Buying a House in Japan
Episodes
Interview with Japanese Real Estate Agent: Kendall Bharath (Japanese Real Estate Agent @ REMAX): Detailed Analysis of Closing Costs + Hokkaido Snow Retreat Property Insights*
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Take and Joey discuss the intricacies of closing costs with Kendall Bharath, a REMAX real estate agent based in Hokkaido, Japan. Kend...
JRE Conference, Tokyo Akiya Hunt, Akiya Construction Update, and Buying a Car in Japan on a Tourist Visa
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Take and Joey start Episode 24 by discussing the Japan Real Estate (JRE) conference (recording link here) that Joey attended in Tokyo. The conference,...
Dear Diary Series: Japan Real Estate Summit Presentation (Video in description)
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Video link: https://youtu.be/6rO1YfMwjN4In preparation for their presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit on April 6th, Joey and Take rehearse the...
Dear Diary Series: JREP Conference, Shizuoka Warehouse Property, & AkiyaMart Research
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JREP Summit Event Description + Tickets: https://nippontradings.com/japan-real-estate-summit-spring-2024/Shizuoka Warehouse: https://akiya-mart-stagin...
Interview w/Rob Arimoto (SHIMAX Legal) - Navigating Japan's Legal Labyrinth: Property, Business, Visa, and more.
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 22 of the "Buying a House in Japan" podcast, hosts Take and Joey sit down with Rob Arimoto from Shimax Legal, offering a wealth of knowledg...
Dear Diary Series - Contractor crisis, AkiyaMart pivot, and our plans to buy in Tokyo
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 21, Take and Joey navigate contractor setbacks, deliberate AkiyaMart's pivot towards a B2B model, and plan for Tokyo property purchases. Th...
Answers to our Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 20 of the "Buying a House in Japan" podcast, Take and Joey, insights and answer the top five frequently asked questions they've encountered...
Interview with our Intermediary (Ziv Nakajima Magen from Nippon Tradings International)
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show notes:-Nippon Trading International's website: https://nippontradings.com/-Ziv's podcast: Japan Real Estate Podcast-Video version of show: https:...
Dear Diary Series: Business Insider Feature, 15%+ net yield condos, renovation updates & more!
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's in This Episode? Big News! They got featured in Business Insider, which brought tons of visitors to their website. A surprise, but a happy one...
Japan Real Estate Podcast interview - Our story + AkiyaMart demo
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a repost of Nippon Tradings International's "Japan Real Estate Podcast" with Ziv Nakajima-Magen.Full Video with DemoNippon Tradings Internatio...
Natural Disasters & Considerations when Buying in Japan
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 16, Take and Joey discuss the importance of considering earthquake resistance when buying property in Japan. They reflect on their experien...
Dear Diary Series: Construction updates, Forming a Japanese Entity, Airbnb/Short-term Rental Registration
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 15 of their podcast, Take and Joey discuss their real estate ventures in Japan. They celebrate purchasing a house in Japan within a year, t...
Why are Houses in Japan SO Cheap?
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the podcast episode "Why are Houses in Japan So Cheap?", hosts Take and Joey explore various factors contributing to the low cost of houses in Japa...
5 things we did wrong, 5 things we did right
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts Take and Joey celebrate surpassing the typical podcast milestone of 12 episodes. They reflect on their recent experiences in Japan, particul...
Disappearing neighbors, construction updates & wrapping up our time in Japan
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Joey and Take discuss their experiences and updates from Japan. They chat about headphones, reflect on Thanksgiving, and share update...
Can we use our 401Ks to buy a property here?
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joey and Take discuss their real estate ventures in Japan, focusing on using self-directed IRAs and 401Ks for property investment. They highlight the ...
Dear Diary Series: "What's our exit plan" + Asking the hard questions
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take and Joey are both jobless at the moment and are trying to figure out how to make some money. They have hired a contractor to renovate the house, ...
Fire in the Neighborhood & Contractor Quote follow-up
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joey & Take share an update on the recent fire that occurred near their house in Beppu, Japan. They discusses their interest in potentially b...
Getting Remodel Quotes in Japan
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take and Joey discuss their experiences with two contractors as they plan renovations on their house in Japan. They provide insights into their i...
Professional Cleaners, Gym memberships, & Laundry in Japan
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take and Joey tackle the post-Fukuoka cleanup after a night out. They share their experience with a cleaning service that helped with a massive amount...
Day 10 Impressions after Buying in Japan
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts, Take and Joey, reflect on their first 10 days living in a cheap abandoned house in Japan. They discuss their experiences and challenges, su...
Dear Diary Series - Master Bathers
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the hosts, Take and Joey, discuss their recent experiences in Japan as they work on renovating an abandoned house. They share their pr...
Dear Diary Series - First impressions of our abandoned house
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Joey and Take discuss their recent move to Beppu, Japan. They initially had a challenging experience upon arrival, finding t...
Dear Diary Series - From Istanbul to Tokyo: Two Buddies, One House
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take and Joey have just landed in Tokyo and are staying with a friend. They discuss their travel experiences, plans for furnishing their new house usi...
The 5 Reasons why NOT to buy in Japan
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts, Take and Joey, discuss the pros and cons of buying a house in Japan. They present five reasons to buy a house in Japa...
The 8 Steps to Buy a House in Japan
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Take and Joey share their experiences and insights into purchasing their property in Japan.Their goal is to help others navigat...