Japan is an attractive destination for family offices looking to own lucrative Japanese hotel and other properties. Stable legal protections, equal ownership rights for foreign investors, deep liquidity in core cities like Tokyo and Osaka, and reliable rental demand have combined with low interest rates and favorable currency dynamics to draw sustained foreign capital. Yet Japan remains difficult to navigate for overseas investors. Deal flow is fragmented. Cultural norms complicate negotiations, particularly when convincing domestic sellers to transact with foreign buyers. Capital-S removes this friction without replacing local specialists.