Erik Buhrow: From Minnesota to Japan, From Customer to AkiyaMart Direct Consultant

On the heels of joining the AkiyaMart Direct team, Erik Buhrow recounts his journey back to Japan, the red flags he sees in people trying to do the same, the gentle politeness of Japanese people versus the strange gatekeeping behavior of foreigners, and perhaps most importantly—how to get a car (or at least drive one)!

00:00 Introduction / Erik’s origin story

03:27 The lifestyle & cost of living in Japan

05:44 How Erik convinced his wife to move

09:15 All about Erik’s house in Japan

13:25 Things to consider when looking for a Japanese home

14:43 Erik’s renovation work and working with contractors

19:39 Japanese hardware stores

20:48 The politeness of Japanese people & the rude gatekeeping of foreigners

22:37 FAQs & misconceptions Erik hears in his consultations

27:04 Red flags in Erik’s consultations

28:57 Erik’s new venture: Helping foreigners buy cars

36:42 What would you do differently?