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5 Criteria for Identifying Right-Hand Talent in SMEs | Before Founder Isolation Sets In

Right-hand talent in SMEs is not someone you simply hire, but someone you welcome in. Daisuke Inazawa, CEO of INA&Associates, explains five criteria: integrity, initiative, translation ability, a long-term perspective, and empathy, along with the organizational design that allows a true right hand to grow.

Trust Blueprint — Redefining Real Estate as 'Social Infrastructure'

The final installment of 'Trust Blueprint'. Against the backdrop of large-scale institutional investment and data center real estate trends, this article redefines real estate as 'social infrastructure'. A value that only emerges at the intersection of wealth philosophy, technology, and human capital — by Daisuke Inazawa.

ASSOCIATESAI

Jobs AI Has Changed in Real Estate and Jobs It Cannot Change | An On-the-Ground Explanation from 2026

Daisuke Inazawa, CEO of INA, explains from the front lines of 2026 which jobs AI has changed in the real estate industry and which jobs it cannot change. While appraisal and administrative work are increasingly automated, empathy, negotiation, and trust-building remain areas only humans can handle. What does a coexistence model between technology and talent assets look like?

ASSOCIATESGlobal

What Education Migration Really Reveals: Why Wealthy Families Are Choosing Other Countries for Their Children's Future

What are affluent families really seeing when they leave Japan for education migration? We explore the full family strategy—from school quality to residency rights, employment opportunities, and institutional stability.

How the Definition of Success Evolves | What ¥1 Billion, ¥10 Billion, and ¥100 Billion Reveal About the True Nature of Wealth

As ultra-high-net-worth individuals accumulate assets of ¥1 billion, ¥10 billion, and ¥100 billion, the definition of "success" is quietly rewritten. What lies beyond the threshold revealed by the law of diminishing marginal utility? INA&Associates CEO Daisuke Inazawa reexamines the true nature of wealth and the new meaning of real estate.

ASSOCIATESINA Initiatives

What Is Empathy-Based Hiring? Why Empathy for a Company's Philosophy Creates Organizational Strength

This article explains a management philosophy that places empathy for a company's philosophy above all else in hiring, drawing on the trend of human capital management and the practices of INA&Associates Co., Ltd. It examines why empathy-based hiring creates long-term organizational strength.

ASSOCIATESTalent

A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Property Management Professional|Skills and Qualifications Beginners Should Acquire

For aspiring property management professionals. Practical explanations ranging from basic knowledge of law, finance, and maintenance to certification and career building. A must for anyone wishing to enhance their rental management skills.

ASSOCIATESTalent

Bridging the Opportunity Gap in Real Estate | INA&Associates' Mission to Create Growth Opportunities for Regional Candidates and Career Changers

Exploring equal growth opportunities and talent investment management in the real estate industry. Learn how INA&Associates differs from short-term profit-driven firms through its blend of technology and human expertise, and its performance evaluation system designed to encourage bold challenges.

ASSOCIATESTalent

The Importance of Trust Building in Real Estate Sales: Why Honesty Generates Customer Satisfaction and Long-term Results

Explaining how to build trust in real estate sales. Introduces honest implementation methods for invisible products, how to respond to customer psychology, and the business effects that trust brings.