Podcast Episodes

2025 Wrapped: What We Missed, What We Got Right, & What's Next

Episode 112

Welcome to the last episode of 2025! This week, Joey and Take reflect on their predictions from one year ago and share their hopes for 2026. Turns out some things worked out as predicted  but not exa…

Published on 11 hours ago

Finishing the Japan Speedrun at Kochi Airport

Episode 111

After 3 weeks, several ferries, and a lot driving all over Japan, from Niigata to southern Shikoku, Take and Joey sit down to recap their journey. This time, they're coming to you from the parking lo…

Published on 1 week ago

Erik's Moving to Japan!

This week, friend of the show and AkiyaMart Direct Consultant Erik drops by  to discuss his upcoming relocation to Niigata! The group covers Erik's process and the challenges of moving to Japan. Plus…

Published on 2 weeks ago

San Diego Meets Shikoku at this Tosashimizu Seaside Hideaway

Episode 109

Take and Joey are coming to you this week from Tosashimizu in Shikoku, where they visited perhaps the most unique akiya they've ever seen: An American-Japanese hybrid style house surrounded by dense …

Published on 3 weeks ago

Dear Diary Series: Surfing Kaifu and Discussing Japan's Changing Policy Landscape

Episode 108

This week, Take and Joey are coming to you from Shikoku after hopping a ferry from Tokyo down to Tokushima. This time around, they cover all the recent news in Japan, from bears to the new Prime Mini…

Published on 4 weeks ago

AkiyaMart Direct Buyers Club: Jon's Kitakaruizawa Forest Retreat

Episode 107

This week, Take is flying solo but he's in good company! Jon, an early AMD client, shares his story of going from akiya-curious to successfully purchasing a vacation home for his family in Kitakaruiz…

Published on 1 month ago

Dear Diary Series: Myoko, One Year Later

Episode 106

On this episode, recorded live from their home in Myoko, Take and Joey reflect on the past year in the life of the property. They discuss the challenges, half-chances, and eventual new life for this …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Building Community and a Tiny House Revolution ft. Mitch from Ikigai Collective

Episode 105

This week, we're joined by Mitch, the founder of Ikigai Collective, a company specializing in building luxury tiny homes. Mitch shares his journey of moving to Japan, his passion for building, and ho…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tama Coin Laundry Series: First Visit, ft. AkiyaMart's Japan Representative Director Ryan

Episode 104

Coming to you from Tama Base Camp, Joey and Take welcome special guest Ryan, the representative director of AkiyaMart in Japan, to talk about what's going on with the laundromat purchase in Tama. The…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

AkiyaMart Direct Buyer's Club: Ken & Lan's Osaka Udon Shop

Episode 103

Ken and Lan join Take and Joey to share their fascinating story of purchasing a unique house in Osaka, originally an udon shop. They dive into the challenges and emotional rollercoaster of the buying…

Published on 2 months ago