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- Local 7 min read
From Ginza to Marunouchi: A DNA Walking Guide to Tokyo's Wealth and Tradition 2026
From Ginza, boasting the highest land prices in Japan for 20 consecutive years, to Marunouchi, the heart of finance and business. We walk the 1.5km route where Tokyo's past and future intersect most vividly, with practical tips on transport, costs, and investment signals.
- Life 3 min read
Finding a Home in Tokyo: 2 Keys to Lease Contracts That Protect Your Rights
Rental contracts in Japan are very different from those in many other countries. From the distinction between 'Ordinary' and 'Fixed-term' leases to the strict rules on 'Restoration,' we provide a practical guide for foreign residents and investors.
- Essay 4 min read
The Aesthetics of Warm Investing: Where Cold Numbers Meet Human Warmth
Investing is ultimately proven by numbers, but those numbers are created by human decisions and the quality of relationships. We explain how GSF's 'Warm Investing' operates as a practical risk management framework, far beyond a simple slogan.
- Investment 4 min read
A Post-Mortem of Japan Real Estate Failures: 3 Lessons to Protect Your Capital
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.