Congratulations on your purchase! You can tell that the previous owner chose high quality construction materials and picked really good furniture for this property. I bought an 100 year old house in Kyoto in late 2022. I have just finished renovation this year. Although the property is quite affordable, the renovation cost turned out to be very high. But I am really happy how it came out. Old Japanese houses are beautiful.
@hatter10_6 Thank you very much! Wow! Congratulations to you as well! You’re correct, owning a traditional Japanese house is nice, but it’s not cheap when repairs or renovations are needed. We’ll definitely need to put some time into DIY. Yeah, we love the house and keep thinking about what we’d like to repair to make it more comfortable whenever we visit.
Thanks a million! We're thrilled about the house and the breathtaking surroundings. Saw you're on a similar journey-exciting stuff! We're looking forward to learning from your experiences and guidance.
Interesting, right? It's used to support the roof eaves during the heavy snow season. Since this is a vacation home, the existing owner has kept it in place through the years.
If I could gain some type of residency or at least be able stay most of a year, I would do this. But , Japan makes this very difficult. Reverse real estate demand is still rare in the developed world.
Absolutely, gaining residency in Japan can be challenging, but recent extensions like the Digital Nomad visa to 6 months offer hope. While I'm still exploring options for a longer stay, this property serves as our gateway to experiencing Japanese culture and achieving our dream retirement. Please stay tuned for more upcoming videos! Thx!
Please tell me how you did it. I've been searching for 18 months and I've gotten no where. I've written emails and made phone calls, I've visited Japan and gone into offices to talk directly to agents. But because I don't speak Japanese I've been rejected. I feel like I'm trying everything I can to show Japan how much I love it there but I still haven't found anyone that would be willing to work with me. Any help or advice would be great. Thanks Tim
Hi Tim, yes, we can feel your pain. It can be tough and hopeless when we can’t speak or read the native language. Have you found the house you like? Which region do you prefer? Have you watched our other videos? In short, agents in Japan usually will help if they know the process and charge around 3-4% with a minimum property cost of around 10M Yen. Alternatively, you can go directly to the seller without the agent fee. It is best to visit the big city offices or big realtors; they will likely have the resources to help you. Let us know which city you picked. Thanks.
Thank you for tuning in to our channel. We're glad you are looking to purchase a house in Japan as well. We've spent many hours searching on various websites such as www.suumo.jp, www.athome.jp, www.akiya-athome.jp, and www.akiyabanks.com, as well as many other local agency realtor sites. We've selected and scheduled visits to 15 properties, and we've finally settled on this one. Please check out our other videos for more details at www.youtube.com/@Nihon-Adventures?sub_confirmation=1. We found this property through akiya-banks.com. We will be interested in your progress. Please update us whenever you have a chance.
Hmm.. it's quite nice from the front. I don't ask about the price because I know it's expensive. A lot of TH-camrs acquired their houses in poorer condition than this & paid a lot. So this house in this almost pristine condition will be costly.
Thanks for your comments and compliments about the house. We're in love with the overall appearance of this property. Inside, it's pristine and charming, though being half a century old, it'll need some TLC. While the price tag may be slightly higher than similar properties (under 100K US), we firmly believe in investing in quality. The concrete construction throughout the entire first floor is a standout feature, especially for a rural area. With remodeling costs high in Japan, opting for a hands-on DIY approach seems logical.
@@Nihon-Adventures I would caution Americans not to think of houses in Japan as investments. That's what they are in America, where housing prices continue to rise, but in Japan houses prices are falling, for two reasons: (1) The overall population of the country is in decline. Just a few years ago it topped out at 128 million. Today it's 125.5 million. The estimate is that the population will be one-third lower in 35 years. This means lots of empty houses. (2) Young people move to the larger cities to seek employment, so rural vacancies grow more rapidly than do urban vacancies. Thus, spending $100,000 on a house in a rural area means that it almost certainly will be worth much less than that in ten or twenty years, since many of the surrounding houses will have been abandoned and will be on the market for next to nothing. When our son bought his "mansion" (condominium) in Yokohama some years ago, he selected it carefully. It was a new structure attached to the train station in a good part of the city (Tama Plaza). His thinking was that if he wanted to sell someday, the property would be attractive to elderly people who would like to live near a station and be able to walk to it without braving the elements. He thought that he probably could recoup his investment. He was pretty sure he wouldn't see the place appreciate in value.
You've absolutely nailed it-the housing market in Japan operates completely differently from that in the US. Thank you very much for your valuable insight. We appreciate you pointing this out. Investing in Japanese houses can be a very risky move, as you've highlighted. To our American friends, please seek professional assistance and develop a detailed plan to ensure you can maximize your return on investment. Relying solely on TH-camrs is not advisable :-). In our case, we are seeking a place for our retirement, and Japan seems to be the best fit based on our travel experiences in various countries. We're excited to share our experiences and adventures throughout this process.
Thank you for your interest! I'm glad you're curious about the house's cost. Stay tuned for our upcoming video release, where we'll delve into all the details, including pricing and renovation costs. But for a sneak peek, I can tell you it's much cheaper than the US market, priced under 100K for the quality you'll receive, making it an ideal retirement spot for us.
Thanks a lot, John! I'm thrilled you liked it! Doing something similar sounds like an amazing plan, and I'm excited for you! Tokyo Llama? Yeah, I stumbled upon his videos during my initial search for information about houses in Japan. He's definitely living the dream!
We’re glad you’re sharing your dream! It’s amazing how dreams spark the journey towards making them real. That’s exactly how our journey began too! You can start the planing process now 😆.
I am an American citizen planning to move to Japan but first I want to rent an apartment before buying a house to make sure the place is close to everything
That sounds very smart, good decision. Experience it first, then make a bigger decision once you're comfortable with the area and environment. In Japan, it's much different than in America. Learn and understand the real estate market, location, whether to choose city life or rural life, and whether you have to work or not. So, as you gain more experience, we hope it will help you make a better decision either to buy or rent a property in Japan. Good luck, and feel free to share with us your experiences.
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Congratulations on your purchase! You can tell that the previous owner chose high quality construction materials and picked really good furniture for this property. I bought an 100 year old house in Kyoto in late 2022. I have just finished renovation this year. Although the property is quite affordable, the renovation cost turned out to be very high. But I am really happy how it came out. Old Japanese houses are beautiful.
@hatter10_6 Thank you very much! Wow! Congratulations to you as well! You’re correct, owning a traditional Japanese house is nice, but it’s not cheap when repairs or renovations are needed. We’ll definitely need to put some time into DIY. Yeah, we love the house and keep thinking about what we’d like to repair to make it more comfortable whenever we visit.
Great looking house and beautiful area! Congratulations on your purchase!
Thanks a million! We're thrilled about the house and the breathtaking surroundings. Saw you're on a similar journey-exciting stuff! We're looking forward to learning from your experiences and guidance.
It looks amazing. All the best on your journey.
Thanks a bunch! Please stay tuned for more videos.
A beautiful house. The previous owner had a distinguished taste.
Thank you! Yes, totally.
What's with the Acrow props holding the edge of the roof at the sides of the house?
Interesting, right? It's used to support the roof eaves during the heavy snow season. Since this is a vacation home, the existing owner has kept it in place through the years.
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If I could gain some type of residency or at least be able stay most of a year, I would do this. But , Japan makes this very difficult. Reverse real estate demand is still rare in the developed world.
Absolutely, gaining residency in Japan can be challenging, but recent extensions like the Digital Nomad visa to 6 months offer hope. While I'm still exploring options for a longer stay, this property serves as our gateway to experiencing Japanese culture and achieving our dream retirement. Please stay tuned for more upcoming videos! Thx!
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Please tell me how you did it. I've been searching for 18 months and I've gotten no where. I've written emails and made phone calls, I've visited
Japan and gone into offices to talk directly to agents. But because I don't speak Japanese I've been rejected. I feel like I'm trying everything I can
to show Japan how much I love it there but I still haven't found anyone that would be willing to work with me. Any help or advice would be great.
Thanks Tim
Hi Tim, yes, we can feel your pain. It can be tough and hopeless when we can’t speak or read the native language. Have you found the house you like? Which region do you prefer? Have you watched our other videos? In short, agents in Japan usually will help if they know the process and charge around 3-4% with a minimum property cost of around 10M Yen. Alternatively, you can go directly to the seller without the agent fee. It is best to visit the big city offices or big realtors; they will likely have the resources to help you. Let us know which city you picked. Thanks.
How did you find this property? I'm looking for something like this now. We will be in Japan in October.
Thank you for tuning in to our channel. We're glad you are looking to purchase a house in Japan as well. We've spent many hours searching on various websites such as www.suumo.jp, www.athome.jp, www.akiya-athome.jp, and www.akiyabanks.com, as well as many other local agency realtor sites. We've selected and scheduled visits to 15 properties, and we've finally settled on this one. Please check out our other videos for more details at www.youtube.com/@Nihon-Adventures?sub_confirmation=1. We found this property through akiya-banks.com. We will be interested in your progress. Please update us whenever you have a chance.
Hmm.. it's quite nice from the front. I don't ask about the price because I know it's expensive. A lot of TH-camrs acquired their houses in poorer condition than this & paid a lot. So this house in this almost pristine condition will be costly.
Thanks for your comments and compliments about the house. We're in love with the overall appearance of this property. Inside, it's pristine and charming, though being half a century old, it'll need some TLC. While the price tag may be slightly higher than similar properties (under 100K US), we firmly believe in investing in quality. The concrete construction throughout the entire first floor is a standout feature, especially for a rural area. With remodeling costs high in Japan, opting for a hands-on DIY approach seems logical.
@@Nihon-Adventures You paid under $100k for this?! Wow.
Yes, that's right! The Japanese real estate market is very favorable for buying a house now, whether for long-term residence or investment.
@@Nihon-Adventures I would caution Americans not to think of houses in Japan as investments. That's what they are in America, where housing prices continue to rise, but in Japan houses prices are falling, for two reasons:
(1) The overall population of the country is in decline. Just a few years ago it topped out at 128 million. Today it's 125.5 million. The estimate is that the population will be one-third lower in 35 years. This means lots of empty houses.
(2) Young people move to the larger cities to seek employment, so rural vacancies grow more rapidly than do urban vacancies. Thus, spending $100,000 on a house in a rural area means that it almost certainly will be worth much less than that in ten or twenty years, since many of the surrounding houses will have been abandoned and will be on the market for next to nothing.
When our son bought his "mansion" (condominium) in Yokohama some years ago, he selected it carefully. It was a new structure attached to the train station in a good part of the city (Tama Plaza). His thinking was that if he wanted to sell someday, the property would be attractive to elderly people who would like to live near a station and be able to walk to it without braving the elements. He thought that he probably could recoup his investment. He was pretty sure he wouldn't see the place appreciate in value.
You've absolutely nailed it-the housing market in Japan operates completely differently from that in the US. Thank you very much for your valuable insight. We appreciate you pointing this out. Investing in Japanese houses can be a very risky move, as you've highlighted. To our American friends, please seek professional assistance and develop a detailed plan to ensure you can maximize your return on investment. Relying solely on TH-camrs is not advisable :-). In our case, we are seeking a place for our retirement, and Japan seems to be the best fit based on our travel experiences in various countries. We're excited to share our experiences and adventures throughout this process.
NIce! Care to share how much you paid for the house and to renovate?
Thank you for your interest! I'm glad you're curious about the house's cost. Stay tuned for our upcoming video release, where we'll delve into all the details, including pricing and renovation costs. But for a sneak peek, I can tell you it's much cheaper than the US market, priced under 100K for the quality you'll receive, making it an ideal retirement spot for us.
Looks great! Will follow with interest..I hope to do something similar in about a year's time..do you follow Tokyo Llama...he is living my dream 😂
Thanks a lot, John! I'm thrilled you liked it! Doing something similar sounds like an amazing plan, and I'm excited for you! Tokyo Llama? Yeah, I stumbled upon his videos during my initial search for information about houses in Japan. He's definitely living the dream!
This is still a dream of mine.
We’re glad you’re sharing your dream! It’s amazing how dreams spark the journey towards making them real. That’s exactly how our journey began too! You can start the planing process now 😆.
I am an American citizen planning to move to Japan but first I want to rent an apartment before buying a house to make sure the place is close to everything
That sounds very smart, good decision. Experience it first, then make a bigger decision once you're comfortable with the area and environment. In Japan, it's much different than in America. Learn and understand the real estate market, location, whether to choose city life or rural life, and whether you have to work or not. So, as you gain more experience, we hope it will help you make a better decision either to buy or rent a property in Japan. Good luck, and feel free to share with us your experiences.
I was quite interested in watching this. But the music was so obtrusive and unbearable I had to switch it off after one minute
Thank you for your feedback! We apologize and will ensure to lower the background music volume or choose something more pleasant for future videos. Your input is appreciated.
Lose the music.
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