
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 142 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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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
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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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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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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