What the BOJ’s 0.75% Hike Really Means for Home Loans in 2026 — and How to Prepare
This rate hike won’t hurt today — but it will matter tomorrow On December 19, 2025 , the Bank of Japan raised its policy interest rate from 0.5% to 0.75% , the highest level in roughly 30 years . The move was widely expected. Markets barely reacted. Nothing dramatic happened the next morning. But for homeowners — and anyone planning to buy property in Japan — this decision is far more important than it looks. This single hike is not aggressive, but it is symbolic . It confir
Dec 23, 20255 min read
Is Japan Really Anti-Immigration? The Truth Behind the Headlines
For years, global media has portrayed Japan as xenophobic, anti-foreigner, and hostile to immigration. Viral videos show Tokyo street protests, politicians pushing “Japan-first” agendas, and sensational claims that Japan’s new female Prime Minister is launching a crackdown on foreigners. But how much of this reflects reality—and how much is misunderstanding? Japan is not simply “anti-immigration.” What the country is experiencing today is a collision of historical identity,
Dec 10, 20254 min read
Japan’s Startup Visa Just Changed Dramatically — What Every Entrepreneur Must Know in 2026
I’ve been living in Japan for years now, building companies, supporting founders, and working inside the startup ecosystem — and I currently hold Permanent Residency here. As someone who regularly guides founders, investors, and global teams entering Japan, I need to stay ahead of every policy shift that affects how people build businesses in this country. And in late 2025, one of the most important changes in recent years quietly went into effect. In October 2025, Japan incr
Nov 27, 20255 min read
Series A is Being Squeezed, Late-Stage is on Fire : The VC Landscape in 2025
In 2025, early-stage startups face funding challenges, while late-stage AI companies like OpenAI and Perplexity AI secure record-breaking investments, highlighting a significant shift in venture capital dynamics.
May 17, 20254 min read
Trump’s Tariff Impact on Japan: What It Means for the Economy, Yen, and Everyday Life
Japan’s economy is facing a turning point — again. As U.S. tariff threats reemerge and global uncertainty deepens, what lies ahead for Japan’s core industries, stock market, currency, and everyday life?
This blog breaks down the structural risks Japan must confront, and offers a practical lens on how individuals can prepare for the next chapter of global disruption.
May 9, 20254 min read
