We’re Joey & Take - two friends who dreamed of owning a cheap home in Japan. So we bought one...and then five more! Dreaming of owning property in Japan? We cover everything you need to know and more. Highlights include: Pros and cons of purchasing in Japan The complexities of Japan’s real estate market Challenges for foreign buyers Interviews with locals, expats, and experts All the mistakes we’ve made (so you can avoid them!) Find your Japanese dream home: www.akiya-mart.com Serious about buying? Let’s chat! https://www.akiya-mart.com/how-to-buy/ Take a video tour of our Beppu Akiya: https://youtu.be/M7Hb6ENxm_0 Take a video tour of our Tokyo Akiya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ils4PSA8kqg Take video tour of our Nagasaki Akiya: https://youtu.be/Snd_KXz7VBw Drop us a line! podcast@akiya-mart.com
Is Shikoku Japan's Most Underrated Place to Live? A Local Take | Ep. 143
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This week we welcome Narumi, our newest team member and consultant, for her first appearance on the show. Narumi is Swiss Japanese, grew up in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, and moved to Tokyo two years ago to reconnect with her Japanese heritage and chase what she calls her big city girl dream. She walks us through her path from language school in Kobe to a role at the Swiss Embassy in Japan to a cross border M&A company, and shares what she has learned helping clients navigate buying property in Japan. Key Takeaways Narumi grew up speaking German, English, and French, and started learning Japanese from scratch when she moved to Kobe for language school Full immersion, working at a Japanese company where no one spoke English, made the biggest difference in her fluency Japan's vacant home crisis has a lesser known parallel: small business owners without successors, sometimes giving away entire companies for free Shikoku (Takamatsu, Kochi, Tokushima) came up as an underrated region worth a look, though it is harder to reach and better suited to buyers with some Japan experience already Japanese bureaucracy can be a serious hurdle for foreign residents, including family register requirements that require support from relatives back in Japan Younger generations in both Switzerland and Japan increasingly doubt they will ever be able to afford a home, which is part of why more people are exploring options like Akiya In This Episode Narumi's background, her apprenticeship in Switzerland, and her decision to move to Japan Her JLPT journey, including a near miss on the N2 exam and her upcoming retake Working at the Swiss Embassy and later in cross border M&A, sourcing succession deals between Japanese business owners and international investors The connection between Japan's declining population, its vacant home problem, and its business succession problem Frequently asked questions from consultation clients, including "where should I buy" and "are these prices actually real" A candid conversation about phone anxiety in a second language and tricks for getting simpler Japanese from customer service Recommendations for underrated regions, ferry routes, and Narumi's own dream home picks (Kamakura and Takamatsu) Resources Mentioned Buying a House in Japan's property listing site (linked in show notes) Book a consultation with the team, including Narumi Follow along on Instagram and TikTok for property tips and renovation updates Call to Action If this episode helped you or made you smile, leave us a five star rating. It takes five seconds and helps other listeners find the show. Got a question or a topic you want covered?
What City Hall in Japan Is Really Like (From Someone Who Worked There) | Ep 142
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Sam Hanada, half Japanese and half Kiwi, moved to Japan through the JET Program and spent three years working inside a Japanese city hall before a short, eye-opening stint at a "black kigyo" (exploitative company) sent him looking for something better. Now working with the team on consultations and leading the new Mocha Moko Ambassador affiliate program, Sam shares what daily life in a small Chiba town is really like, how he built deep community ties through a 300-year-old local festival, and practical advice for anyone navigating Japanese bureaucracy or job hunting from scratch. Key Takeaways The JET Program has three distinct tracks (ALT, SEA, CIR) with very different Japanese-language requirements and levels of support "Black kigyo" red flags include vague job descriptions, personal bank accounts used for company funds, and "we're a family" language during interviews Making an effort to integrate is reciprocated in rural Japan — the "unwelcoming countryside" stereotype didn't match Sam's real experience City hall work in Japan deliberately rotates employees between departments every few years to keep them generalists rather than specialists Joining a local matsuri (festival) turned out to be one of the most effective ways to build genuine community connections and even led to freelance work In This Episode Sam's path to Japan: growing up half Japanese in New Zealand, learning the language later in life, and choosing the CIR (Coordinator for International Relations) track of JET What it's actually like working inside a small-town city hall, including the daily "chorei" morning meeting and generational mix of coworkers The population decline reshaping small Japanese towns, and how municipalities merge to preserve city status The full story of the "black kigyo" company Sam quit after one week, and the specific red flags to watch for when job hunting in Japan How Japanese overtime contracts (zangyo) actually work and why "family culture" language in interviews deserves scrutiny● Practical tips for visiting a Japanese city hall: what to bring, the best time of day to go, and how to prepare paperwork in advance How Sam got pulled into his town's 300-year-old dashi (float) festival through a work connection, and why it became a turning point for his sense of belonging Sam's current role running the Mocha Moko Ambassador affiliate program and doing consultations for people navigating countryside Japan Resources Mentioned Book a consultation and you may be paired directly with Sam for guidance on countryside living Learn more about the Mocha Moko Ambassador affiliate program Browse listings on the show's English-friendly property search site Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok for property tips and renovation updates Enjoyed This Episode? Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a five-star rating — it takes five seconds andreally helps the show grow. Have a question about moving to Japan? Send it our way.
Erik, a repeat guest and veteran of the Akiya-buying process, joins the hosts for a July 4th cookout to talk about how he ended up owning four homes in the same small Niigata village. A remodel company owner from Minnesota, Erik shares how he uses his construction background to renovate traditional Japanese homes, why staying in one community unlocks off-market deals, and how gardening and rice-paddy planting have become his fastest path to real integration. Key Takeaways Off-market deals happen when you're embedded in a community, not when you're cold-emailing sellers from afar. Owning multiple homes in the same small area (versus spreading across the country) lets you actually maintain and care for each property. Traditional roofing styles (clay tile vs. thatch vs. metal) vary by region and climate, and understanding them helps with renovation decisions. Gardening and helping neighbors with rice planting are among the fastest ways to build real relationships in a rural Japanese community. "Anti-foreigner sentiment" headlines don't mathc the on-the-ground experience in most rural areas. Neighbors are often grateful when someone renovates an abandoned home. In This Episode Erik's background running a remodel company in Minnesota and how it translates to Japanese home renovation. The story behind his fourth home purchase... A literal walk across the street! Differences between clay tile, thatched, and metal roofing across Japanese regions. Why buying multiple properties in one small area beats spreading purchases across the country. How Erik's plans for a "cultural exchange" stay experience are taking shape, including QR-code guided local activities. A local pizza spot with a Michelin Guide nod and a surprisingly innocent backstory behind its name. Why Niigata deserves more attention: fermentation and miso history, blacksmithing, sake, surfing, and skiing. Erik's first season of vegetable gardening — what worked (basil, potatoes, herbs), what didn't, and how ChatGPT became an unlikely farming advisor. What it's really like to help plant rice with a neighbor's family, and why "planting hell" is a more accurate description than "peaceful hobby". Postwar farmland-size restrictions in Japan and how they shaped today's small-scale farming culture. Practical tips for anyone considering a garden plot after buying a home in the Japanese countryside. Resources Mentioned Book a consultation with the team to start your own Japan home-buying journey Browse listings on the show's English-friendly property search site Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok for property tips and renovation updates Got a question or topic you want us to cover? Drop it in the comments or send us an email using the contact info in this description. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok for property tips and updates. 🏠 Browse 500,000+ English-friendly listings at https://www.akiya-mart.com/ 📧 Questions? Email us at contact@akiya-mart.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for properties, tips, and renovation updates
It's been two years since Take and Joey bought their akiya in Tama, and this episode is a full walkthrough of everything that's changed. From a brand new cold plunge to an unexpected termite discovery under the floor, the guys break down every upgrade, what it cost, and what they'd do differently. What You'll Learn How they threw their first big party at the property, including neighbor etiquette and gift giving norms in Japan. Why they installed a cold plunge before a sauna, and what it actually cost compared to buying one in the US. The e-bike upgrade that changed how they get around their rural Tokyo neighborhood. New rules around e-bike helmets and sidewalk riding that could affect your permanent residency application. Why they finally found termites in the house and what the treatment process looks like in Japan. Their plan for insulation and double-glazed windows, including expected costs and government subsidies. A practical trash storage tip every akiya owner needs to keep the crows out. How meal delivery services have changed their eating habits on renovation trips. Key Takeaways Renovating a house in Japan is a slow, ongoing process. Take and Joey talk honestly about what it took to move from "camping in an empty house" to a place that feels finished, and why rushing the process usually backfires. They also share real numbers on cold plunge installation, insulation costs, and termite treatment, so you know what to budget for if you're considering a similar property. Resources Mentioned Their real estate listing site for browsing Japanese homes Clean Keeper outdoor storage container (trash solution) Panasonic e-bikes (used market) Connect With Us Have questions about buying a house in Japan? Send an email to the address in our show description, or find us on Instagram and TikTok for property tips, home buying updates, and behind the scenes renovation content. If this episode was helpful, leave us a five star rating. It takes five seconds and helps other people find the show. 🏠 Browse 500,000+ English-friendly listings at https://www.akiya-mart.com/ 📧 Questions? Email us at contact@akiya-mart.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for properties, tips, and renovation updates
A Hawaii family buys an oceanfront home in Japan for $16,000 and it has a surf break out front, a bike path, and ski resorts 40 minutes away. This is how they did it. In this episode, host Take Kurosawa sits down with Chris Rose, a former Army veteran, longtime Hawaii resident, and Buying a House in Japan direct program customer, at the Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden on Oahu's east side. Chris shares his full journey: from falling down the Instagram rabbit hole of cheap Japanese homes to closing on a stunning two-story oceanfront property in Itoigawa, Niigata for just ¥2.5 million (~$16,000 USD). What You'll Learn How Chris went from browsing Instagram to owning an oceanfront home in Japan in under two months The one filter trick on the Buying a House in Japan website that helped him find the perfect property the day it was listed Why he passed on a more popular (and pricier) Myoko ski town property The "checklist method" Chris used to evaluate every listing, and the boxes his Itoigawa home checked that nothing else did What it's really like to arrive at your new Japanese home in February with snow on the beach How they set up the house before arriving: Amazon JP deliveries, heaters staged by their coordinator Eric, and a professional deep clean Tips for meeting your Japanese neighbors the right way (hint: bring macadamia nut chocolates from Hawaii) How Chris's son Luke practiced with a Japanese water polo team, including a former Olympian coach, during their trip Why Chris recommends buying in Japan for the right reasons, not just because it's cheap The logistics of getting from Honolulu to a small coastal town in Niigata, and how they're still refining their travel system About Chris Rose Chris Rose is a former U.S. Army veteran and 25-year Hawaii resident who spent two years living in Okinawa while working a government position at Pearl Harbor. A surfer, skier, and homeschooling dad of three, Chris purchased his Japan vacation home through the Buying a House in Japan direct program in late 2025. His property is located in Itoigawa, Niigata; oceanfront, with a 20-mile coastal bike path behind it, a surf break out front, and ski resorts 40 minutes away. Resources & Links Mentioned Buying a House in Japan website: browse 500,000+ English-friendly listings at https://www.akiya-mart.com/ Amazon Japan (amazon.co.jp): for pre-arrival furniture and bedding delivery Hard Off / Book Off: secondhand shops in Japan for gear, surfboards, and more Myoko, Niigata: popular ski town and nearby reference point Joetsu City: the nearest major city to Chris's property, with Shinkansen access Toyama: alternative arrival city with a Costco, ~2 hours from Itoigawa Key Takeaways Set your search filters to "listed within the last day" and check daily, the best properties go fast Write a personal letter with your offer explaining who you are and how you'll use the home as it matters to sellers Budget for a deep professional clean ($500–$1,000) before your first stay, which is worth every yen Bring gifts for neighbors immediately; macadamia nut chocolates from Hawaii were a hit Hawaii residents have a geographic advantage; you're already halfway to Japan Subscribe & Leave a Review If this episode helped or inspired you, please leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, which takes five seconds and makes a huge difference. Share this episode with anyone who's been dreaming about buying in Japan.
This week Take is running solo, joined again by Ryan, head of Japan operations for AkiyaMart and a certified financial planner to walk through how Japanese inheritance tax could apply to foreign-owned property. It's an important but sometimes overlooked conversation when it comes to buying foreign real estate and this conversation can be a good starting point as you plan your Japan home purchase. Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com . First time subscriber? Use promo code V4BABY for $50 off AkiyaMart Pro annual. Want a free 1:1 consult with Take & Joey, recorded as an episode? Apply: https://0oopfg486ij.typeform.com/to/bTKUZmqy Follow us on Instagram and YouTube Questions? Email podcast@akiya-mart.com Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez, Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty.
Three years ago we built a tool so we could buy a cheap house in Japan. Then, we started helping other people buy cheap houses in Japan and soon we were helping folks from all over the world buy their dream home in Japan at any price or condition. For a while now, AkiyaMart has become a platform serving a large variety of homebuyers and we're changing our brand to reflect that. Listen to learn how we got here and what's next for the platform. Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com . First time subscriber? Use promo code V4BABY for $50 off AkiyaMart Pro annual. Want a free 1:1 consult with Take & Joey, recorded as an episode? Apply: https://0oopfg486ij.typeform.com/to/bTKUZmqy Follow us on Instagram and YouTube Questions? Email podcast@akiya-mart.com Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez, Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty.
Buying a house in Japan used to mean combing through sometimes dozens of multiple listings just to get an accurate picture of a property. With AkiyaMart v4, we solved that problem. Let us tell you how we did it. Unlike in the US, where the MLS aggregates property details into singular cohesive listings, Japan's REINS system operates almost like a series of Craigslist ads. We wanted to simplify the home search process for you, so we built our own way to provide aggregate listings with a real-time price history so that you get the full picture right away. Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com . First time subscriber? Use promo code V4BABY for $50 off AkiyaMart Pro annual. Want a free 1:1 consult with Take & Joey, recorded as an episode? Apply: https://0oopfg486ij.typeform.com/to/bTKUZmqy Follow us on Instagram and YouTube Questions? Email podcast@akiya-mart.com Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez, Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty.
This week, Take and Joey run through the ten most frequently asked questions from AkiyaMart consultation calls. After three years and thousands of consultations, they identified your top questions and hope this episode can help you prep for your Japan home buying journey. They cover whether foreigners can buy property in Japan, how the buying process actually works end to end, why loans are not available in almost all cases, what Airbnb zoning looks like and where to check eligibility, how property taxes are assessed, what renovation realistically costs, and why reaching out to a seller's agent before working with a buyer's agent can complicate a deal significantly. Want free 1:1 coaching with Take & Joey, recorded as an episode? Apply: https://0oopfg486ij.typeform.com/to/bTKUZmqy Follow us on Instagram and YouTube ! Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com . Questions? Email podcast@akiya-mart.com Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez, Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty.
This week, Take and Joey break down what's next for AkiyaMart and why they're repositioning toward a broader Japan real estate platform. The most immediate change is that they've decided to stop using the word "akiya." For foreigners it's shorthand for cheap, abandoned homes in Japan. But for many people in Japan, the word carries real cultural and economic weight. For the team, this business has always been about more than just cheap homes. It's about connecting people to Japan, and this choice reflects that vision. This episode also covers three weeks on the road through Tama, Otaru, Fukuoka, and Beppu, the AkiyaMart team gathering, and what two and a half years of building a Japan real estate company from scratch actually looks like. Want free 1:1 coaching with Take & Joey, recorded as an episode? Apply: https://0oopfg486ij.typeform.com/to/bTKUZmqy Follow us on Instagram and YouTube ! Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com . Questions? Email podcast@akiya-mart.com Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez, Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty.
Can a foreign family actually build a life in suburban Japan? Linda moved from Europe to western Tokyo with no Japanese, no prior visit, and a toddler. Ten years later, her daughter is fluent, she knows the whole neighborhood, and they can't imagine leaving. This episode covers moving to Japan with kids, international schools vs. the Japanese public school track, raising a multilingual child in Japan, and what daily life looks like for a foreign family outside central Tokyo. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube ! Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com . Questions? Email podcast@akiya-mart.com Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez, Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty.
Is a year at a Japanese language school your ticket to living in Japan? Kristian is an AkiyaMart consultant and former Melbourne real estate agent who moved to Fukuoka to attend Japanese language school. He joins Take and Joey to walk through the visa process, what a year of daily study actually produces, and tips for those wanting to buy an akiya at the same time. Are you considering moving to Japan to study Japanese? This is the episode for you. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube ! Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com . Questions? Email podcast@akiya-mart.com Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez, Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty.
In this episode, Take and Joey sit down in Fukuoka with Carlos, who recently relocated from Los Angeles on a Business Manager Visa. He breaks down the full process: which visa to apply for, why Fukuoka's immigration bureau is faster than Tokyo, how to find an apartment as a foreigner when 80% of landlords say no, and what the first couple months on the ground actually look like. If you're thinking about moving to Japan, this is the episode for you. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube ! Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com . Questions? Email podcast@akiya-mart.com Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez, Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty.
This week, Take and Joey sit down with Tomoa, a Japanese friend, to answer a question we get all the time: "why didn't a Japanese person buy this akiya first?" Tomoa breaks down how kegare shapes Japanese attitudes toward used homes, why rural properties rarely appeal to Japanese buyers, and what foreign buyers need to understand about owning property responsibly in Japan. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube ! Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com . Questions? Email podcast@akiya-mart.com Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez, Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty.
Take and Joey are wrapping up three years of work on Jissoji Lux, their first-ever akiya in Beppu, Japan's top onsen city, and gearing up for a major launch in Otaru this spring. Both projects represent what it looks like when an akiya renovation reaches the finish line. In this episode, they record from inside Jissoji Lux and walk through what three years of work actually looked like. The house is a two-bedroom property walking distance from Hyotan Onsen, one of Beppu's most well-known bathhouses. Total investment was around $80K. Their Otaru property is a two-unit duplex, currently completing its ryokan license, and targeting a May launch. Otaru, a skier's paradise, is also a huge domestic draw for food tourism. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube ! Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com . Questions? Email podcast@akiya-mart.com Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez., Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Back at Jissoji Lux 00:32 Where It All Started 02:13 Gear Talk and First Beer 04:12 Joey's Solo Otaru Trip 05:29 Why Otaru Works 08:43 The Scallop Story 11:37 Otaru Property and Sale Timeline 13:40 Why Having a Tokyo Base Matters 15:45 Getting Around Japan With an Akiya 18:10 Fukuoka as a Japan Base 19:48 The Van and the Drive to Beppu 20:28 Jissoji Lux Today 22:04 How We'd Grade the Renovation 23:13 Why We're Selling Now 24:15 Beppu Walkability 25:05 Hyotan Onsen 27:17 Onsen Etiquette for Newcomers 28:57 Beppu Travel Tips 30:37 Community Onsen Life 32:36 The Exec Retreat Angle 34:37 Taking Profits on a Project 37:14 How Beppu Started the Business 39:59 Who Should Buy This House 42:46 Farewell to J. Lux
Ever heard of the Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) visa? The HSP is a points-based visa. 70 points to qualify, 80 to accelerate permanent residency. Joey scored 95, built up through two decades of school, career, and two years running a business in Japan. Could HSP be the right visa for your move to Japan? Joey breaks down all you need to know in this episode. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube ! Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com . Questions? Email podcast@akiya-mart.com Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez., Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty.
This week, Joey and Take are joined by Ryan, AkiyaMart's representative director in Japan to talk about Joey's recent move to Ishigaki, and to cover just how hard it can be for a foreigner to rent in Japan. It might be easier just to buy a place after all. Find out why. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube ! Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com . Questions? Email podcast@akiya-mart.com Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez., Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty.
This week, Take and Joey are joined at Tama base camp by Erik, an early AkiyaMart customer and current AkiyaMart Direct Sales Manager, who has purchased three akiya in Japan, including the viral $69 home he is currently rehabbing as a traveler-friendly Snoopy-themed stay. The group covers some of the unwritten rules that lead to headaches during car registration, home buying or renovation, and the realities of navigating daily life in Japan. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube ! Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com . Questions? Email podcast@akiya-mart.com Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez., Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty.
This week, Joey and Take are joined at Tama Base camp by Lukas is an AkiyaMart consultant from Alberta, Canada, currently living in rural Hokkaido In the group covers what people actually need to know before committing to a purchase in Japan: visas, realistic budgeting, property condition, and why visiting your target area before you buy matters more than most people expect. Lukas also shares what daily life in a small rural town with almost no other foreigners actually looks like, and where he is thinking about buying himself. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube ! Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com . Questions? Email podcast@akiya-mart.com Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez., Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty. Chapters: 00:36 Meet Lukas 01:53 Life in Hokkaido 05:10 Visas and Moving Plans 09:42 Content Creator Journey 14:52 Consulting on Akiya 20:03 Japan Frustrations Bureaucracy 22:37 Rural Hokkaido Life 31:00 Gen Z Homeownership Dreams 34:45 Buying Akiya With Partners 39:47 Consultation Prep Tips 40:35 Final Wrap and Outro
This week, Take and Joey are back in Japan, recording from Tama Base Camp, and a lot is happening for the duo this spring: Joey moved to Ishigaki in Okinawa, things are moving with the Tama house, and we've got another Japan speed run through Tokyo, Otaru, Fukuoka, and Beppu, where the guys are finishing up Jissoji Lux to put on the market as a turnkey starter-kit home. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube ! Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com . Questions? Email podcast@akiya-mart.com Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez., Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty. Chapters: 00:40 Podcast Intro And Format 02:16 Tokyo Sprint Plans 06:17 Why Tama Base Camp Works 07:15 Upgrades And Local Support 11:04 Joey Moves To Ishigaki 14:18 Island Life And Taiwan Proximity 17:32 Otaru House Updates 21:19 Jissoji Lux Farewell 24:10 Healthier Japan Routine 26:38 Wrap Up and Upcoming Episodes
