Frequently Asked Questions
Get clarity on how Sakura Shares works, what you own, and how you earn.
Ownership & Structure
Do I really own part of the property?
Yes. Each property is owned by a legal SPV, and your tokens represent beneficial ownership. You earn income and have rights based on your share.
Yes. Each property is owned by a legal SPV, and your tokens represent beneficial ownership. You earn income and have rights based on your share.
What is an SPV?
A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is a legal entity that owns the property. It's structured to protect investors and isolate each property.
A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is a legal entity that owns the property. It's structured to protect investors and isolate each property.
Is this the same as buying real estate directly?
No. It's fractional ownership via tokens, with legal rights to income and value. You don't manage the property yourself.
No. It's fractional ownership via tokens, with legal rights to income and value. You don't manage the property yourself.
Money & Yield
How do I make money?
You earn monthly rental income based on your tokens. If property value rises, token value may increase.
You earn monthly rental income based on your tokens. If property value rises, token value may increase.
How is yield calculated?
Yield = (Net income / Property value) x 100. We show gross and net yield for clarity.
Yield = (Net income / Property value) x 100. We show gross and net yield for clarity.
When do I get paid?
Income is paid monthly to your linked wallet or account.
Income is paid monthly to your linked wallet or account.
Property & Management
Who manages the properties?
Licensed Japanese property managers handle everything: tenants, maintenance, insurance, reporting.
Licensed Japanese property managers handle everything: tenants, maintenance, insurance, reporting.
Can I visit or stay?
Some properties offer perks like free nights or discounts. Details on each listing.
Some properties offer perks like free nights or discounts. Details on each listing.
Can I choose which property to invest in?
Yes. You select properties, tokens, and investment size.
Yes. You select properties, tokens, and investment size.
Compliance & Tax
Do I need to do KYC?
Yes. All investors complete KYC/AML checks before purchase.
Yes. All investors complete KYC/AML checks before purchase.
What about tax?
You receive income/tax statements. Income may be taxable in your country. SPV pays Japanese taxes.
You receive income/tax statements. Income may be taxable in your country. SPV pays Japanese taxes.
Can anyone invest?
We support investors from selected countries. Some regions may have restrictions.
We support investors from selected countries. Some regions may have restrictions.
Buying, Selling & Exiting
How do I buy tokens?
Join waitlist, complete KYC, select property, purchase via platform.
Join waitlist, complete KYC, select property, purchase via platform.
Can I sell my tokens?
Yes. Resale markets are coming soon. You can sell/gift tokens or vote for property sale.
Yes. Resale markets are coming soon. You can sell/gift tokens or vote for property sale.
Is there a lock-in period?
No lock-ins. Sell or exit anytime via approved channels.
No lock-ins. Sell or exit anytime via approved channels.
Platform & Payments
How are tokens stored?
Tokens are held in your XRPL-compatible wallet. We offer wallet options or self-custody.
Tokens are held in your XRPL-compatible wallet. We offer wallet options or self-custody.
What if I lose access?
We have recovery options with identity verification.
We have recovery options with identity verification.
Is this regulated?
Yes. SPVs comply with Japanese law. Platform operates under best practices and disclosure.
Yes. SPVs comply with Japanese law. Platform operates under best practices and disclosure.
Still Have Questions?
Contact our team or download our investor guide.
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