At the Japan Real Estate Summit Spring 2025, Shiki Real Estate Founder & CEO Chai Kanda shared in-depth insights into the Kyoto real estate market, drawing on firsthand experience across residential, hospitality, and investment sectors. His presentation explores emerging trends shaping Kyoto today, including growing his interest in rural property investment, seasonal dynamic pricing, short-term rental profitability, and evolving regulatory frameworks.
Chai also offers a comparative analysis of real estate trends in Kyoto, Tokyo, and Osaka, highlighting key differences investors and property buyers should understand when evaluating opportunities in Japan. Watch the full presentation to learn more about Shiki Group, Chai Kanda’s market outlook, and how current shifts in the Kyoto real estate market may signal broader changes at a national level.
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What is the Japan Real Estate Summit?
The Japan Real Estate Summit (JREP) is an annual international conference that brings together real estate investors, developers, operators, and industry leaders from across Japan and around the world. The summit focuses on current trends shaping Japan’s property market, including residential and commercial investment, hospitality, short-term rentals, regulations, and regional market dynamics. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and networking sessions, JREP provides practical insights into cities such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, while also highlighting emerging opportunities in regional and rural areas. It serves as a key platform for understanding Japan’s evolving real estate landscape and connecting with decision-makers in the industry. In 2025 there were two summits , one in the spring and one in the fall. For more information on the next summit please check their website.
