A Traditional Akiya in a Japanese Countryside Town - For $29K

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  • @shumatsuopost
    @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว +13

    FREE GUIDE: How to Buy an Akiya as a Foreigner: stan.store/shumatsuopost
    Would you buy a house like this in Japan?

    • @Asian_Connection
      @Asian_Connection 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have recently come back from Osaka. You have convinced me to move to Japan. Great place to live. Your body cam is amazingly steady. What is the setup?

    • @seckora
      @seckora 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just downloaded your guide! We have been tossing the idea recently. We love seeing videos like this!

    • @picsi-software
      @picsi-software 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would!

  • @nazart7830
    @nazart7830 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'm a farmer over here in America, I would totally change my crops for japanese rice any day, and in that house, dream come true dude

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome. It's still available! :)

  • @georgefaulk2528
    @georgefaulk2528 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is close to Misawa AB, where I spent 5 years. Only problem is the winter mouths. Lots and lots of snow.

  • @TenYen4796
    @TenYen4796 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This type of house is perfect for me and I'm sure there are others, but first come first served. Is it still available? 😊

  • @mrbbkk
    @mrbbkk ปีที่แล้ว

    Some locations are more susceptible to earthquakes, tsunamis or typhoons Choose carefully

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, it's important to keep that in mind.

    • @rsmith02
      @rsmith02 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Inland and northern Ichinoseki isn't particularly vulnerable to any of these.

  • @mrbbkk
    @mrbbkk ปีที่แล้ว +38

    3 or 4 months a year in the Japanese countryside is so medicinal; clean air, no traffic delicious food, no crime, polite, considerate, courteous people Prefer this over any big city

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The countryside is truly a breath of fresh air!

    • @ashleyspitzer6672
      @ashleyspitzer6672 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@shumatsuopost
      I wouldn't mind living in this beautiful Akiya house. Especially in the country side of it. We have a saying from the country side and like it that way. Living in the country side in Japan would be a new experience for me. Wouldn't mind living there now.

    • @inggermanydeutschland3808
      @inggermanydeutschland3808 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      90 days maximum/ time is the normal visa free

  • @briancossey4773
    @briancossey4773 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Have been in love with the Japanese culture since I was 10 years old. From the age of 18 (actually 17 if you count my year in delayed enlistment program), I served 10 years in the U.S. military. Lost sight of the dream of Japan while being eaten alive by the decline of western society/U.S. culture.
    Have regained sense of self and the hunger for the peace that is quietly present in Japan. Am hoping that although I am gaijin, would be able to find peace in Japan; love the language, love the culture, love the history. Owning a traditional-style home/akiya in Japan, one with the type of view you have, would be heaven on earth to me!

  • @chrisd9488
    @chrisd9488 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    SHU this is perfect! More content like this please! I would absolutely live there. That is the type of property I am looking for. I want to be in the country, reasonable trip from a major city, well developed roads and large enough that I can host a bed and breakfast when my family isnt staying there. I have a daughter majoring in Japanese and going to study abroad next year before graduation. She wants to live in Japan for at least two years. Buying a place in the next year is ideal bc that gives us time to removate.

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's awesome! I can assure you that videos like these will keep on coming!

  • @TheSylverBaLou
    @TheSylverBaLou ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would never leave there, awesome for a small self-sustaining aquaponic farm in the big part of the house and the rest for traditional farming, that place is beautiful!

  • @debbiecurtis4021
    @debbiecurtis4021 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im looking for an Akiya like that to make an Air bnb. Id specialise in hosting people wanting to do cycling holidays. Id also make it an art centre.

  • @sithasok1616
    @sithasok1616 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good morning I'm really interesting to buy akiya house in Japan for our vacation and retirement, can you help?

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      To make sure we are a good fit for what you're looking for, could you fill out this form? forms.gle/EDnCddVHHU6c1rBV8

  • @May-tato
    @May-tato ปีที่แล้ว +2

    家の中見たかったです😂
    在米ですが、日本の空き家探しています。
    また情報お願いします。

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      空き家バンクに電話をしたのですが、自分が行った日に内覧をすることができませんでした。ぜひご連絡ください:)
      forms.gle/bpqCZ2Dd8H8My17j6

    • @May-tato
      @May-tato ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shumatsuopost 様
      ありがとうございます😭

  • @thims1961
    @thims1961 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm following a few TH-cam Channels covering life in Japan by Canadians & they look to be enjoying them selves. Of course Pancakes the Star & you can see why I'm biased.
    I've also viewed a couple of great Movie's about Legendary Japanese POW Rider's Shin Biyajima & Atsushi Gomyo
    Now is your family traveling to Hokkaido, Nagano or Sapporo??

  • @TheBillaro
    @TheBillaro 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    29 000 + purchase Tax? + land tax? + house valuation tax?

  • @danmangahas5787
    @danmangahas5787 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Shu, im going to Japan and I am exploring akiyas, would you be able to help me?

  • @trackman2300
    @trackman2300 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am man who been isolated because I don't have a car I want to live close to shops are there any akieq in Tokyo?

  • @ChePennyDK
    @ChePennyDK หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would, but Japanese work culture scares me

  • @ESTHERFerrancullo
    @ESTHERFerrancullo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes i ❤❤ to live in rural japan its so much beautiful

  • @HitomiNee
    @HitomiNee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i live about 40mins away from ichinoseki, but its alittle too rural for my taste...and im living in the countryside too! lol.

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's alright, everyone should choose based on their own preference.

  • @ESTHERFerrancullo
    @ESTHERFerrancullo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    4:44 its a very beautiful scenery, i ❤❤ this

  • @jesuscastro8690
    @jesuscastro8690 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you busy all the best akiya homes?

  • @julioalvarez4481
    @julioalvarez4481 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing this! You killed it on your run, definitely worth it to be able to film those amazing views and nice house! Were you able to see it from the inside?

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I called the akiya bank but they couldn't schedule a showing when I was there.

    • @julioalvarez4481
      @julioalvarez4481 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shumatsuopost ahh gotcha, maybe next time!

  • @Darnell
    @Darnell ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the info! I will definitely look up this prefecture for more Akiya houses! I am so looking forward to visiting Japan 🇯🇵 next month!

  • @FleshEatingBeagle
    @FleshEatingBeagle 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh wow that’s gorgeous

  • @ronnaldaman7079
    @ronnaldaman7079 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It looks amazing. It would be good to have more details about the house itself, especially inside. I would possibly move to live there in a heartbeat. But there are many questions about residence visas for foreigners oe even how long stays are permitted for otherwise.

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I called the akiya bank that handles this property but couldn't manage to schedule a walkthrough on the day I went there.
      RE: visas - I did a whole video on that - Here you go! th-cam.com/video/1q0RCnOjUUU/w-d-xo.html

    • @ronnaldaman7079
      @ronnaldaman7079 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shumatsuopost Thank you! - Meanwhile, a friend who lived in Japan several years has suggested these houses are quite cold, with their thin walls. No a deal breaker but interesting.

    • @rsmith02
      @rsmith02 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ronnaldaman7079 That can be addressed when you do the renovation.

  • @mjmikaelson
    @mjmikaelson ปีที่แล้ว

    I would live in that part of Japan, however I may need a bicycle or scooter. 😊

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว

      That would really help on travelling!

  • @mukeshvig174
    @mukeshvig174 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍👍👍

  • @tems6
    @tems6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't care about investments, I want a house and a peaceful place for my future family, I am Mexican after all

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว

      If that's the case, something like this might be great for you :0

  • @debbiecurtis4021
    @debbiecurtis4021 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Id buy it

  • @fabiola925
    @fabiola925 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I could do live there during the summers. Akiya’s make great summer or second homes.

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว

      They could be because of how affordable they are!

  • @crashbandit4391
    @crashbandit4391 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i would buy that house in a heartbeat

  • @TT3TT3
    @TT3TT3 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes!

  • @mysterioanonymous3206
    @mysterioanonymous3206 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    no... for anyone who needs a job to make a living this is a no go. and anyone who doesn't need a job probably has the funds to live somewhere else... moreover, you have to be really dedicated to make your life there. Speak Japanese and all that and even then you may never be part of the community which btw, is probably quite a bit older. I'd say there's a reason no one wants to live there. Here in the West or in the big Cities people fantasize about owning property and I get it, but there's other compromises that most people aren't ready for. Just speaking practically.
    Nice video though.

    • @rsmith02
      @rsmith02 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The reason people don't want to live there is that the main occupation is farming and it's hard and not very profitable. So the younger generations have left.

    • @mysterioanonymous3206
      @mysterioanonymous3206 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rsmith02 I understand that, as I said in my first sentence.

  • @jonathansakura
    @jonathansakura 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    おはよう👋😃☀️
    What part of Florida do you live in?

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I live in Japan :) I just own a house in FL.

    • @jonathansakura
      @jonathansakura 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @shumatsuopost what city in Florida if you don't mind me asking
      I live in Florida as well jusy moved back for a short time to see family and friends after living in asia for 4 years

  • @garyrobert1971
    @garyrobert1971 ปีที่แล้ว

    You also need to consider the snow, lots of snow.

  • @johnbeech9221
    @johnbeech9221 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So nice 😊

  • @halfpint0902
    @halfpint0902 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I had the money, I would buy it in a heartbeat.

  • @wisikahn
    @wisikahn ปีที่แล้ว

    I am sold...

  • @Siouxnami
    @Siouxnami ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish

  • @RichardSiow-y3j
    @RichardSiow-y3j 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting Shu san. I live in Singapore and am very interested to live in Japan. Following your very interesting informational videos. Thank you very much.

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching!

  • @johnswafford865
    @johnswafford865 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes, I would love it!

  • @minakamalmkmk
    @minakamalmkmk ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot for your videos
    You have mentioned in one of your videos the best prefectures which offer good fund for Akiya renovation🎉 and encouraging people to move there.
    I can’t find this video can you tell me which video it is?

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, definitely! It's the "Japan's 10 CHEAPEST Places to Buy a New Home in 2023" one.

  • @be4rs418
    @be4rs418 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saving up currently, looking for the right location. seems like such a nice peaceful way to live.

  • @sakabatanuki9744
    @sakabatanuki9744 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would, I used to live in Yokohama, Kasumigaoka area went to school at Ippon matsu shogakoo.

  • @nakamura62
    @nakamura62 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just returned back to USA from a trip to visit ancestor areas. I’m waiting for certain area properties to pop up.

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sure they will in the future! Thanks for watching!

  • @markdowell100
    @markdowell100 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great content buddy, very informative.

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you think so!

  • @VirtualHorizonz
    @VirtualHorizonz ปีที่แล้ว

    Bit cold up there for me.

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's important to choose based on your own preference.

  • @steffenmuhlpfordt3230
    @steffenmuhlpfordt3230 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Shu, I have a carpentry shop in Germany. We are proud of the craftsmanship here, but it is still becoming increasingly difficult to find a craftsman. if you buy an akiya in japan, how hard will it be to find the craftsmen to restore it?
    Especially in the rural regions. Could you maybe make a video about it? I would also write you an email but I don't dare yet. I have so many question

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your comment - it's definitely more difficult to find one in rural Japan. Making a video about it - I'll keep that topic in mind 👌

    • @rsmith02
      @rsmith02 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This region was famous for its carpenters though how many remain is a question.

  • @saintmichiel
    @saintmichiel ปีที่แล้ว

    Why is 29000$ a low price? the average 1% on earth makes 32000$ gross before taxes, to save or to take a loan for 29K is a lot

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In comparison to other similar homes in Japan, $29K is considered cheap. Sorry, my channel isn't for everyone in the world.

    • @rsmith02
      @rsmith02 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      New homes in Japan can easily go from $200-500,000 USD and those are smaller than this one with no land.

  • @CupCakes168
    @CupCakes168 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! What a beautiful place to live 🥹💗

  • @trailrunningexperience496
    @trailrunningexperience496 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice - looked a great run too.

  • @mjmikaelson
    @mjmikaelson ปีที่แล้ว

    5:40
    Wow 🤩
    That place is huge!

  • @snowrider9
    @snowrider9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to live in a place like that

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว

      There are many of these houses all over Japan :)

  • @donaldmacdonald4901
    @donaldmacdonald4901 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for advice to help people buy such properties. 😊

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching the video!

    • @donaldmacdonald4901
      @donaldmacdonald4901 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shumatsuopost ありがとうございます、今浅草に住んでいるけどいつか空き家購入したいと思います。おかげさまで買い方を学んでいます👍🏻. Thanks again.

  • @robindong3802
    @robindong3802 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow, what a good price.

  • @tauhidulnabil47
    @tauhidulnabil47 ปีที่แล้ว

    that thumbnail 💀

  • @sonicase
    @sonicase ปีที่แล้ว

    nice one

  • @yescivic
    @yescivic ปีที่แล้ว

    yes, it's safe.

  • @nz1200
    @nz1200 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @user-tk7lf3kr5c
    @user-tk7lf3kr5c ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you get internet there?

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, the whole time I was there, I had very good internet connection 👌🏽

  • @pematsensang4988
    @pematsensang4988 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to buy a house countryside near Kyoto. Northern side bit over snowy to me.

    • @shumatsuopost
      @shumatsuopost  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, there are a ton of these in Kyoto.

  • @seamedbykatja
    @seamedbykatja ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes - if it was accessible by public transport. 👍☺️