# AkiyaMart Direct Agent Interview: Hideo Niimi

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Podcast: [Buying a House in Japan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/buying-a-house-in-japan-6670744)
Published: 2026-01-30T11:45:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week Joey and Take are joined at Tama Base Camp by AMD Agent Hide. Hide shares his thoughts on the state of buying an akiya, as well as his opinions on what is coming next in the space. The team talks about potential rules around foreigners buying property. and opening businesses in Japan while also giving insights on both how and why these rules may be adopted buy the Japanese government. They also touch on a potential surf house purchase that is currently out of budget, but how the guys might work with the seller to agree upon a compromise solution. Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com [https://akiya-mart.com/]. 01:03 Guest Introduction and Background 03:10 Current Real Estate Climate in Japan 06:31 Government Policies and Market Impact 15:44 Minpaku Business Insights 26:17 Exploring a Surf House in Kaifu 33:13 Rent-to-Own Possibilities 39:31 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects

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