{"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":"Two Years Owning in Japan: Tama Base Camp Update | Ep 140","slug":"two-years-owning-in-japan-tama-base-camp-update-ep-140","published_at":"2026-07-10T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buying-a-house-in-japan-6670744/two-years-owning-in-japan-tama-base-camp-update-ep-140","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buying-a-house-in-japan-6670744","url":"https://zencastr.com/z/I9StT3wL","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bcd7521306ca94642292091b570b067a6b5744b8c50d4ff639d038fe4a2b3f72/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhMWYyODE2ZS02MzViLTRiOTItYTJmMC02NDQ0YTg4NGE4YzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwODA0OWRlOS1jN2EwLTQ0MjMtYjczMy03NDA2Mzg5MjkzZGQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWZjZDM1YzI5NWEwMmRlYzczYjg0OTgiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8wODA0OWRlOS1jN2EwLTQ0MjMtYjczMy03NDA2Mzg5MjkzZGQvZXBpc29kZXMvYTFmMjgxNmUtNjM1Yi00YjkyLWEyZjAtNjQ0NGE4ODRhOGM3L2U5ZDA3MDE5LTg0NDAtNDM1Yy1hNWNhLTUxMjUwMDBkN2JmZC5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"It's been two years since Take and Joey bought their akiya in Tama, and this episode is a full walkthrough of everything that's changed. From a brand new cold plunge to an unexpected termite discovery under the floor, the guys break down every upgrade, what it cost, and what they'd do differently. What You'll Learn How they threw their first big party at the property, including neighbor etiquette and gift giving norms in Japan. Why they installed a cold plunge before a sauna, and what it actually cost compared to buying one in the US. The e-bike upgrade that changed how they get around their rural Tokyo neighborhood. New rules around e-bike helmets and sidewalk riding that could affect your permanent residency application. Why they finally found termites in the house and what the treatment process looks like in Japan. Their plan for insulation and double-glazed windows, including expected costs and government subsidies. A practical trash storage tip every akiya owner needs to keep the crows out. How meal delivery services have changed their eating habits on renovation trips. Key Takeaways Renovating a house in Japan is a slow, ongoing process. Take and Joey talk honestly about what it took to move from \"camping in an empty house\" to a place that feels finished, and why rushing the process usually backfires. They also share real numbers on cold plunge installation, insulation costs, and termite treatment, so you know what to budget for if you're considering a similar property. Resources Mentioned Their real estate listing site for browsing Japanese homes Clean Keeper outdoor storage container (trash solution) Panasonic e-bikes (used market) Connect With Us Have questions about buying a house in Japan? Send an email to the address in our show description, or find us on I…","meta_description":"It's been two years since Take and Joey bought their akiya in Tama, and this episode is a full walkthrough of everything that's changed. 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