{"podcast":{"title":"Buying a House in Japan","slug":"buying-a-house-in-japan-6670744","podcast_index_feed_id":6670744,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting/QyNVYebX.rss","website_url":"https://www.akiya-mart.com/","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/08049de9-c7a0-4423-b733-7406389293dd/e3d25a10-5efe-4641-8d7c-635199d9d669.png","author":"Mokomoko Productions","episode_count":144,"summary":"We’re Joey & Take - two friends who dreamed of owning a cheap home in Japan. So we bought one...and then five more! Dreaming of owning property in Japan? We cover everything you need to know and more. Highlights include: Pros and cons of purchasing in Japan The complexities of Japan’s real estate market Challenges for foreign buyers Interviews with locals, expats, and experts All the mistakes we’ve made (so you can avoid them!) Find your Japanese dream home: www.akiya-mart.com Serious about buying? Let’s chat! https://www.akiya-mart.com/how-to-buy/ Take a video tour of our Beppu Akiya: https://youtu.be/M7Hb6ENxm_0 Take a video tour of our Tokyo Akiya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ils4PSA8kqg Take video tour of our Nagasaki Akiya: https://youtu.be/Snd_KXz7VBw Drop us a line! podcast@akiya-mart.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T20:18:02.599294+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buying-a-house-in-japan-6670744"},"episode":{"title":"Interview with Japanese Real Estate Agent: Kendall Bharath (Japanese Real Estate Agent @ REMAX): Detailed Analysis of Closing Costs + Hokkaido Snow Retreat Property Insights*","slug":"interview-with-japanese-real-estate-agent-kendall-bharath-japanese-real-estate-agent-remax-detailed-analysis-of-closing-costs-hokkaido-snow-retreat-property-insights","published_at":"2024-05-01T03:07:28+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buying-a-house-in-japan-6670744/interview-with-japanese-real-estate-agent-kendall-bharath-japanese-real-estate-agent-remax-detailed-analysis-of-closing-costs-hokkaido-snow-retreat-property-insights","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buying-a-house-in-japan-6670744","url":"https://zencastr.com/z/fbNyN6ph","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d7439bb748a2b642320e8151db95e5ed46eee3bd951b6658c98b622f5fdab567/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMzljNjU5YS1mNTdmLTQ2YzgtODEyZS1iNTdiYTRlNDBhNzMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwODA0OWRlOS1jN2EwLTQ0MjMtYjczMy03NDA2Mzg5MjkzZGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWZjZDM1YzI5NWEwMmRlYzczYjg0OTgiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8wODA0OWRlOS1jN2EwLTQ0MjMtYjczMy03NDA2Mzg5MjkzZGQvZXBpc29kZXMvMDM5YzY1OWEtZjU3Zi00NmM4LTgxMmUtYjU3YmE0ZTQwYTczLzE4NDdjNTY1LTFhYTQtNGQyMi1iZWYyLTc4M2VkY2E5NzlkYS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Take and Joey discuss the intricacies of closing costs with Kendall Bharath, a REMAX real estate agent based in Hokkaido, Japan. Kendall explains the appeal of Hokkaido for its exceptional snow conditions, ideal for skiing and snowboarding, and shares his journey from teaching to real estate. The episode focuses extensively on the specifics of closing costs associated with purchasing property in snowy regions like Hokkaido, emphasizing the challenges and expenses of maintaining properties in areas prone to heavy snowfall. Kendall provides detailed information about broker commissions, registration fees, and property management expenses, particularly for older buildings that require significant upkeep. The discussion also covers practical advice for potential investors considering the Hokkaido real estate market. For more information or to contact Kendall Bharath, reach out via: - **Phone**: 090-2877-2602 - **E-mail**: kendall.bharath@remax-agt.net Interested in a condo similar to the one discussed in the podcast? View the listing here: [ View Condo Listing ](https://www.iri.ne.jp/property/detail.php/b/100348807).","meta_description":"In this episode, Take and Joey discuss the intricacies of closing costs with Kendall Bharath, a REMAX real estate agent based in Hokkaido, Japan. Kendall…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3187,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/buying-a-house-in-japan-6670744/episodes/interview-with-japanese-real-estate-agent-kendall-bharath-japanese-real-estate-agent-remax-detailed-analysis-of-closing-costs-hokkaido-snow-retreat-property-insights/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buying-a-house-in-japan-6670744/interview-with-japanese-real-estate-agent-kendall-bharath-japanese-real-estate-agent-remax-detailed-analysis-of-closing-costs-hokkaido-snow-retreat-property-insights.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}