# 2025 Wrapped: What We Missed, What We Got Right, & What's Next

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Podcast: [Buying a House in Japan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/buying-a-house-in-japan-6670744)
Published: 2025-12-26T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to the last episode of 2025! This week, Joey and Take reflect on their predictions from one year ago and share their hopes for 2026. Turns out some things worked out as predicted but not exactly in the way they thought and other things didn't materialize. However, the team had a great year overall. Their portfolio is starting to take shape. AkiyaMart is growing. The journey continues. Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com [https://akiya-mart.com/]. 01:51 Welcome to Our First Video Podcast 03:49 Property Highlights and Success Stories 08:20 The Nagasaki Flip: A Success Story 12:14 Otaru Property and Future Plans 16:33 Coin Laundry Business Venture 24:59 Market Dynamics and Foreign Interest 29:26 Government Policies and Their Impact 35:05 Hot Property Areas in 2025 39:47 Personal Real Estate Ventures 43:48 Wrapping Up 2025 and Looking Ahead

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