Daisuke Inazawa
President & CEO — INA&Associates Inc.
Author
Daisuke Inazawa is the President and CEO of INA&Associates Inc., a Japanese real estate firm headquartered in Osaka with a Tokyo branch. He leads the company's three core businesses — real estate sales brokerage, rental leasing, and property management — across the Greater Tokyo Area and the Kansai region.
His areas of expertise include investment strategy for income-generating real estate, profitability optimisation of rental operations, real estate advisory for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) and institutional investors, and cross-border real estate investment. He provides data-driven, long-horizon advisory to investors in Japan and overseas.
Under the management philosophy "a company's most important asset is its people," he positions INA&Associates as a "people-investment company" and is committed to sustainable corporate-value creation through talent development. He also writes and speaks publicly on leadership and organisational culture in times of change.
He has passed eleven Japanese professional qualification examinations: Licensed Real Estate Broker (Takken), Certified Real Estate Consulting Master, Licensed Condominium Manager, Licensed Building Management Supervisor, Certified Rental Housing Management Professional, Gyōseishoshi Lawyer (administrative scrivener), Certified Personal Information Protection Officer, Class-A Fire Prevention Manager, Certified Auctioned Real Estate Specialist, Certified Condominium Maintenance Engineer, and Licensed Moneylending Operations Supervisor.
Credentials
- Licensed Real Estate Broker (Takken)
- Certified Real Estate Consulting Master
- Licensed Condominium Manager
- Licensed Building Management Supervisor
- Certified Rental Housing Management Professional
- Gyōseishoshi Lawyer (Administrative Scrivener)
- Certified Personal Information Protection Officer
- Class-A Fire Prevention Manager
- Certified Auctioned Real Estate Specialist
- Certified Condominium Maintenance Engineer
- Licensed Moneylending Operations Supervisor
Latest Posts
- Apartment Ownership as a Japanese Inheritance Tax Strategy: How the Valuation Discount Works
- How to Become a Landlord in Japan: Licensing, Capital, Responsibilities, and Keys to Success
- Who Pays to Clean a Rental's Built-In Aircon in Japan: Cost Rules for Owners and Tenants
- Social Lending Tax Returns in Japan: When Filing Is Required and How Refunds Work
- Real Estate Investment vs. Foreign Currency Deposits: A Japan Investor's Comparison
- Kominka Renovation Investment: Costs, Returns, and Legal Risk in Japan's Old-House Real Estate Market
- Exterior Wall Color for Japanese Apartment Buildings: A Practical Guide for Property Investors
- Renovation Investment in Nagoya: A Practical Guide to Yield, Cost, and Exit Strategy for International Investors
- One-Room Mansion Investment in Japan: The Honest Guide to Its Pros and Cons
- Japan's Real Estate Investment Apps and Crowdfunding, Explained for International Investors
- Can You Refuse a Rent Increase in Japan? A Tenant Rights and Negotiation Guide
- Shikikin: A Practical Guide to Japan’s Rental Security Deposit and Getting Your Refund Back
- Who Pays for Key Replacement in a Japanese Rental? An Owner's Guide to the MLIT Rule
- Building a Custom Home in Japan: Common Mistakes with Floor Plans and Money
- When Is the Best Time to Buy a Home in Japan? Age, Income, and How to Prepare Without Regret
- Rebuilding an Apartment in Japan: A Guide to Tenant Relocation Negotiations
- How to Sell a Home in Japan for the Best Price: Appraisals, Pricing Strategy, and Costs Explained
- How to Make the Most of a 2DK Layout: A Japan Guide for Solo Renters and Couples
- Renovation vs. Reform in Japan: The Real Estate Distinction That Determines Asset Value
- Apartment Management Risk in Japan: Vacancy, Rent Arrears, and Disaster Preparedness Explained