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AkiyaMart Doers and Dreamers: Andrew's Journey to His Coastal Shonan House
Episode 75
Even with thousands of hours of Japanese study and multiple trips to and around the country, Andrew Pierce still believes that for many people, buying a home in Japan is more achievable than it seems. In this episode, Andrew walks through the story of finding and buying his dream home; the setbacks and successes from paying with crypto to getting a refrigerator delivered through his second-story window.
00:00 Introduction / Andrew’s journey to Japan
04:46 Homebuyers who have never been to Japan
06:47 Choosing where to live
15:56 Struggles sending money
18:24 Spending Bitcoin in Japan
21:02 Getting installation help - The refrigerator nightmare!
26:16 Making connections with people
28:40 Planning for your move & setting up utilities
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