Erik Buhrow: From Minnesota to Japan, From Customer to AkiyaMart Direct Consultant

On the heels of joining the AkiyaMart Direct team, Erik Buhrow recounts his journey back to Japan, the red flags he sees in people trying to do the same, the gentle politeness of Japanese people versus the strange gatekeeping behavior of foreigners, and perhaps most importantly—how to get a car (or at least drive one)!00:00 Introduction / Erik’s origin story03:27 The lifestyle & cost of living in Japan05:44 How Erik convinced his wife to move09:15 All about Erik’s house in Japan13:25 Things to consider when looking for a Japanese home14:43 Erik’s renovation work and working with contractors19:39 Japanese hardware stores20:48 The politeness of Japanese people & the rude gatekeeping of foreigners22:37 FAQs & misconceptions Erik hears in his consultations27:04 Red flags in Erik’s consultations28:57 Erik’s new venture: Helping foreigners buy cars36:42 What would you do differently?

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