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Buying a $3500 House Series: We're Buying this Akiya for $3.5K!
Take and Joey dive into their latest adventure: purchasing a $3,500 akiya in Kitakyushu, Japan. They discuss the process of securing this bargain property, the challenges they anticipate, and the pot…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Dear Diary Series: The Struggles of Banking in Japan: A Foreigner's Journey
In this episode, Joey and Take dive into the challenges of setting up and managing a business bank account in Japan as foreigners. They share their frustrating experiences with Japanese banking techn…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Dear Diary Series: USD/Yen Price Fluctuations, Economic Shifts and the Yen Carry
Description: In this episode, Joey and Take discuss the recent fluctuations in the yen and their impact on Japan's real estate market. Joey, with a master's degree in macroeconomics from Cambridge, e…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
AkiyaMart Preferred Agent Interview: Real Estate Insights with Kendall Bharath
In this episode, Joey and Take interview Kendall Bharath, a preferred agent with AkiyaMart based in Hokkaido. Kendall shares his experiences living in Japan for over a decade and provides a deep dive…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Dear Diary Series: Rapid Fire Questions with Joey
Join Joey and Take as they share their experiences settling into their new home in the Tokyo suburbs. They talk about dealing with the sweltering summer heat, the quirks of their 1970s house, and the…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
AkiyaMart Direct Agent Interview: Insider Tips from Agent Yoshi Chatani
In this episode of the "Buying a House in Japan" podcast, hosts Take and Joey interview Yoshi Chatani, a successful real estate agent in Japan. Yoshi shares his journey from a rock music lover to a r…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
AkiyaMart Direct Agent Interview Series: Betting on Japan's Real Estate Future w/ Ryo Takemoto
In this episode, we welcome Ryo Takemoto, one of AkiyaMart’s dedicated real estate agents. Ryo shares his experiences from growing up in Osaka to working with international clients in Japan’s real es…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Tokyo Base Camp Series: Embracing Tama – Our First Week in Japan
Take and Joey recap their first week at Tama Base Camp, appreciating Tama's spacious environment and the convenience of having a car. They recount their unpleasant stay at Fuchu Urban Hotel and a liv…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Tokyo Base Camp Series: Day 1 in the New House
In Episode 34, "From Keys to Comfort - Our Tokyo Base Camp Adventure," we dive into the thrill of getting the keys to our new home in Tama City, Tokyo! Join us as we explore the highs and lows of mov…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Tokyo Base Camp Series: Finalizing the Tokyo Purchase + Move-In Plans
In this episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, Take and Joey discuss the exciting milestone of closing on their new house in Tokyo. Despite Joey feeling under the weather, he shares his enth…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago