Care Homes and Hotels in Japan Shut as Expansion Strategy Unravels
Dozens of care homes and hotels in Japan have shut down after a company's rapid acquisition strategy unraveled, revealing potential ties to visa facilitation for Chinese investors. Facilities across the Kanto region, including Hotel New Daishin in Choshi and a nursing home in Funabashi, ceased operations due to financial mismanagement and unpaid expenses. Investigations suggest the business model prioritized property resale and visa benefits over sustainable operations.
- ▪At least 24 out of 37 hotels and care facilities acquired by the company since 2020 have closed or ceased operations.
- ▪The company purchased facilities for 1–5 million yen and resold them to Chinese buyers for 40–100 million yen, often retaining operational control.
- ▪Former employees stated the company president promoted investments by highlighting their potential to secure Japan's 'Business Manager' visa for foreign nationals.
- ▪A nursing care facility in Funabashi shut down in October 2025, displacing around 15 residents due to unpaid rent, utilities, and staff wages.
- ▪Promotional materials from a Beijing investment seminar indicated that ownership of Japanese facilities was marketed as a pathway to residency visas.
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Business Dozens of Care Homes and Hotels in Japan Shut as Expansion Strategy Unravels TOKYO, May 02 (News On Japan) - A hotel in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture, known for offering one of Japan’s earliest sunrise views, has remained closed months after its sudden suspension of operations in late 2025, as an investigation reveals the operator behind the property acquired dozens of facilities nationwide, with at least 24 now shut or out of business, raising questions about a business model allegedly tied to visa acquisition for Chinese investors.
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