About MinkaLife
Our vision
MinkaLife aspires to preserve heritage and increase awareness, create long-term economic value, enable lifestyle choices and build sustainable communities.
We aim to create Social Value with measurable tracked impact delivered through partnerships with entrepreneurs, communities, businesses, towns and city governments
The Problem
Problem 1
The human capital crisis in rural Japan
Problem 2
9 million vacant houses across Japan, and increasing each year
Problem 3
Unbalanced AI dissemination and skills
Solutions
Positive Impact
Sustainable community based platform
Value Creation
Repurpose Akiya into distributed accommodation network
Resilience
Turning short-term visitors into long-term economic contributors
Sustainable Impact
MinkaLife is deeply committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Our operations are designed to minimize environmental impact, promote social equity, and uphold the highest standards of governance. We believe that responsible investing is not only beneficial for society but also creates sustainable, long-term value for our investors.
Impact Measurement
We rigorously measure our impact to ensure that we are meeting our sustainability goals:
Primary Impact Directly contributing to SDG goals through our core activities.
Secondary Impact Indirect contributions that support broader sustainability objectives.
Eco-Friendly Initiatives
MinkaLife emphasizes eco-friendly practices across all our projects. From using sustainable building materials to implementing energy-efficient solutions, we strive to minimize our environmental footprint while maximizing community benefits.
Our projects align with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 1 Building resilience to environmental, economic, and social disasters.
SDG 8 Promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth.
SDG 11 Making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
SDG 12 Ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Our Team
Our diverse team of experts brings over 50 years of combined experience in real estate, asset management, and community development. Together, we are committed to creating a sustainable future through innovative impact investing.
Roland Thompson
Over 30 years of real estate experience as an entrepreneur, chief executive, and trusted advisor while working with corporations, investors, and start-ups. Current president and CEO of Austvent Japan.
Sam Bird
20 years working in Japan and the UK in strategic marketing communications, creative management, business development, and key account management for B2B and B2C digital marketing services.
Hidemasa Kuwae
Over 10 years of experience in tourism, architecture, real-estate, and construction. Acquired BizDev skills through involvement in early-stage projects and companies.
Naoki Martin
Researcher and data analyst with experience in IT and real estate. Currently studying economics and biology at the University of St Andrews.
Company information
| NAME | MinkaLife Co., Ltd. |
| ESTABLISHED | June 2021 |
| DIRECTORS | Roland Thompson (CEO) Sam Bird (CMO) Hidemasa Kuwae (COO) |
| ADDRESS | 3-12-20 Himonya, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0003 |
| BUSINESS ACTIVITIES | Impact Investing Investment Consulting Business Development Hotel Operation Financing Asset Management |
Contact Us
Join us in making a difference. Invest in MinkaLife and be part of a transformative journey that revitalizes rural Japan, creates value, and fosters sustainable communities.