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Japan Today
10-07-2025
- Japan Today
Dovetail surf tour brings young Australian surfers to Japan's beach towns
This summer, some of the next generation of surfers from Australia's Sunshine Coast are trading their home breaks for a tour of Japan's coastlines. They're here to train, explore and connect with local surf communities. The tour moves through some of Japan's most surf-steeped towns, from the relaxed, wave-worn shoreline of Onjuku in Chiba Prefecture to the controlled precision of Shizunami Surf Stadium in Shizuoka Prefecture, where surfers fine-tune their aerials in one of the country's most advanced training environments. Shirahama Beach, Shizuoka – Famous for its white sand and amazing surfing conditions Image: Dovetail Inc The expedition isn't focused on contests or trophies, but it does spotlight some of Japan's most surf-friendly coastal towns — places where people shape their days around the tides, community and a slower pace of life. It's about meeting locals, getting a feel for what it's like to live in a Japanese beach town and, of course, catching waves. An Entryway to Authentic Local Life in Japan The tour is supported by Dovetail, a Tokyo-based real estate company that helps international clients buy property in Japan. Along the way, the surfers are staying in Dovetail-arranged guesthouses and beach homes — places chosen not just for ocean access but for their connection to everyday life in these towns. Think traditional minshuku, family-run inns common in Japan's countryside and coastal regions, and renovated kominka (historic folk houses) tucked behind the shoreline. With tatami floors, home-cooked meals and a lived-in feel, they offer a glimpse into how people there have lived for generations. For Dovetail, they represent an entry point into authentic local life in Japan. View from the balcony of Kamogawa Ocean Front Villa, their Kamogawa accommodation. Image: Kamogawa Ocean Front Villa Other sponsors include Crystal Dreams Surfboards (Onjuku), The West Surfshop (Hiratsuka) and Humacology - the No.1 innovative CBD oil manufacturer from Noosa Heads in Australia where most of the surf team hail from. Five Surfers Explore, Progress and Connect in Japan At the center of the tour are five young surfers, each bringing their own style, goals and energy to the trip. While their reasons for coming vary, from pushing their skills to simply surfing new breaks, they all share a curiosity about Japan's waves and culture. Sonny Brooke (13) from Marcus Beach comes in with national titles under his belt, including first place at the Parko Pro Junior and the Australian Interschools Championship. He's focused on pushing his aerials and learning from some of Japan's experienced surfers and coaches. Sonny Brooke Image: Sonny Brooke Darcy Dwyer (16), another Noosa standout, brings an impressive competition record, including podium finishes at the Australian Surfing Titles and a consistent top-10 national ranking. Darcy Dwyer, Image: Darcy Dwyer Archy Wallace (16) from Noosa Heads is known for radical airs and full-power surfing, and he's here to test new tricks at Shizunami Surf Stadium. Archy Wallace Image: Archy Wallace Isaac Markwell (17), from Queensland, recently won the Open Men's division at the Noosa Festival of Surfing — and once placed first in a dog-surfing contest with his cattle dog, Bear. Isaac Markwell Image: Isaac Markwell Kirra Sweetman, also from Noosa, rounds out the group. She brings a clean, flowing style and has been featured in 'Surfline' and the upcoming book 'Why I Surf.' She hopes to land her first forehand straight air in Japan. Kirra Sweetman Image: Kirra Sweetman Each surfer brings something different to the trip — style, experience, energy — but all of them share a drive to grow and explore Japan. The Dovetail Surf Tour Schedule Over ten days, the group travels through some of Japan's top surf destinations in Shizuoka and Chiba prefectures, combining surf sessions with cultural experiences and city sightseeing before returning home. The surfers will be visiting these locations on the tour: Boso Peninsula, Chiba Prefecture (Onjuku, Katsuura, Kamogawa) Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture (Hiratsuka) Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Izu Shirahama) Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Shizunami, Shizunami Surf Stadium) Makinohara City is a scenic blend of lush tea fields, rich cultural heritage, breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and a haven for Marine Sport Culture with the most advanced wave pool in Japan making it a destination for nature, marine sports lovers and culture enthusiasts alike. Join Us for the Finale at Shizunami Surf Stadium Tokyo 2021 Olympic surfing gold medalist Carissa Moore, from the United States, rides the waves at Shizunami Surf Stadium. Image: Makinohara City Office On the day the group trains at Shizunami Surf Stadium, Dovetail is inviting the public to watch the surfers showcase their skills. One of the tour's key goals is to attract a big crowd for the Shizunami wave pool finale, turning it into a lively celebration of surf and community. Shizunami Surf Stadium is Japan's best wave pool, offering a variety of perfect waves all year long. It is located in Shizunami, Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture, about two hours south of Tokyo via the Tokaido shinkansen. Where: Shizunami Surf Stadium: 2220 Shizunami, Makinohara, Shizuoka 421-0422 When: Wednesday, July 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Discover Coastal Real Estate in Japan's Surf Towns/ Explore Coastal Living and Real Estate Opportunities in Japan Dovetail's surf tour is less about chasing the perfect wave and more about seeing how life flows through Japan's quieter side, like surfing sunrise with locals, walking through neighborhoods where wetsuits hang outside front doors or snacking in places where the menu changes with the tide. It's a look at a lifestyle that's hard to find in cities — even Tokyo — but still very much alive in Japan's coastal communities. For Dovetail, that's the point: surf towns where the line between vacation and daily life starts to blur — in the best way. If you're inspired by the surf, culture and lifestyle of Japan's coastal towns, Dovetail can connect you with homes near the beach. Their bilingual team supports international buyers through the entire buying process. Reach out to Dovetail to explore real options for coastal living in Japan. Official website: Dovetail Inc © Japan Today
National Post
18-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
Independent Study Reveals 236% ROI with Dovetail's AI-First Customer Intelligence Platform
Article content Total Economic Impact™ study highlights significant cost savings, faster time-to-insight, and productivity gains for organizations using Dovetail Article content SAN FRANCISCO & SYDNEY — A newly commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Dovetail has found that organizations using Dovetail's AI-first customer intelligence platform achieved a 236% return on investment (ROI) over three years, with payback occurring within under six months. Article content Article content Released in April 2025, the Total Economic Impact™ of Dovetail study examines the financial and operational benefits of using Dovetail to unify, analyze, and act on customer insights. Based on interviews with Dovetail customers, combined to form a composite organization model, the study found that businesses: Article content Realized over $1.05 million in productivity gains through streamlined workflows Generated $507,000 in additional profit by increasing primary user capacity by 30%, enabling faster product iterations Saved 36,000 hours over three years on manual research processes such as transcript checks and cross-video analysis Saved $416,000 over three years by retiring legacy research tools, transcription services, and repositories Article content 'Instead of taking days to analyze the results, you get it almost instantly per session,' said the Head of Research and Insights at a healthcare organization featured in the study. 'Now, the production time alone of saving three days or more is significant to speed to market. The sooner you capture value in the market, the sooner you get a return on investment. So that alone I would say speeds [projects] up by at least 30%.' Article content A Design Research Lead at an IT services company added: 'Without Dovetail, we would either need more researchers, or we would just have to accept poor quality. We would probably be talking about an additional five to 10 researchers, which is 30% more. Using Dovetail early in the product lifecycle has enabled us to support more projects, including several with seven-figure outcomes.' Article content Customers also cited improved collaboration across departments, stronger alignment on customer needs, and greater agility in product development and strategic planning. Article content 'The fastest-growing companies today aren't just shipping fast, they're shipping the right things,' said Benjamin Humphrey, CEO and co-founder of Dovetail. 'We believe this study validates what our customers experience every day: when teams are aligned around real customer intelligence, they move faster, waste less, and build with confidence. We're proud to partner with forward-thinking teams who are proving that better customer understanding drives better outcomes.' Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Eater
20-05-2025
- Business
- Eater
Logan Circle's Viceroy Hotel Wants to Offload Its Marquee Restaurant
The days are numbered for the Viceroy Washington D.C.'s food and beverage outlets. The 3,750-square-foot restaurant space, petite rooftop pool bar, and lobby-level coffee shop are all up for grabs, per a newly posted call for bidders. Two years after opening, the posh, 178-room hotel off the buzzy 14th Street NW corridor unveiled its glamorous American restaurant Dovetail in 2022. A big Hollywood party for White House Correspondents' Dinner weekend christened the promising indoor-outdoor venue. Vet chef James Gee, who formerly led the kitchen at I'm Eddie Cano (Chevy Chase) and Cittanuova (East Hampton), sent out catch-all menus bursting with colorful produce, seafoods, and plump Roseda Farm burgers and steaks (1430 Rhode Island Avenue NW). Gee tells Eater he parted ways with the LA-based hospitality company last month. The incoming operator would also handle all catering capabilities for the boutique hotel. Italian spirits company announces first D.C. restaurant The team behind Ivy City's popular amaro distiller Don Cicco & Figli opens Tarì Trattoria in the Union Market district next month (300 Morse Street NE). Founder Francesco Amodeo turns to his Amalfi Coast roots with whitebait fritters dipped in almond pesto, house-made rabbit pasta with thyme, and Campania's favorite dessert (eggplants, candied fruits, almonds, and chocolate). Seafood flown in from Italy, Japan, and beyond will be dry-aged on-site, and dishes are prepared with olive oil and sea salt in lieu of butter. Mixologist and Barmini alum Alex Pisi plans to make a spiked edition of Italy's rocketship popsicle on an edible licorice stick. The 32-seat dining room, framed with old photos of Amodeo's fisherman uncle at work, is joined by an even-bigger alfresco situation out front. Meet Frederick's new 7th sister Downtown Frederick, Maryland's Ordinary Hen closed on Saturday, May 17, and the historic mansion site already has a new name and menu (228 North Market). Under the direction of chef Christian Blouin, formerly of Firestone's, and new ownership, 7th Sister plans to celebrate the mid-Atlantic legacy of the Houck sisters, who built the mansion in the heart of Frederick. Dishes include oysters dressed in blackberry mignonette and seared crab cakes flanked with whole grain mustard. Reservations go live on Thursday, May 29. Jake's Tavern grows up Shaw's six-year-old neighborhood destination known for its drafts, burgers, wings, sports, and secret back patio outfitted with a boat is ready to expand up top. Per an announcement on social media, its long-awaited second floor with a TBA name plans to 'open soon' for private events, DJs, and game-day watch parties. Sign up for our newsletter.
Japan Today
15-05-2025
- Business
- Japan Today
Webinar: How to buy a home in Tokyo as a foreigner
Learn how to buy a home in Tokyo, including the purchase process, financing options, and market trends. The webinar will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 noon (Japan Standard Time) on June 14. Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities in the world for expats and lifestyle buyers seeking a vibrant, enriching place to call home. The city has an unparalleled reputation for safety, cleanliness and efficiency, while blending ultramodern convenience with deep-rooted tradition. It is no surprise that in the last few years, there has been very strong interest among foreigners wanting to buy a home in Japan's capital. In many respects, the process of buying property in Japan is similar to other markets, but it is not recommended that foreign buyers try to navigate their home purchase without the help of a local, bilingual agent who can help purchasers understand the unique requirements, opportunities and possible pitfalls. Topics Dovetail, a Tokyo-based bilingual real estate agency, would like to invite anyone interested in learning more about Japanese real estate for an insightful webinar on the following topics: Mortgage options by visa, current interest rates, and future prospects Introduction to pair loans, including for LGBT couples Explanation of escrow services, which are not common in Japan but important for foreign investors Real estate situation in the hot area 'Chuo-ku, Tokyo's 23 wards' and prospects for redevelopment, etc. Purchasing your own home, including various taxes cost breakdown Recent trends in the Tokyo real estate market and future prospects Precautions foreigners should take now when purchasing a home in Tokyo Dovetail Inc Dovetail is a new and fast-growing brokerage located in central Tokyo. Their team includes a bilingual agent with five years experience in brokerage as well as staff experienced in housing support services for foreigners. Their staff can guide foreign buyers through the purchase journey, from initial fact-finding and needs analysis to explaining cultural nuances, tax rules and all the minutiae involved in purchasing a property as a foreigner. As their name suggests, the Dovetail team prides itself on streamlining and harmonizing the purchase process, with the goal of making your home buying journey as seamless as possible. Join them for this installment of their popular series of webinars on how to buy a home in Japan as a foreigner! LINC Inc LINC Inc. is a Tokyo-based bilingual real estate consulting company that provides specialized property consultation services in English and Japanese for buyers, sellers and investors. Their team has many years of experience working with foreign buyers and sellers in the greater Tokyo area. When Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m. (Japan Standard Time) Speakers / Team Yasuhiro Kitagawa / CEO: Dovetail Inc. Yasuhiro leads Dovetail offering bilingual real estate brokerage services enhanced by technology and Gakken Group. Through Dovetail, he aims to help people build structure in their lives, unlocking greater possibilities. With a focus on innovation and connection, he strives to make real estate transitions seamless and impactful. Shinichi Kawamura / CEO: LINC Inc. After years of managerial experience at one of the world's leading homebuilders in Japan, he received an MBA while working overseas. He specializes in providing consultation services in the real estate industry by partnering with professionals such lawyers, accountants, architects, and designers, etc. to find optimal solutions for clients. Yukihiro Takenaga / Licensed Real Estate Agent: Dovetail Inc. Yukihiro is a licensed real estate agent with over five years of experience in both property sales and rentals. In his current role, he specializes in assisting clients — especially international residents — with finding their dream home in the Tokyo area. Before joining Dovetail, Yukihiro held a team leader position at a leading real estate company, where he developed a strong foundation in property consultation and customer service. Register Attendance is free but you must register in order to attend. Please click the link below then fill in the registration form. Zoom will send you an email with a link to the webinar, so please be sure to fill in your email address correctly. The webinar will not include a Q&A session, but if you have any questions, please reply to the email with the webinar link to set up an online individual meeting. Sign up here. © Japan Today
Japan Today
14-05-2025
- Business
- Japan Today
How to buy a home in Tokyo as a foreigner
Learn how to buy a home in Tokyo, including the purchase process, financing options, and market trends. The webinar will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 noon (Japan Standard Time) on June 14. Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities in the world for expats and lifestyle buyers seeking a vibrant, enriching place to call home. The city has an unparalleled reputation for safety, cleanliness and efficiency, while blending ultramodern convenience with deep-rooted tradition. It is no surprise that in the last few years, there has been very strong interest among foreigners wanting to buy a home in Japan's capital. In many respects, the process of buying property in Japan is similar to other markets, but it is not recommended that foreign buyers try to navigate their home purchase without the help of a local, bilingual agent who can help purchasers understand the unique requirements, opportunities and possible pitfalls. Topics Dovetail, a Tokyo-based bilingual real estate agency, would like to invite anyone interested in learning more about Japanese real estate for an insightful webinar on the following topics: Mortgage options by visa, current interest rates, and future prospects Introduction to pair loans, including for LGBT couples Explanation of escrow services, which are not common in Japan but important for foreign investors Real estate situation in the hot area 'Chuo-ku, Tokyo's 23 wards' and prospects for redevelopment, etc. Purchasing your own home, including various taxes cost breakdown Recent trends in the Tokyo real estate market and future prospects Precautions foreigners should take now when purchasing a home in Tokyo Dovetail Inc Dovetail is a new and fast-growing brokerage located in central Tokyo. Their team includes a bilingual agent with five years experience in brokerage as well as staff experienced in housing support services for foreigners. Their staff can guide foreign buyers through the purchase journey, from initial fact-finding and needs analysis to explaining cultural nuances, tax rules and all the minutiae involved in purchasing a property as a foreigner. As their name suggests, the Dovetail team prides itself on streamlining and harmonizing the purchase process, with the goal of making your home buying journey as seamless as possible. Join them for this installment of their popular series of webinars on how to buy a home in Japan as a foreigner! LINC Inc LINC Inc. is a Tokyo-based bilingual real estate consulting company that provides specialized property consultation services in English and Japanese for buyers, sellers and investors. Their team has many years of experience working with foreign buyers and sellers in the greater Tokyo area. When Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m. (Japan Standard Time) Speakers / Team Yasuhiro Kitagawa / CEO: Dovetail Inc. Yasuhiro leads Dovetail offering bilingual real estate brokerage services enhanced by technology and Gakken Group. Through Dovetail, he aims to help people build structure in their lives, unlocking greater possibilities. With a focus on innovation and connection, he strives to make real estate transitions seamless and impactful. Shinichi Kawamura / CEO: [LINC I]( After years of managerial experience at one of the world's leading homebuilders in Japan, he received an MBA while working overseas. He specializes in providing consultation services in the real estate industry by partnering with professionals such lawyers, accountants, architects, and designers, etc. to find optimal solutions for clients. Yukihiro Takenaga / Licensed Real Estate Agent Company: Dovetail Inc. Yukihiro is a licensed real estate agent with over five years of experience in both property sales and rentals. In his current role, he specializes in assisting clients — especially international residents — with finding their dream home in the Tokyo area. Before joining Dovetail, Yukihiro held a team leader position at a leading real estate company, where he developed a strong foundation in property consultation and customer service. Register Attendance is free but you must register in order to attend. Please click the link below then fill in the registration form. Zoom will send you an email with a link to the webinar, so please be sure to fill in your email address correctly. The webinar will not include a Q&A session, but if you have any questions, please reply to the email with the webinar link to set up an online individual meeting. Sign up here. © Japan Today
