Glass Building at Tokyo International Forum: the curved timber wall, the glass roof and the walkways above the atrium
The Glass Building atrium, seven storeys of glass under a ship-hull roof
The glass facade of Tokyo International Forum from the street, with trees and flags in front
The Glass Building from the street, one block from Yurakucho Station

Venue

Tokyo International Forum, Hall D5.

Glass, steel and a five-minute walk from Tokyo Station, in the middle of Marunouchi. Hall D5 is on the fifth floor of Hall D.

Address
Tokyo International Forum, Hall D (D5, 5th Floor)
3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005
Hours
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026
10:00 to 18:00 JST. Doors open 10:00 JST both days.

Getting there

  • JR Yurakucho Station. About 1 minute on foot
  • JR Tokyo Station. About 5 minutes on foot from the Marunouchi side
  • Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Yurakucho Station. About 1 minute on foot, with an underground connection
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Saturday at a glance, for AkiyaHub members

  1. 10:00Doors open. Registration and kick-off in the main space.
  2. 11:30Brett Lee, Main Room. Western Expectations vs Japanese Mentality: Who Wins?
  3. 13:15Emily Kuno, Breakout Room. Step Zero: Before the Hunt.
  4. 16:00Experts Q&A panel. Bring the question you did not get to ask.
  5. 18:00Gala dinner, separate ticket.

Watching from home? Main Room talks stream live at the same times on both days, Japan Standard Time. Workshops are in person only.

Before you book

Questions we are already getting.

The organisers’ terms, in short

  • Speakers, schedules and sessions can change without notice. Changes do not entitle ticket holders to a refund.
  • Speakers, sponsors and exhibitors are independent third parties. Their statements and services are their own.
  • The summit is a private event. Recording, filming or streaming presentations needs prior approval from the organisers.
  • Normal networking is welcome. Unsolicited pitching or systematic solicitation of attendees is not, and can mean removal without a refund.

The organisers publish the full terms of attendance with the ticket listing, and you accept them when you buy.

Is this an AkiyaHub event?

No. The Japan Real Estate Summit is presented by RealEstate.jp, Nippon Tradings International, Tokyo Family Stays and Ark Reform. AkiyaHub is a speaking partner: Brett Lee gives a main-room talk and Emily Kuno runs a breakout workshop, both on Saturday. Tickets are sold by the organisers, not by AkiyaHub.

I am not in Japan. Can I still watch?

Yes, for the talks. Hall D5 cannot hold 50,000+ AkiyaHub members, and most of you are outside Japan, so the organisers sell a Zoom Livestream ticket that covers every Main Room talk on both days, including Brett’s. It is JP¥8,000 at the early-bird rate. Breakout Room workshops, including Emily’s Step Zero, are private in-person sessions and are not streamed. Talks stream live in Japan Standard Time, and the organisers have not announced a recording, so plan to watch live.

Which ticket do I need to see Brett and Emily?

It depends on what you want to see. Both AkiyaHub sessions are on Saturday, October 17: Brett in the Main Room at 11:30 and Emily in the Breakout Room at 13:15. To attend both, you need to be in the room that day, so a Saturday Only ticket is all it takes (a Full Weekend ticket includes Saturday too). If you only want Brett’s talk, the Zoom Livestream ticket or a Saturday Only ticket both work. Emily’s workshop is in person only and is not streamed.

What language is the summit in?

English. The organisers describe it as an international, English-friendly environment, the programme is published in English, and both AkiyaHub sessions are in English.

Do I need to be an AkiyaHub member to attend?

No. Anyone can buy a ticket from the organisers. If you want to keep going after the weekend, an AkiyaHub account is free to create and gives you the search tools, guides and the community most of our members start with.

When does early-bird pricing end?

The prices on this page are the early-bird rates listed by the organisers, on sale until Sep 30, 2026, 23:59 JST. A small booking fee is added to each ticket at checkout, shown next to each price. After the early-bird window closes, the organisers set the standard rates.

Can I meet the AkiyaHub team there?

Yes. Find Brett and Emily after their Saturday sessions. If you are already a member, bring your questions about your own search: that is exactly what the breaks between sessions are for.

Oct 17 to 18, 2026 · Tokyo International Forum

Leaving unclear is expensive.

A wrong region. A budget built from listing prices. A renovation scoped from photographs. An ownership plan with nobody to open the door while you are away. Each one costs more than a ticket, and most of them are decided before the search starts. Two days in Tokyo, or two days of Main Room talks on the livestream, is the cheapest correction you will ever buy.

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Early-bird pricing ends September 30, 2026 at 23:59 JST.

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Western Expectations vs Japanese Mentality: Who Wins?
Brett Lee · Saturday 11:30 to 12:15 JST · Main Room
Step Zero: Before the Hunt
Emily Kuno · Saturday 13:15 to 14:00 JST · Breakout Room

Photo credits

Tokyo International Forum photographs by Kakidai, MaedaAkihiko and MaedaAkihiko via Wikimedia Commons, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Speaker portraits courtesy of the summit organisers and the speakers.