A quarter-century of hands-on experience, now applied to Japanese residential real estate.
Tsubomi G.K. is a Tokyo-based company founded by Kristen Jasinski, who has spent over 26 years investing in, managing, and renovating residential real estate in the United States in both Chicago & Naples, Florida. Tsubomi now brings that vast experience to Japan's residential property market.
Long-Term Rental
Holding older properties for stable income through mid- to long-term leases.
Renovation & Value-Add
Restoring aging properties and raising asset value through kitchen, bath, and flooring upgrades.
Vacation Rental / Minpaku
Partnering with licensed operators to run furnished short-term rentals within the proper regulatory framework
Real Estate Consulting
Advising those wishing to invest in real estate in Japan. From property selection, valuation, investment decisions, and renovation oversight.
Who We Are
Intro
Tsubomi G.K. is a real estate investment company founded in Tokyo in 2025 by Kristen Jasinski, who has spent nearly three decades in the real estate industry based in Chicago and Naples, Florida.
In the U.S., she has acquired, managed, renovated, and sold residential properties ranging from single-family homes to condominiums, with combined managed and owned assets valued at over USD $85 million. Drawing on her experience living in Japan and her understanding of Japanese culture, Tsubomi takes a long-term view in investing in Japanese residential real estate.
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26+ Years of Real Estate Management Experience
Holds multiple Florida state licenses spanning brokerage, property management, and general contracting, with hands-on experience across the full cycle from acquisition to renovation to operation.
A Genuine Connection to Japan
Lived in Isesaki, Gunma as a Rotary Youth Exchange student, and later worked in Tokyo and as a bilingual liaison between a Japanese parent company and its U.S. partners, Kristen has a real command of the language and culture.
An International Network and Execution
Draws on relationships with U.S. and European investors and partners to evaluate Japanese real estate from a global perspective and see projects through to completion.