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include overgrown gardens that need immediate attention, and house interiors that are mostly complete, except for outdated kitchens and treacherous staircases. They reflect on the progress made so far and outline next steps for achieving a fully polished property.

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

00:43 House Maintenance Priorities

01:31 Garden Overhaul

04:13 Indoor Renovations and Kitchen Talk

07:21 Shower Experience

11:25 Property Investment Insights

13:37 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

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

Hosts' Locations: California and Beppu

Garden and Maintenance Issues

Kitchen and Shower Discussion

Do you think it's possible for someone to self-direct their own 401k and purchase property in Japan?

Buying Property with 401k and IRA

Livability and Community Engagement

Need for Better Storage and Wrap Up

We’re Joey & Take—two friends who dreamed of owning a cheap home in Japan. So we bought one...and then three 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
 * How to identify high-value properties
 * 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!)

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Take a video tour of our Beppu Akiya: https://vimeo.com/878142072

Take a video tour of our Tokyo Akiya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ils4PSA8kqg

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