Cities
Each playbook covers neighborhood breakdown, monthly burn rate, gym infrastructure, coworking hierarchy, social density, and who should not move there.
The operator's city
Density, infrastructure, and social capital. The default choice — for good reason.
Underrated performance city
Low cost, high quality of life, fast internet, and a growing expat founder ecosystem.
Industrial & trade advantage
Practical city with industrial infrastructure. Underpriced relative to Tokyo.
Winter lifestyle hub
Cold climate, low density, high natural environment. For people who know what they want.
High-income expat cluster
Japan's most internationally developed resort area. Seasonal infrastructure, year-round base possible.