Podcast Episodes

Running a Japanese Business: Struggles, Successes, and Plans for 2025

Episode 72

Take and Joey first launched AkiyaMart in early 2023. Now with over a year of experience under their belt, they discuss their top 8 priorities for the year, including website improvements, native lis…

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Dear Diary Series: Southern Japan - Island Vibes, Empty Hotels, and Protective Locals

Episode 71

In this episode, Take and Joey reflect on their journeys around southern Japan, including Nagasaki, Kagoshima, and Yakushima. Between nearly missing a ferry ride and getting accosted in a seaside ons…

Published on 9 months ago

Who Should Buy a Japanese Home? (featuring AkiyaHub's Shu Matsuo Post & Brett Lee)

Episode 70

As a high schooler, Shu Matsuo left Japan for the United States with no desire to return. Today, Shu and his business partner Brett Lee are “all in” on Japan. In this episode, Shu and Brett share the…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

The Rise and Fall of Contractor Sato-San (featuring Fumi the Fixer)

In this episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, the hosts welcome their friend Fumi, who has been crucial in managing their Beppu hot spring rental project. They discuss the various challenge…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dear Diary Series: Tonkatsu Inflation, Japan's Ferry System & Earning $0 from 5 Akiyas

In this episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, hosts Joey and Take celebrate their move into their new Jisoji Lux Chill Lounge. They discuss the impact of inflation in Japan, sharing persona…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Predictions on Sato-san & Beppu Renovation Progress

In this episode of the 'Buying a House in Japan' podcast, hosts discuss their recent activities and ongoing efforts to complete their home in Beppu with their elusive contractor, 'Sato san.' They rec…

Published on 10 months ago

Utilities, Digitized Mail, and Tax Representation Services with John Cross of Mailmate

Navigating Property Purchases and Utilities in Japan with Mailmate

Link to MailMate: https://mailmate.jp/

In this episode of the 'Buying a House in Japan' podcast, host Take welcomes John Cross, the fo…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

AkiyaMart Direct Buyers' Club - Dean's 13 Year Dream of Buying in Japan

Dean shares his experiences buying a house in Japan, highlighting the affordability compared to the U.S., the process of finding and purchasing the property, and the renovations needed. He also discu…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Dear Diary Series: Trump Impacts, Samurai Compound, Artificial Intelligence

The podcast discusses AI's role in starting modern businesses, emphasizing the importance of personal branding and long-form content for customer trust. The hosts welcome back Joey, who recovered fro…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

AkiyaMart Direct Buyer's Club: Rob & Naomi reconnect with their Okayama roots

Joey and Take welcome guests Rob and Naomi, who share their journey of buying a house in Okayama, Japan. As third-generation Japanese Americans, they discuss their quest to reconnect with estranged f…

Published on 11 months ago