# AkiyaMart Direct Agent Interview: Aya Yamaguchi

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Podcast: [Buying a House in Japan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/buying-a-house-in-japan-6670744)
Published: 2026-01-16T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week, Take and Joey sit down with AkiyaMart Direct Agent Aya Yamaguchi. Aya joins the team at Tama Base Camp to share her insights on the complexities of purchasing properties in Japan atouches on her personal experiences working with over 600 foregin. buyers in Japan. Aya shares her straightforward approach to advising clients and offers valuable tips for those looking to buy a house in Japan. Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com [https://akiya-mart.com/]. 00:45 Welcome to the Podcast 00:59 Meet Ayana Yamaguchi 05:06 Challenges in Real Estate Transactions 09:01 Older Homes vs. Newer Homes 15:51 Yakuza Clauses in Real Estate 19:08 Guarantor Companies in Japan 21:55 Popular Areas for Foreign Buyers 27:26 Challenges and Future of Japanese Real Estate 31:55 Conclusion and Contact Information

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