Team

Chai is the founder, CEO and Representative Director of Shiki Group. Born and raised in Australia to a Japanese mother and Australian father, Chai obtained a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws double degree at the University of Technology, Sydney, before moving to Japan in 2007, where he has been based ever since. A NSW qualified lawyer, Chai gained various experiences in legal and banking, before a prolonged seven year stint at a leading global logistics firm based in Osaka as a financial analysis and strategy manager. Throughout that, his passion for travel remained strong, and having traversed 65 odd countries and the majority of Japan, he followed these interests to establish Shiki Group in 2014, initially with an accomodation management focus. Following six years of assisting investors to purchase and develop local real estate, he established Shiki Group’s real estate arm in 2020 with the goal of providing a one-stop shop service to meet the varied needs of Shiki’s growing client base. Chai looks forward to be able to call on his extensive bicultural business experience and local market knowledge and networks to meet your desired real estate goals here in Japan.

A licensed realtor, Yi is the Sales and Business Development Manager at Shiki Group. Born and raised in China, she completed a Bachelor of English Linguistics and Literature at Jianghan University and a Master of International Business Administration at Oita University in Japan. Yi has been living in Japan for more than 15 years, and following experience in the import/export industry, she has been working in property management since 2015, before acquiring her real estate license in 2019. She is trilingual (Chinese, Japanese and English) and is able to assist clients in any of these three languages. Yi is focused on developing a deep understanding of the client’s desired specifications, in order to assist them to find precisely the right property for their needs. Should the client be uncertain of what they are looking for, she can assist the client to navigate the complex waters of Japanese real estate, to help define and meet their goals.

Born and raised in Kyoto, Shimizu expanded his cultural understanding and international perspective during a high school study abroad program in the United Kingdom. This experience provided him with opportunities to engage with diverse values and business practices. Upon returning to Japan, he graduated from Kansai Gaidai University and began his career in a local real estate company, focusing on rental brokerage services. He later leveraged his knowledge and experience in the real estate industry to specialize in property sales brokerage. Utilizing both Japanese and English, he primarily supports overseas clients in purchasing properties and making investments in Japan. Shimizu aims to provide high-quality service as a trusted partner by offering customized proposals tailored to each client’s needs. He continuously stays informed of the latest market information and industry trends, ensuring prompt and accurate responses to exceed client expectations. Additionally, Shimizu is dedicated to combining a global perspective with a local, client-focused approach to provide the best solutions for his clients. Drawing on his diverse experiences and expertise, he has established himself as a reliable partner in meeting the real estate needs of his clients.