What We Believe
Real fulfillment isn’t a distant goal — it’s built day by day.
At Kaya Planning, we believe that with the right guidance, thoughtful planning, and consistent action, anyone can create a life of lasting security and meaning. Not a perfect life, but a resilient one — where challenges become stepping stones rather than roadblocks.
That’s why we’re here: to be a practical, trusted partner as you navigate the opportunities and complexities that come with living, investing, and building across borders.
Our Vision
Many people arrive at a crossroads — held back by unfamiliar systems, past setbacks, or simply not knowing where to start. We’ve been there too.
We founded Kaya Planning on a simple conviction: given the right support and environment, people find their way forward. Our role is to help make that happen — by connecting individuals and businesses across Japan, Asia, and beyond, and opening doors that might otherwise stay closed.
We’re not just a service provider. We’re a bridge.
What We Do
We focus on three areas where we can make a real difference:
🎓 Study Abroad Support
Thinking about studying in Japan — or helping someone who is? We guide you through the whole process, from choosing the right program to navigating applications and settling in. International education changes lives, and we make it more accessible.
🏠 Real Estate Management
Whether you’re an overseas investor looking at Japan’s property market or a local owner wanting to maximize returns, we bring hands-on experience and local know-how to every engagement. We help you make smart decisions and avoid costly surprises.
🎬 Project Management
From film and video production to event coordination, we help bring creative and business projects to life — on time, on budget, and to a high standard.
Who We Are
Our team brings a rare combination of lived experience across multiple countries and industries:
- Study and work experience in Japan, the United States, and Taiwan
- Certified professional qualifications in Japan
- Japanese permanent residency and citizenship backgrounds
- Direct experience owning and managing real estate
- Hands-on expertise in film production and project delivery
We don’t just advise from a distance. Every service we offer is grounded in something we’ve personally navigated ourselves.
A Note from Our Founder
Thank you for taking the time to learn about Kaya Planning.
We started this company because we saw a real need — for people building lives across cultures to have a partner who genuinely understands both sides. That’s what we set out to be, and it remains our purpose every day.
If there’s something we can help you with, we’d love to hear from you.
— Kana Iwao, Representative, Kaya Planning