# Welcome Back to Our House in the Tokyo Suburbs: Tama Base Camp Update

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Podcast: [Buying a House in Japan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/buying-a-house-in-japan-6670744)
Published: 2026-01-02T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1464

## Resource

Happy New Year from Tama Base Camp! This week, Take and Joey discuss the decision to focus on having a more suburban Tokyo retreat vs a more lively, but maybe more draining, HQ in central Tokyo. They highlight the benefits of Tama, including the space, tranquility, and amenities, along with the importance of having a reliable property manager. They also reveal current plans for the future of Tama Base Camp and where their focus is shifting in Japan overall. Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com [https://akiya-mart.com/]. 01:46 Welcome to the Podcast 02:25 Exploring Tama Base Camp 06:02 Unlocking Local Amenities 12:25 Future Plans for Tama Base Camp 22:28 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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