Episode
Buying a Business Series: Tough Luck with the Tama Coin Laundry
- Podcast
- Buying a House in Japan
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- Jan 9, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2924
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Summary
This week, Joey and Take are joined again by Ryan Kubozono, the rep for AkiyaMart in Japan, for another installment in the coin laundry saga. Despite initial optimism and extensive planning, the deal just didn't work out. After months of waiting due to complications with the landlord , they finally heard back and the answer wasn't ideal. The team reflects on the challenges faced, lessons learned, and their strategy moving forward, including the importance of building relationships with intermediaries and possibly exploring other unmanned business opportunities. Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com [https://akiya-mart.com/]. 00:47 Introduction to the Podcast 05:49 The Failed Deal 14:58 The Landlord's Rejection 19:02 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward 28:10 Considering Other Business Ventures 35:31 Building Relationships for Off-Market Deals 39:27 Learning from Setbacks 44:31 Final Thoughts and Future Plans