About Akito Kiritani

Akito Kiritani is a Tokyo-based real estate professional affiliated with eXp Realty, with a specialized focus on serving investors at the intersection of technology, startups, and alternative assets. With hands-on experience in AI ventures and early-stage investment, Akito understands how sophisticated investors think — risk tolerance, portfolio logic, and the discipline of due diligence. As the founder of Next In Tokyo, an English-language newsletter covering Japanese business and investment for a global readership, he has built a reputation for translating Japan's complex property market into clear, actionable insight for international buyers. Whether you're allocating capital into Tokyo real estate for the first time or diversifying an existing cross-border portfolio, Akito brings the analytical depth and local market knowledge to help you move with conviction.