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Buying a House in Japan

AkiyaMart Productions
Japan
Real Estate
Tokyo
Akiyamart
Akiya
Akiya Mart
Beppu
Airbnb
Real Estate Market
Nagasaki
Japanese Real Estate
Renovation
Foreign Buyers
Real Estate Investment
Japan's Real Estate Market
Coin Laundry
Tama City
Japan Real Estate
Japanese Real Estate Market
Hokkaido

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 mistake... more

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Latest Episodes

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 hi... more

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 upgrad... more

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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 veter... more

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 overloo... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Rose
Former government employee; Akihama Direct customer turned homebuyer in Japan
Self/Family
Episode: Why This Hawaii Family Bought a Second Home in Japan
Carlos Gutierrez
Friend of the hosts; videography/content creator, expertise in visa journey and moving to Japan
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Episode: Making Your Way in Fukuoka, ft. Carlos Gutierrez
Tomoa Ishihara
Special guest on site in Beppu, Beppu-based entrepreneur and traveller
Self-described venture projects in Takayama/Hakuba
Episode: Why Aren't Akiya More Attractive to Japanese Buyers? ft. Tomoa Ishihara
Erik Buhrow
Guest; housing rehab expert and AkiyaMart participant
AkiyaMart Direct
Episode: Navigating Japan's Unwritten Rules, ft. Erik Buhrow
Ryosuke Takamoto
Real estate agent, expert in Minpaku/Ryokan licensing and Airbnb setup in Japan
AkiyaMart Direct Program
Episode: Ryo's Advice for Running an Airbnb from Abroad
Cathy Stockermans
Joey's mother, French immersion teacher in Canada
Episode: Cathy & Ron's Leap: Moving Family from Nova Scotia to Shizuoka
Ron Stockermans
Joey's father, NATO/Canadian military background
NATO
Episode: Cathy & Ron's Leap: Moving Family from Nova Scotia to Shizuoka
Danny Wilson
Comedian and host of the Tokyo Super Fun Times Podcast, born in Japan and raised in the U.S.
Tokyo Super Fun Times Podcast
Episode: Danny Wilson's Tokyo Comedy Journey
Hideo Niimi
Licensed realtor and AkiyaMart Direct exclusive agent
AkiyaMart
Episode: AkiyaMart Direct Agent Interview: Hideo Niimi

Hosts

Joey
Host of Buying a House in Japan podcast
Take
Co-host responding and steering the narrative alongside Joey

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 161 ratings
  • Iowan looking at Akiya’s

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hank G 1980
    United States6 months ago
  • Best Japanese property pod around

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jobbsy
    Australia8 months ago
  • Helpful

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    amiblami
    United States10 months ago
  • Binged this in 3 days

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crockydofilus
    United States2 years ago
  • Dreaming of buying property in Japan? Listen to this first.

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LuoZhuLi
    United States2 years ago

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Guests praised for practical insights and candid storytelling.
Some note audio/video formatting could hinder driving listening experience.
Audience appreciates case studies and real-world steps for foreigners buying property in Japan.
Shows appreciation for transparent discussions about cultural and bureaucratic challenges.
Listeners value practical guidance on buying Akiyas and navigating Japanese real estate realistically.

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Answering Your Top 10 Japan Home Buying Questions
Q: Can foreigners even buy property in Japan?
Yes, foreigners can buy property in Japan with the same rights as residents, and visa status does not block ownership.
Answering Your Top 10 Japan Home Buying Questions
Q: Can I get a loan or is this all in cash?
In most cases you cannot obtain a loan for these properties; loans are rare for foreigners unless special residency, employment, or a very specific lender program is involved.
Kristian's Journey from Melbourne Real Estate to Fukuoka Language School
Q: What should Australians consider when thinking about buying an Akiya in Japan?
He notes that buying a property is a lifestyle adventure and requires clear location focus; having a concrete area in mind helps when coordinating with agents, and Australians typically bring a positive, pragmatic attitude to the process.
Kristian's Journey from Melbourne Real Estate to Fukuoka Language School
Q: How stressful was the language school, on a scale of 1 to 10?
He describes the first three months as the most stressful, rating it around a nine, but emphasizes that the experience was also highly growth-oriented and humbling as you fail and learn daily.
Kristian's Journey from Melbourne Real Estate to Fukuoka Language School
Q: What motivated you to move to Japan and enroll in language school?
Kristian explains that language learning in Japan via a language school was the deepest, most meaningful way to experience living there—beyond a short trip—and that he wanted to go beyond superficial exposure, aiming for real fluency and immersion.

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Two friends document their journey buying affordable property in Japan, sharing real-world experiences, practical buying tips, and interviews with guests who navigate cross-border real estate, visas, and local regulations. The show blends hands-on guidance for foreign buyers with candid storytelling, emphasizing actionable takeaways, data-driven insights, and authentic perspectives from experts, neighbors, and entrepreneurs across Japan. Noteworthy is the mix of DIY property ventures, platform-focused updates, and direct involvement with a real estate brand that offers services to foreigners, making it a likely go-to for practical, down-to-earth guidance on Japan's housing market for international buyers and investors.

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Recent guests on Buying a House in Japan include:

1. Chris Rose
2. Carlos Gutierrez
3. Tomoa Ishihara
4. Erik Buhrow
5. Ryosuke Takamoto
6. Cathy Stockermans
7. Ron Stockermans
8. Danny Wilson

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