Meet Your Pilot

Property Pilot Japan is built on the intersection of native-level language skills and active investment experience.

Glen - Property Pilot Japan

Founder & Principal Consultant

Glen

Hello! I established Property Pilot Japan to give overseas investors the confidence of a local. I am a long-term resident of Japan with Permanent Resident status and a combined 12 years of life in this country.

My connection to Japan started in the 90s as an exchange student. Over the years, I’ve driven trucks across the archipelago, worked in the airline industry, and now, I help people like you build wealth here.

The Difference: Unlike volume-based agencies, I offer a boutique, high-touch service. When you hire Property Pilot Japan, you work directly with me—not a junior assistant.

Why Clients Trust Me

The Linguist

Professional Translator (2000-2005)

Before real estate, I spent 5 years as a freelance Japanese-to-English translator. This is the core of my service: when I review your contracts or explain "Important Matters," I am applying professional-grade linguistic precision, not just conversational Japanese.

The Investor

11 Properties Acquired

I don't just advise; I invest. Since 2010, I have personally purchased 11 properties and successfully exited (sold) 4. I understand the anxiety of the wire transfer and the thrill of the first rental deposit because I live it myself.

The Manager

100% Retention Rate

Since launching this service, I have facilitated 8 acquisitions in the first 8 months. Every single client chose to keep their asset under my management—along with experienced investors who switched to me after buying through other agents.

Quality Over Quantity

Some competitors claim to process hundreds of transactions a year. At Property Pilot Japan, that is not the goal.

My goal is to be your long-term partner.

By focusing on a select group of clients, I ensure that every property search is exhaustive, every translation is accurate, and every management issue is resolved personally. In my inaugural 8 months, this approach delivered 8 successful keys-in-hand acquisitions—a steady, deliberate pace that ensures safety and quality for every investor.