1、1STR Investing in Kyoto and BeyondCHAI KANDA Founder&CEO of Shiki PIG:shikirealestateLinkedIn:chaikanda2ContentsChai Kanda Profile010203040506070809101113SeasonalityShiki Group Company OverviewWhy Invest in KyotoKyoto Real Estate IdiosyncrasiesJapan Tourism&Kyoto Market TrendsRegulationsQ&ACompetiti
2、ve LandscapeShikis Unique Value PropositionGeneral Thoughts;Future TrendsNagono Office 12Breakout session topics3Chai Kanda ProfileCHAI KANDA CHAI KANDA CEO&Founder of Shiki GroupvBackground:Born&raised in Sydney,Australia-Japanese mothervEducation:LLB and Business(Finance)double degree from UTSvRel
3、ocation to Japan:Moved to Japan in 2007,initially to Kyoto then to OsakavKey Professional Experience in Japan:7 years in Financial Analysis and Strategy.vPassion for travel:65 countries and most Prefectures of Japan.vFell in love with Machiya while studying in Kyoto.vStarted renting out personal apa
4、rtment on Airbnb in 2013 whilst traveling back in the good old days4Chai Kanda Profile Cont.vEarly believer in Japans tourism potential *10.4M inbound tourists in 2013*Kyoto as a key destinationvFounded Shiki in 2014 to ride this perceived wave.vCommitted to protecting historical structures,promotin
5、g immigration and driving positive growth in Japans tourism and wider economy.vContinuing to focus on the Kyoto market whilst also looking beyond to emerging regional areas.5Shiki Group:Company OverviewCompany Name:KK Shiki GroupOffices:Kyoto,Nagano(coming soon)Websites: Employees:39(full-time 14)Pr
6、operties:44 short-term&monthly rentals 2 boutique hotelsPipeline:17 short-term&monthly rentals 4 boutique hotels6Founded in 2014,Shiki Group is one of Kansais premier boutique accommodation facility operators and real estate brokers.We serve a wide range of local and international clients through ou