Buying a House in Japan
AkiyaMart ProductionsWe’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 | 133 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessEntrepreneurshipInvesting | |||
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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 vi... more
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, ho... more
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 ... more
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 rea... more
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- 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 Podcasts5Hank G 1980
United States4 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 Podcasts5Jobbsy
Australia6 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 Podcasts4amiblamiUnited States8 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 Podcasts5CrockydofilusUnited Statesa year 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 Podcasts5LuoZhuLiUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #128 | Australia/Business/Entrepreneurship |
Apple Podcasts | #65 |  Hong Kong/Business/Entrepreneurship |
Apple Podcasts | #148 |  Japan/Business/Entrepreneurship |
Apple Podcasts | #189 |  New Zealand/Business/Entrepreneurship |
Apple Podcasts | #203 |  Denmark/Business/Entrepreneurship |
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Two friends document their journey buying and renovating affordable properties in Japan, with a focus on practical steps for foreign buyers, local bureaucracy, and hands-on experiences. Episodes feature real estate pros, fellow expats, and experts discussing visas, licensing, property taxes, insurance, and operational challenges for short-term rentals. The show blends actionable advice with personal anecdotes and occasional humor, often promoting their AkiyaMart services and tools to help listeners evaluate listings, manage properties, and navigate Japan's real estate market. A noteworthy aspect is the recurring involvement of a broad network of guests—agents, consultants, and service providers—giving listeners a comprehensive, ground-level... more
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Recent guests on Buying a House in Japan include:
1. Carlos Gutierrez
2. Tomoa Ishihara
3. Erik Buhrow
4. Ryosuke Takamoto
5. Cathy Stockermans
6. Ron Stockermans
7. Danny Wilson
8. Hideo Niimi
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