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PODCAST

Buying a House in Japan

AkiyaMart Productions

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 How to identify high-value properties 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

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44:24

Dear Diary Series: Trump Impacts, Samurai Compound,...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2025/01/31

The podcast discusses AI's role in starting modern businesses, emphasizing the importance of personal branding and long-form content for customer trust. The hosts welcome back Joey, who recovered from a flu, and explore topics like Trump's impact on American immigration trends to Japan, tariffs, rising interest in Japanese real estate, and upcoming off-market deals, including a samurai compound. The conversation also touches on challenges and opportunities in Japanese tech, AI integration in

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32:20

AkiyaMart Direct Buyer's Club: Rob & Naomi reconnect...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2025/01/25

Joey and Take welcome guests Rob and Naomi, who share their journey of buying a house in Okayama, Japan. As third-generation Japanese Americans, they discuss their quest to reconnect with estranged family members and their reasons for choosing Okayama. The couple recounts their experience with the property search, the smooth buying process, and working with agents Ron and Hida. They also talk about neighborhood impressions, future plans, and challenges like finding relatives and learning to navigate

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39:49

Our Akiya Rennovation Learnings - Contractors, Paint,...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2025/01/17

In this episode of the 'Buying a House in Japan' podcast, Joey and Take discuss their experiences with renovating multiple properties in Japan. They highlight the pros and cons of using individual contractors versus larger companies and stress the importance of having a local fixer to manage projects. The hosts reflect on their various renovation projects, focusing on properties in Beppu, Tokyo, Kitakyushu, Myoko, and Nagasaki, sharing lessons learned and practical tips for successfully navigating

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54:32

Akiya Doers and Dreamers Series: Kurt Bell...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2025/01/10

In the inaugural episode of 2025, Kurt Bell, aka @softypapa, shares his journey of retiring and buying a house in Japan. The discussion covers his transition back to Japan, overcoming the challenges of moving pets, and ultimately securing a home in Shizuoka Prefecture, thanks to AkiyaMart. Kurt also delves into the importance of due diligence in both retiring and purchasing property in Japan. He highlights his extensive research and practical considerations, offering invaluable insights for those

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36:31

Merry Xmas, Long-term rental market, Property updates

Buying a House in Japan ·

2024/12/27

In this post-Christmas episode, the hosts discuss cultural Christmas differences, recent property updates, including challenges with their Kitakyushu and Tokyo suburban rentals. They share insights on long-term rental management, cost-effective renovations, and landscaping efforts. Updates on their Myoko snow cabin and predictions for 2025 round out the episode, reflecting on their growth and future plans.00:00 Introduction and Christmas in Japan01:17 Throwing a Party in Tokyo01:55 Updates on Kyushu

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47:13

AkiyaMart Direct Buyers Club: Erik B's First Look...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2024/12/20

In this episode of the 'Buying a House in Japan' podcast, hosts Take and Joey welcome back Erik B, who shares his recent experiences of purchasing and visiting a house in Niigata, Japan. The discussion covers the logistics of transferring money, setting up utilities, dealing with local banking issues, and receiving help from friendly neighbors. Erik also touches on the challenges of obtaining local services, renovating the house, and the peculiarities of the Japanese real estate and car buying

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37:08

BHIJ 2024 Wrapped - A Year of Buying Homes in Japan

Buying a House in Japan ·

2024/12/13

In this episode, Joey and Take recap their journey of buying and managing five properties in Japan over the past year, including their Beppu Hot Springs short term rental, Tokyo Suburb midterm rental, Kitakyushu long term rental, and Myoko Snow Cabin. They also share insights into the challenges and learning experiences such as dealing with contractors, the importance of insulation, and their innovative approach to property investment. Finally, they discuss their plans for the newest acquisition in

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55:11

Visa Paths to Japan: A Conversation with Nick from...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2024/12/06

Japan Remotely Website: https://japanremotely.com/In this episode, Joey and Take return from their podcast break and introduce Nick from Japan Remotely. The discussion focuses on the simplest ways to move to Japan, emphasizing student visas, the JET program, and digital nomad visas. Nick shares his journey to Japan and provides insights into the startup and business manager visas. He explains the steps needed to start a business in Japan, emphasizing the importance of having a solid business plan

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38:46

AkiyaMart Direct Buyers Club: Justin's Journey to...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2024/11/29

Buying a Home in Japan: A Success Story with Justin WongHouse bought: https://www.akiya-mart.com/listing/27492270?currency=usd&is-metric=falseIn this episode of the 'Buying a House in Japan Podcast,' host Take interviews Justin, an early Akiyamart direct customer. Justin shares his experience of purchasing a house in Nara for $30K, highlighting the challenges and surprises of navigating the Japanese property market as a foreigner. They discuss Justin's motivations, the process, and tips for

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25:08

Dear Diary Series: 10 Insights from our 10 day trip...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2024/11/22

In this episode, the hosts wrap up their 10-day content creation spree across Japan and share 10 key insights from their experiences. They discuss their intensive schedule, including meetings with agents, checking out properties, and attending conferences. Key insights include observations about Japan's beauty, opportunities for foreigners, the abundance of empty houses, economic challenges, falling behind technologically, swindling experiences, the convoluted rental market, and opportunities in

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30:57

Construction Updates on our Beppu Akiya (Jissoji Lux)

Buying a House in Japan ·

2024/11/15

In this episode of the 'Buying a House in Japan' podcast, hosts Joey and Take recount their experiences over the past 10 days, highlighting the ongoing renovation of their first Akiya in Beppu, dubbed Jisoji Lux. They discuss the ups and downs of refurbishment, including their interactions with their contractor, Sato san. From initial high hopes to the unexpected challenges—such as communication issues, construction delays, and Sato's personal problems including legal troubles—Joey and Take share

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45:52

Akiya Doers and Dreamers Series: Interview with Maigo...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2024/11/08

Join Mika, Jesse, and their dog Pancake in this episode of the "Buying a House in Japan" podcast as they share their journey from Canada to Japan’s countryside. From converting a traditional Japanese house into a cozy, rustic home, to adjusting to rural life and learning blacksmithing, they open up about the joys and challenges of their new life. Perfect for dreamers, doers, and those curious about alternative lifestyles, this episode is a deep dive into what it takes to build a community and a

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59:24

Akiya Doers and Dreamers Series: Interview with Matt...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2024/11/01

In this episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, recorded live from Niigata's Lyme Hotel, hosts chat with Matt Guy, a Japan travel expert who transitioned from Fremont, California, to Myoko, Japan. Matt shares his journey of purchasing and renovating a $6,000 house, tackling challenges such as winter heating, insulation, and snow maintenance. The discussion delves into practical aspects of Japanese real estate, banking, and community integration. Matt also offers cultural insights, detailing

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49:47

AkiyaMart Direct Agent Interview: Navigating Nagoya's...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2024/10/25

AkiyaMart sits down with Ron and Hide-san, two experts navigating Japan's complex real estate landscape. From starting a business to helping foreigners find homes in Nagoya, they share the ups and downs of real estate investments, their personal journeys from MMA to international business, and why they believe Japan’s hidden properties are treasures waiting to be uncovered.00:15 Introduction and Dream Home Discussion00:34 Meet the Hosts and Special Guests01:23 Journey to Real Estate in Nagoya15:01

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19:59

Episode 50: AkiyaMart Direct Buyers Club – Catherine...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2024/10/19

In this episode of the 'Buying a House in Japan' podcast, hosts Take and Joey converse with Catherine, the first successful customer of the AkiyaMart Direct process, and real estate agent Yoshi Chatani. Catherine discusses her transition from Las Vegas to Tama, Japan, driven by her passion for Sanrio and Hello Kitty. They delve into the home-buying process, tackle challenges like international money transfers via OFX and Wise, and emphasize the significance of patience and property location near

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49:53

Architect's Perspective: Koen Klinkers on Japanese...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2024/10/11

In this episode, hosts Take and Joey talk with Koen Klinkers from Front Office Tokyo about the challenges and practices in Japanese real estate. Koen shares insights on bank limitations for old homes, cultural preferences for new builds, and unique architectural practices in Japan. The discussion covers renovation challenges, insulation issues, and using CLT in construction. Koen also offers advice on contractor management, drawing importance, and communicates his architectural journey and

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22:16

Dear Diary Series: Property updates + NEW off market...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2024/10/02

In this episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, hosts Joey and Take record live from Tama Base Camp in Tokyo, bringing exciting updates on their real estate ventures. They discuss their new house at Tama, successful delivery of items via a Japanese phone number, and an exciting Mikoko ski property acquisition bought for a mere 3,500 USD due to its proximity to a graveyard. They address renovation challenges, such as dealing with an unreliable contractor in their Beppu property renovations,

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46:33

Client Success Story: Eric's Journey: Buying a Dream...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2024/09/28

In this episode of 'Buying a House in Japan,' hosts Joey and Take are joined by Eric Burrow, who shares his experience of purchasing a home in Niigata Prefecture using the Aki Mart Direct program. Discussing the challenges and adventures of buying a property in Japan, Eric's story involves overcoming misconceptions about foreign ownership, navigating the logistics of registering utilities, and arranging cultural traditions like a Shinto blessing. His background in construction and love for Japanese

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35:51

Navigating Japan's Real Estate Landscape with Ziv...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2024/09/22

Get your Japan Real Estate Summit Tickets here: https://summit.realestate.jp/ Ziv's Podcast: Japan Real Estate PodcastNippon Tradings International: https://nippontradings.com/In this episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, hosts Take and Joey welcome back highly requested guest Ziv Nakajima from Nippon Trainings International. They discuss the complexities of purchasing property in Japan, Ziv's personal journey in real estate, and insights into various market trends. The conversation also

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20:39

Buying a $3500 House in Japan: Long-term Rentals,...

Buying a House in Japan ·

2024/09/20

In this episode, Take and Joey share more lessons from their latest investment in a Kyuushu rental property. They discuss long-term rental strategies, renovation insights, and how to navigate Japan’s unique housing market. With tips from their expert deal-finder Keaton, they explore the delicate balance of making savvy investments without breaking the bank. Whether you’re new to Japanese real estate or a seasoned investor, this episode offers practical advice and real-world experiences.00:10

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