When it comes to Akiya, many look for a diamond in the rough—and Matt Guy's new home proves they exist. In this episode, Matt discusses how he found his property, the shifting market in Myoko, and the key things that must align for you to secure your dream home.

00:09 Introduction

02:14 Why Myoko?

03:10 Myoko snow: Like no other

04:44 Soon-to-be neighbors!

06:45 The shifting market in Myoko

08:07 Restaurants in Myoko

10:40 How locals feel

12:19 Matt's new property

13:35 Snowy Japan: A foreigner's bubble

16:36 Matt's property: Price & condition

21:21 Finding the property

26:01 Advice for buying in Myoko

Check out Matt's new property: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSYRyN89erw

Finding an $18K Diamond in the Rough (featuring Matt Guy)

Introduction and Special Guest Appearance

Matt's Journey and Property Ownership in Japan

Lifestyle Choices: Mountains vs. Tokyo

Experiencing Extreme Snowfall in Myoko

Real Estate Trends and Community in Myoko

Business Opportunities and Cultural Revivals in Myoko

New Property Acquisition and Features

Community-focused Buying Process

Advice for Property Seekers in Myoko

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!)

Find your Japanese dream home: www.akiya-mart.com [https://www.akiya-mart.com/]

Serious about buying? Let’s chat! https://www.akiya-mart.com/buy [http://www.akiya-mart.com/how-to-buy/]

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

Drop us a line! contact@akiya-mart.com

Buying a House in Japan