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AkiyaMart Direct Buyers Club: Erik B's First Look Inside His Akiya - Reality Meets Expectation
In this episode of the 'Buying a House in Japan' podcast, hosts Take and Joey welcome back Erik B, who shares his recent experiences of purchasing and visiting a house in Niigata, Japan. The discussion covers the logistics of transferring money, setting up utilities, dealing with local banking issues, and receiving help from friendly neighbors. Erik also touches on the challenges of obtaining local services, renovating the house, and the peculiarities of the Japanese real estate and car buying process, all while highlighting the warmth and support of the local community.
00:00 Introduction and Butterfly Pee
00:29 Welcoming Erik B
01:09 Recap of Previous Episode
01:53 Challenges with Money Transfers
03:30 First Impressions of the House
03:44 Settling into the New Home
08:21 Meeting the Neighbors
11:41 Exploring the Neighborhood
13:57 House Renovation Plans
24:07 Challenges and Hurdles
26:14 Cleaning and Renovating the House
27:01 Beth's Experience in Japan
29:23 Dealing with Leftover Items
31:52 Plans for the Property
33:22 Car Buying Process in Japan
34:34 Setting Up Utilities and Internet
45:36 Final Thoughts and Advice
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