{"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":"JRE Conference, Tokyo Akiya Hunt, Akiya Construction Update, and Buying a Car in Japan on a Tourist Visa","slug":"jre-conference-tokyo-akiya-hunt-akiya-construction-update-and-buying-a-car-in-japan-on-a-tourist-visa","published_at":"2024-04-25T01:09:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buying-a-house-in-japan-6670744/jre-conference-tokyo-akiya-hunt-akiya-construction-update-and-buying-a-car-in-japan-on-a-tourist-visa","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buying-a-house-in-japan-6670744","url":"https://zencastr.com/z/6uAEOint","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1bade20f76e394101a80e60d10629a9f66515335e6c963c0dcb84f39d3bd6ac7/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0ZmYwZmYyZC02M2ZmLTRkNjMtOGFlYi1lMjQzOGVjZDkyZjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwODA0OWRlOS1jN2EwLTQ0MjMtYjczMy03NDA2Mzg5MjkzZGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWZjZDM1YzI5NWEwMmRlYzczYjg0OTgiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8wODA0OWRlOS1jN2EwLTQ0MjMtYjczMy03NDA2Mzg5MjkzZGQvZXBpc29kZXMvNGZmMGZmMmQtNjNmZi00ZDYzLThhZWItZTI0MzhlY2Q5MmY0LzhhMjhlYjY4LTZiNjQtNGQxNC04MDlkLThjYWU2MWRkZTYwMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"Take and Joey start Episode 24 by discussing the Japan Real Estate (JRE) conference ( recording link here ) that Joey attended in Tokyo. The conference, organized by Nippon Tradings International (NTI), covered key topics for foreigners interested in the Japanese real estate market, including low mortgage rates, navigating Japanese property laws, and tips for investing in rural Japan. Joey shared his experience giving a talk at the event, where he highlighted some of his personal insights and data-driven advice on real estate trends in Japan. The conversation then shifts to an update on the renovation progress at their akiya (abandoned house) in Beppu. They discuss new plumbing, kitchen upgrades, and plans for insulation. Additionally, they talk about the installation of a Hori Kotatsu, a traditional sunken table, which is nearing completion. Next, Take and Joey discuss their Tokyo akiya hunt, focusing on a property near International Christian University (ICU) that Joey visited. The house has some roof damage, raising concerns about potential repair costs and the logistics of dealing with neighbors. In the final segment, Joey explains how they managed to buy a car in Japan on a tourist visa. Here are the key steps: 1. **Proof of Residence**: Obtaining a notarized document to prove residence at their house in Beppu. 2. **Shakensho**: Acquiring the vehicle's certificate of registration and compulsory inspection. 3. **Registration Meeting**: A Gyosei Shoushi (administrative scrivener) checks the parking spot and submits the necessary documents to update the registration. 4. **Final Registration**: Receiving the updated Shakensho with Joey's name as the new owner. 5. **Insurance**: Setting up car insurance and understanding additional steps for other drivers. The episode…","meta_description":"Take and Joey start Episode 24 by discussing the Japan Real Estate (JRE) conference ( recording link here ) that Joey attended in Tokyo. 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