
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’... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 154 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessInvesting | |||

In this episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, Take sits down with NJ, a San Francisco Bay Area tech worker, gymnastics coach, and pole dance instructor who purchased a pre-renovated condo in Hachioji, Western Tokyo. NJ shares her journey fr... more
Takeru and Joey reach a major milestone on the Buying a House in Japan podcast as they celebrate surpassing 50 episodes. In this episode, they recap all six properties they have purchased across Japan and lay out their plans for their next big focus:... more
In this collaboration episode, the team sits down with Ziv Nakajima Magen, co-founder and COO of Nippon Tradings International (NTI). With 15 years in Japanese real estate, Ziv shares his perspective on shifting market dynamics, anti-foreigner sentim... more
In this episode of Buying a House in Japan, Taker and Joey sit down with Keito Swan, a half-Japanese U.S. native who bought and fully renovated a 50-year-old akiya in Higashikawa, Hokkaido. Keito breaks down the real expenses behind his $180,000 proj... more
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Great information I’ve been traveling to Japan for over 25 years and have been looking at Akiya houses for a few years now that I’ve found the podcast I’ve been binge listening and am so close to buying. They really cover everything from A to Z that is needed when buying a house in Japan. All of the little things that a foreigner would not understand or even consider especially when it comes to utilities and owning a car.
If you want to explore the world of buying Japanese property, this is the podcast for you.
Great guests, great insights and always engaging.
5 stars.
Very helpful for someone like me trying to buy an akiya for the first time! The only reason I’m not giving full stars is because each episode comes through as a video even if there are no visuals. This is totally messing up my ability to listen while driving and using GPS on my phone. Hopefully our tech savvy hosts can fix this soon!
First time I’ve done that and I listen to podcasts 24/7. Well like 14/7 technically. Thanks J&T. Tell us more about yourselves! You both seem like very interesting ppl.
This podcast is a must-listen for anyone considering buying property in Japan and makes it feel possible for even us casual listeners. My partner and I are grateful we can follow Joey and Take’s journey as a blueprint (read: learn from their mistakes lol). They strike a good balance between being fun and informative/honest. I am not a fan of the typical “two dudes talking” podcast genre, and this is not that. Joey and Take actually provide valuable takeaways each episode, catering to listeners’ ... more
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A practical look at buying property in Japan, with a focus on affordable homes (Akiya) and cross-border purchases. Episodes span market dynamics for foreign buyers, visa and residency implications, financing and inheritance considerations, and the evolving branding from AkiyaMart to Mokomoko. Guests range from experienced investors and homeowners to policy and licensing experts, offering on-the-ground tips for navigating utilities, post-purchase support, and local regulations. The show blends personal journeys with actionable guidance, including brand strategy shifts, regulatory updates, and relocation stories, making it valuable for prospective buyers, expats, and real estate professionals exploring Japan's unique market. A standout elemen... more
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Recent guests on Buying a House in Japan include:
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