Podcast Episodes

AkiyaMart Direct Agent Interview: Meet Robert - The Realities of Renting in Japan as a foreigner

Navigating Japan's Rental Market with Robert.

In this episode of the 'Buying a House in Japan Podcast,' the hosts interview Robert, an AkiyaMart preferred agent, Robert. The conversation delves extens…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Espresso Machines, Japan Elections, Trump Tariffs, Kumano Kodo Trail & New AkiyaMart Features

In this episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, hosts Take and Joey discuss important updates for their growing listener base. They introduce their new subscription service on AkiyaMart, feat…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

A Conversation with Hiro: What You Need to Know About Judicial Scriveners in Japan

In this episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, hosts Joey and Take welcome judicial scrivener Hiro to explain his role in real estate transactions in Japan. Hiro, who has over 26 years of ex…

Published on 5 months ago

9 Things to Have Ready Before Buying an Akiya

In this episode of the Buying A House in Japan Podcast, the team—Erik, Joey, and Take—reunite to discuss critical steps and considerations for purchasing property in Japan. They cover a wide range of…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Dear Diary Series: Traveling Japan with Elderly Parents & Akiya Hunting in Karuizawa

In this episode of the Buying A House in Japan Podcast, Joey and Take reflect on their ongoing journey of purchasing homes in Japan over the past two and a half years. Joey shares his globetrotting a…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Dear Diary Series: Beppu Akiya (Jissoji Lux) progress updates

In this episode of the 'Buying a House in Japan' podcast, the hosts discuss the latest updates on their property renovations. Current challenges include overgrown gardens that need immediate attentio…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dear Diary Series: Otaru Akiya Project + Trip Recap

In this episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, the hosts celebrate their final in-person recording before switching to remote sessions. They reflect on their time together, especially Joey's…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

In the House with Erik: From Saunas to Surf Houses

Exploring Business Ventures and Sauna Culture with Eric

In this episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, the hosts reunite with recurring guest Erick, a licensed contractor in the U.S. who is m…

Published on 6 months ago

AkiyaMart Buyers' Club: Timing the Market (featuring Master Investor Ninh Nguyen)

Episode 84

Japanese real estate investments—especially outside major metropolitan areas—can feel a bit like a crapshoot. But to economics professor Ninh Nguyen, there's a method to the madness.

In this episode, …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Dear Diary Series: This Is What Happens When We Leave!

Episode 83

While celebrating Take's bachelor party in Indonesia, the work never stops. A key part of the AkiyaMart website goes down, and a mysterious series of notes is left inside one of their properties.

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Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago