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Buying a House in Japan

Buying a House in Japan

AkiyaMart Productions · Mokomoko Productions

148 episodesEN

Show overview

Buying a House in Japan has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 148 episodes. That works out to roughly 90 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 26 min and 45 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 35 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 52 episodes published. Published by Mokomoko Productions.

Episodes
148
Running
2023–2026 · 3y
Median length
34 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

We’re Joey & Take - two friends who dreamed of owning a cheap home in Japan. So we bought one...and then five more!Dreaming of owning property in Japan? We cover everything you need to know and more. Highlights include: Pros and cons of purchasing in Japan The complexities of Japan’s real estate market Challenges for foreign buyers Interviews with locals, expats, and experts All the mistakes we’ve made (so you can avoid them!)Find your Japanese dream home: www.akiya-mart.comSerious about buying? Let’s chat! https://www.akiya-mart.com/how-to-buy/Take a video tour of our Beppu Akiya: https://youtu.be/M7Hb6ENxm_0Take a video tour of our Tokyo Akiya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ils4PSA8kqgTake video tour of our Nagasaki Akiya:https://youtu.be/Snd_KXz7VBwDrop us a line! [email protected]

Latest Episodes

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The Reality of Owning a House in Japan: Trash Schedules, DIY Upgrades, & AkiyaLife | Ep. 146

Aug 21, 202621 min

The Hidden Headaches of Buying a House in Japan (And How We're Fixing Them) | Ep. 145

Aug 14, 202641 min

Japan’s Airbnb Crackdown: What Every Foreign Buyer Needs to Know in 2026 | Ep. 144

Aug 13, 202649 min

Japan’s Airbnb Crackdown: What Every Foreign Buyer Needs to Know in 2026

Aug 7, 202649 min

Is Shikoku Japan's Most Underrated Place to Live? A Local Take | Ep. 143

Jul 31, 202636 min

What City Hall in Japan Is Really Like (From Someone Who Worked There) | Ep 142

Jul 29, 202649 min

Off-Market Akiya Deals: How Erik Found 4 Homes in Niigata | Ep 141

Jul 17, 202637 min

Two Years Owning in Japan: Tama Base Camp Update | Ep 140

Jul 10, 202639 min

Why This Hawaii Family Bought a Second Home in Japan

Jul 3, 202646 min

Handling Inheritance on Your Japanese House ft. Ryan Kubozono

Jun 26, 202632 min

AkiyaMart is Rebranding. Here's Why We're Excited About It.

Jun 19, 202630 min

Making the Search Process Simpler With AkiyaMart v4

Jun 12, 202624 min

Answering Your Top 10 Japan Home Buying Questions

Jun 5, 202650 min

What's Next for AkiyaMart + Spring 2026 Recap

May 29, 202624 min

Linda's Journey from Europe to Western Tokyo

May 22, 202631 min

Kristian's Journey from Melbourne Real Estate to Fukuoka Language School

May 15, 202632 min

Making Your Way in Fukuoka, ft. Carlos Gutierrez

May 8, 202642 min

Why Aren't Akiya More Attractive to Japanese Buyers? ft. Tomoa Ishihara

May 1, 202635 min

Dear Diary Series: We finished work on Jissoji Lux

Apr 24, 202645 min

How Joey Qualified for the Highly Skilled Professional Visa

Apr 17, 202658 min