Shu this episode of watching Brandon tour his new house was inspirational. I like seeing people achieving their dreams and putting in the work to make their vision into a reality. Can't wait for another update and see how this house is going to turn out after Brandon adds his renovations. Keep up the good work Shu!
Congrats Brandon - what a BIG and beautiful place! That woodwork looks stunning. Looking forward to any updates that you may post. Thanks Shu! Good stuff. - Marc
It's a nice house on a large lot (240 tsubo ish). Quite large inside. 53 tsubo ish. Much larger than the average house in Japan. The inside is more impressive than the very standard outside. The ceilings are absolutely amazing in some rooms. Kitchen does need an update. I understand wanting to make some rooms with Flooring. Hopefully he'll decide to leave the rooms he didnt know what to do with as they are. No need for a "projector". Just keep them as clean tatami only rooms that will look nice and clean all the time. He definitely isn't the average akiya buyer. He must have some hefty savings and be earning US dollars. His rent in South Korea was 4x my house loan payments. That used house cost more than an average sized new house in most of Japan. And he wouldn't be paying loan installments. He bought it outright. He's working the "pizza shop" idea to get his business visa but a pizza shop will definitely just be for the visa. His money comes from whatever he does remotely. (I'm not complaining. These are just guesses. Good for him to be anle to do what he is doing).
You got the most beautiful home there. Please do follow up videos on how the home owner continues to develop/refurbish the property. Also what he does to expand his empire of businesses! Wonderful video overall and thank you for bringing us along on your adventures!
It’s an awesome home. All the layouts are incredibly beautiful. High ceilings, balcony, large backyard, spacious bathroom, toilet, and parking space. The only downsize that each entrance to the room built too low for a tall person. If not careful, it can be dangerous. The price is little bit expensive for rural area. Overall. I love it. BTW, I always enjoy watching your show, very much entertaining. Keep it up 👍!!!
Stunning. Lovingly cared for, beautifully crafted. I lived in Japan in 1980 , a 12 month high school exchange ..the most beautiful sophisticated people. I’m semi retiring and will return to Japan , any advice on short term lets - eg 3-6month . Love from New Zealand 🇳🇿
What a fantastic video...this is on my bucket list to possibly live in Japan at some point for at least 6 months out of the year. This was a super inspiring video. Thank you Shu Matsuo san. Arigato gazimas.
Absolutely love this video. Can we see updates on this property once in a while? I would love to find see his remodeling results and if he gets to rent the land next to it.
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A beautiful traditional home . I can really appreciate it 🌹❤️🌹 looks like you have office space and beautiful garden . Could really set up Roots there . Wishing you the best ❤️🌹❤️
It's an incredibly beautiful home just as it is. I personally wouldn't need to change anything about it. If anything, I might consider upgrading the kitchen a bit with a stove and dishwasher, but it's really not even necessary as a single person. It's far too large for me, but he's probably counting on getting married and having children, so a family home will be needed. One thing that I really respect about the family who owned this home originally is that they took such good care of it and handed it over in what appears to be pristine condition. I sincerely wish Brandon so well in his new home and I hope that he will be able to get the business visa that he needs. I'm in the process of coming over to Japan to look at property, but for a single person with an office and maybe a guest room, and I hope to stay for 6 months while I around look at properties in Saitama, the beaches around Chiba, and a few other areas in/around the Greater Tokyo Metropolitan Area.
Would love to know how you were able to fix the wood like that so beautifully. Are there plenty of builders there to pick out the wood, or did you buy it yourself? Plumbers? How long to renovate it? And if you got a loan, how did you? I heard if you’re a foreigner, you may not get a loan.
My wife and I want to do this but the visa situation it’s hard. I thought there might be something in the fact that I’m 3rd gen here in the states but so far it hasn’t amounted to much
nice, and it's pretty big...although the price reflects that...I like how it's modern but still has the traditional look, but are those walls insulated?
You gotta watch out for what you do. What you said would likely limit yourself to only foreign buyers when it comes to selling unless it’s in a great location.
I wonder why he didn’t get a house in Korea. And why he got a house in Japan. Some things are similar in Korea and Japan but most part, they are totally different counties. He mostly talked about his life in Korea in the first 10 minutes or so. Maybe he mentioned why he got a house in Japan but it was too long and I couldn’t watch the whole conversation 😂
The prices are much higher in Korea for what you can get. You’ll have to be further out from the city and the house and land won’t be as big or nice with the same amount of money.
You can fill out one of these forms so I can help you: Akiya Income Generator (for rental properties): forms.gle/7ySUCdpiLVy9mHoy9 Japan Akiya Assist (for vacation homes): forms.gle/1A7FHHJxqHfuuUjh7
Damn that's such a Dream house of mine in Japan. Congrats Dude on the very Cool house. And to Celebrate, run around the house 5 Times at Night in your Underwear shouting BONZAI!!
If I was the owner that sold the property and if was doable, I would've asked to be paid in USD rather than Yen. Maybe 200K in USD and the rest in Yen.
wow that house is huge! I am in Kamakura no, was in Tsuruimi ward last night; how did this guy get a passport; residency is it because he has spent so much time in Korea? The military, or perhaps as he speaks Japanese? signed, tired of France, I have dual nationality USA and French
I love this house, for me the draw back is the wasted open space, he will have to cool and heat that, which is wasted money but you are paying for that money shot❤
Hi, I currently own 4 properties with my husband. we are planning to get divorced in 2025. What ideas or advice could you give me in regards to getting a home (Akiya) move in ready in Osaka, Japan.
Normal families don’t live in these kind of houses in Japan. It’s preeetty expensive. Living here, I can only imagine myself buying something half of this price even though my family has 2 people working full time with decent salaries…
Writing from Uruguay, but very interested in Japanese real estate and Japan, in general. Someone mentioned this house cost $300,000 USD. Is that expensive? You mentioned that a two income home would not be able to afford a house like this, or that it's not for normal families, correct? Who would own a home like this? Your comment was excellent and has me really curious to know more.
Omg! Congratulations! 🎊 That is such a beautiful Akiyaki home. $275k here in the US gets you a shack! 😂 I would love to own an akiyaki home as well. I've been trying to convince my husband for us to move to Japan too!! I have 1 kid, 1 toddler, and a baby. I want them to go to a good school. The education system in the US is getting so bad. Teachers wages/salaries are low, there's not enough fundings for improvements, school lunches sucks! They feed kids nasty unhealthy junk food (pizza, chicken nuggets, hamburgers). There's nothing nutrional about school lunches to help kids develop healthy habits, get enough nutrition for the brain or good health. My son's school food is sweet cereals & juice in the morning, then lunch is either a choice of burger, pizza, garlic cheese bread, or chicken nuggets, and milk or juice. (Like, seriously??) Nothing healthy or nourishing for the brain and body at all. I heard other countries value education more. Like, teachers get paid more, government funds $$$ for improvements. Students gets higher test scores, healthy lunch (real homecook style food!!) You don't see kids/teenagers fighting teachers.
Very strange he bought a house before he got the visa. It sounds like he had an easy time getting getting a visa in Korea. He might get a bit of a shock when he realizes how difficult the visa is to get here. Then he’ll have a house that he doesn’t need and will be difficult to sell.
I really can't stand the smell of Tatami. I would get rid of all the tatamis. I live in Washington state now but used to live in Kawasaki, Tokyo, Osaka, Wakayama and briefly in Saitama.
after watching the previous video and this follow-up, I think Brandon made a good choice. this property is decently sized and more modern built in 1999 and also closer to the train station. very convenient. from the previous video, the 1st property was too big and the 3rd property was extremely far away in the countryside. maybe the only downside of this 2nd property is the price. kinda too high. but this is just my own personal opinion. but regardless. congrats to Brandon! very cool property. HUGE parking space for cars and nice plot of land to start doing decent farming. grow some vegetables.
Shu this episode of watching Brandon tour his new house was inspirational. I like seeing people achieving their dreams and putting in the work to make their vision into a reality. Can't wait for another update and see how this house is going to turn out after Brandon adds his renovations. Keep up the good work Shu!
Love to hear that! Thanks!
Such a beautiful house. I can get a sense it’s been a well-loved house. It’s an actual home.
Thank you for the update Shu.. congrats to Brandon..I thought he would choose house 1. That location was exceptional..
What an incredibly beautiful home and space! I'd love to find something like that some day. It's stunning.
It’s a special place, for sure!
17:52 I GOT CHILLS !!! Gorgeous house. Congratulations!
Congratulations Brandon🎉.
Love the house, especially the ceiling.
It's amazing!
Congrats Brandon - what a BIG and beautiful place! That woodwork looks stunning. Looking forward to any updates that you may post. Thanks Shu! Good stuff. - Marc
I agree! It's a beautiful home!
It's a nice house on a large lot (240 tsubo ish). Quite large inside. 53 tsubo ish. Much larger than the average house in Japan. The inside is more impressive than the very standard outside. The ceilings are absolutely amazing in some rooms. Kitchen does need an update. I understand wanting to make some rooms with Flooring. Hopefully he'll decide to leave the rooms he didnt know what to do with as they are. No need for a "projector". Just keep them as clean tatami only rooms that will look nice and clean all the time.
He definitely isn't the average akiya buyer. He must have some hefty savings and be earning US dollars. His rent in South Korea was 4x my house loan payments. That used house cost more than an average sized new house in most of Japan. And he wouldn't be paying loan installments. He bought it outright.
He's working the "pizza shop" idea to get his business visa but a pizza shop will definitely just be for the visa. His money comes from whatever he does remotely.
(I'm not complaining. These are just guesses. Good for him to be anle to do what he is doing).
I love videos like these they feel so real
You got the most beautiful home there. Please do follow up videos on how the home owner continues to develop/refurbish the property. Also what he does to expand his empire of businesses! Wonderful video overall and thank you for bringing us along on your adventures!
I'll take note of that. Glad you enjoyed the video!
make a sequel!!!
It’s an awesome home. All the layouts are incredibly beautiful. High ceilings, balcony, large backyard, spacious bathroom, toilet, and parking space. The only downsize that each entrance to the room built too low for a tall person. If not careful, it can be dangerous. The price is little bit expensive for rural area. Overall. I love it. BTW, I always enjoy watching your show, very much entertaining. Keep it up 👍!!!
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
What a beautiful home!!!! Congrats!!!
Congratulations!!!
That’s a sweet house! Not much work needs done. Beautiful wood work. Not too bad of a price for it. Congratulations to you🎉🍻
I agree, it's a great house!
Stunning. Lovingly cared for, beautifully crafted. I lived in Japan in 1980 , a 12 month high school exchange ..the most beautiful sophisticated people. I’m semi retiring and will return to Japan , any advice on short term lets - eg 3-6month . Love from New Zealand 🇳🇿
It's got lots of rooms but the rooms are a bit too small. I'd probably knock some of the partition walls down and open up the space.
What a beautiful house! It was built with such love. Congrats!
It really is!
What a fantastic video...this is on my bucket list to possibly live in Japan at some point for at least 6 months out of the year. This was a super inspiring video. Thank you Shu Matsuo san. Arigato gazimas.
It's a great goal! I hope you get to spend some time living in Japan!
Absolutely love this video. Can we see updates on this property once in a while? I would love to find see his remodeling results and if he gets to rent the land next to it.
Wow! What an incredible home and property! Beautiful!!!❤
It really is a special place!
What an absolute perfect home!! And Brandon is awesome, Starcraft!!!! Yup. What websites or groups should I join for following a similar path?
Beautiful….ive been to saitama and omiya. Beautiful area and homes. Be sure to see the international bonsai museum and bonsai nurseries in Omiya. ❤
I agree, it's a beautiful area.
Would love to see a one year later video on this property
That is a beautiful home. You can tell that the house and garden was loved by the owners.
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I remember this guy 😀 🎉🎉Congratulations🎉🎉
He's living my dream! Congratulations!
congrats on your home acquisition Brandon! great content again Shu!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
A beautiful traditional home . I can really appreciate it 🌹❤️🌹 looks like you have office space and beautiful garden . Could really set up Roots there . Wishing you the best ❤️🌹❤️
It's an incredibly beautiful home just as it is. I personally wouldn't need to change anything about it. If anything, I might consider upgrading the kitchen a bit with a stove and dishwasher, but it's really not even necessary as a single person. It's far too large for me, but he's probably counting on getting married and having children, so a family home will be needed.
One thing that I really respect about the family who owned this home originally is that they took such good care of it and handed it over in what appears to be pristine condition. I sincerely wish Brandon so well in his new home and I hope that he will be able to get the business visa that he needs.
I'm in the process of coming over to Japan to look at property, but for a single person with an office and maybe a guest room, and I hope to stay for 6 months while I around look at properties in Saitama, the beaches around Chiba, and a few other areas in/around the Greater Tokyo Metropolitan Area.
Yep, though if you actually buy a home, best thing about that is making it your own.
I missed the previous video, but this is an amazing place!!
It is a special place, for sure!
what a beautiful house..love it
Glad you like it!
What an amazing house!
I LOVE YOUR HOUSE!
For those saying there is too much space, remember he will be setting up his business and planing for a future family! I think it’s perfect!
Beautiful house!
Very cool! Price is very good, I wonder how old the house is?
you could swap out the doors to blend in to the walls more , that might be kind of cool.
What a beauty! Another great sharing, Shu!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful place ❤
It really is!
He has very special experience in Korea than others.
I heard a lot of negative experiences.
Would love to know how you were able to fix the wood like that so beautifully. Are there plenty of builders there to pick out the wood, or did you buy it yourself? Plumbers? How long to renovate it? And if you got a loan, how did you? I heard if you’re a foreigner, you may not get a loan.
EPIC!
I knew that despite the talk of wanting to homestead and grow his own food that he would choose the one with the concrete yard. City slickers.
My wife and I want to do this but the visa situation it’s hard. I thought there might be something in the fact that I’m 3rd gen here in the states but so far it hasn’t amounted to much
Such a beautiful house! Congratulations. How long is your visa for and how do you know it'll be renewed?
I have a Flexispot desk and it's been great!
nice, and it's pretty big...although the price reflects that...I like how it's modern but still has the traditional look, but are those walls insulated?
tatami rooms are really beautiful
The woodwork in that home is amazing. I'm not a fan of tatami personally so if I ever get a place in JPN it will have only one room max with tatami.
You gotta watch out for what you do. What you said would likely limit yourself to only foreign buyers when it comes to selling unless it’s in a great location.
@@Terry-hl4os Why do you think there are so many vacant houses in Japan in rural areas? Most of these properties will not be resalable to anyone. 🤣
Cool, may we have a house like that, that's near to stuff.
How did he find you and how did you help him. What's his job btw?
I would love to have someone do things for me in Japan for one of my ventures!
Beautiful house.
I wonder why he didn’t get a house in Korea. And why he got a house in Japan.
Some things are similar in Korea and Japan but most part, they are totally different counties.
He mostly talked about his life in Korea in the first 10 minutes or so. Maybe he mentioned why he got a house in Japan but it was too long and I couldn’t watch the whole conversation 😂
The prices are much higher in Korea for what you can get. You’ll have to be further out from the city and the house and land won’t be as big or nice with the same amount of money.
Detached houses are rare in Korea, making up just over 20% of the total.
Mother selling a 3 bdrm 2 bath condo in Seattle, about 150 sq m for 600k deal pending
Soooo pretty! I would make the western small room upstairs the study. ❤
That would be a great use of the space!
Brandon congrats for that beautiful house.i have a bussiness idea for you
Beautiful house and property. I would keep as much of it original as possible.
It definitely has a lot of charm!
Maybe this was in a previous video but what kind of visa did he need to be on to purchase a home in Japan?
How much did he pay?
How much did this home cost after all fees?
Hello,
Any way to contact you to talk regarding houses you post here. Thank you
You can fill out one of these forms so I can help you:
Akiya Income Generator (for rental properties): forms.gle/7ySUCdpiLVy9mHoy9
Japan Akiya Assist (for vacation homes): forms.gle/1A7FHHJxqHfuuUjh7
I like your video very much
If you dont mind me asking, how much is this house in Saitama?
43,000,000 JPY = $278K USD
This was an epic of an episode.
My kinda house and my kinda surroundings.
Absolutely amazing.
5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Damn that's such a Dream house of mine in Japan. Congrats Dude on the very Cool house. And to Celebrate, run around the house 5 Times at Night in your Underwear shouting BONZAI!!
If I was the owner that sold the property and if was doable, I would've asked to be paid in USD rather than Yen. Maybe 200K in USD and the rest in Yen.
What a great place to raise children!.
Super nice.🎉🎉🎉
Today is the day!! Hi Brandon. 12 keys House. Kenkan현관이 very impressive.
안녕하세요 축하합니다. ^^ 정말 집이 넓군요...이태원에서 이정도 집이면 대사관 사이즈죠 ㅋㅋㅋ 50억 정도 할듯합니다.
So, what did it finally cost to purchase this home?
Do you only work with people that want to buy in Tokyo area?
congrats
wow that house is huge! I am in Kamakura no, was in Tsuruimi ward last night; how did this guy get a passport; residency is it because he has spent so much time in Korea? The military, or perhaps as he speaks Japanese? signed, tired of France, I have dual nationality USA and French
Is this a DAIWA house? I can see some of their features...
How much was it?
Beautiful home! I'll be his roommate!
how much is this one
I love this house, for me the draw back is the wasted open space, he will have to cool and heat that, which is wasted money but you are paying for that money shot❤
How much did you buy it for ?
43,000,000 JPY = $278K USD
Is there that many people applying that you are not accepting any more? I totally understand.
His friends wife is now his wife. What a friend. 😂
Hi, I currently own 4 properties with my husband. we are planning to get divorced in 2025. What ideas or advice could you give me in regards to getting a home (Akiya) move in ready in Osaka, Japan.
This is a complex question. You probably need to fill out his form and make a formal request to get his advice.
This is what most retirees want. Bigger house more land.
Normal families don’t live in these kind of houses in Japan. It’s preeetty expensive. Living here, I can only imagine myself buying something half of this price even though my family has 2 people working full time with decent salaries…
Writing from Uruguay, but very interested in Japanese real estate and Japan, in general.
Someone mentioned this house cost $300,000 USD. Is that expensive? You mentioned that a two income home would not be able to afford a house like this, or that it's not for normal families, correct?
Who would own a home like this?
Your comment was excellent and has me really curious to know more.
Yeah,we want a video when he is going to buy all the stuff for the house 😅
Imagine $400 for rent…..I live in Singapore…..thats per night😂 Lovely home.
let us go my brandone
I want the same 0.0.
42 mill
@@TerynC-c2f Yep, at the end :)
Omg! Congratulations! 🎊
That is such a beautiful Akiyaki home.
$275k here in the US gets you a shack! 😂
I would love to own an akiyaki home as well. I've been trying to convince my husband for us to move to Japan too!! I have 1 kid, 1 toddler, and a baby. I want them to go to a good school. The education system in the US is getting so bad. Teachers wages/salaries are low, there's not enough fundings for improvements, school lunches sucks! They feed kids nasty unhealthy junk food (pizza, chicken nuggets, hamburgers). There's nothing nutrional about school lunches to help kids develop healthy habits, get enough nutrition for the brain or good health. My son's school food is sweet cereals & juice in the morning, then lunch is either a choice of burger, pizza, garlic cheese bread, or chicken nuggets, and milk or juice. (Like, seriously??) Nothing healthy or nourishing for the brain and body at all.
I heard other countries value education more. Like, teachers get paid more, government funds $$$ for improvements. Students gets higher test scores, healthy lunch (real homecook style food!!)
You don't see kids/teenagers fighting teachers.
I could buy four of these homes for the price of my very average house in San Diego, which was built in the 1950s and nowhere near the ocean.
How much?
What a sensational house 👍😮
He's going to need a crash helmet though 🫤
beautiful but I would be to scary to live there!
Very strange he bought a house before he got the visa. It sounds like he had an easy time getting getting a visa in Korea. He might get a bit of a shock when he realizes how difficult the visa is to get here. Then he’ll have a house that he doesn’t need and will be difficult to sell.
I really can't stand the smell of Tatami. I would get rid of all the tatamis. I live in Washington state now but used to live in Kawasaki, Tokyo, Osaka, Wakayama and briefly in Saitama.
who's the little kid peeking thru the upstairs balusters?
after watching the previous video and this follow-up, I think Brandon made a good choice.
this property is decently sized and more modern built in 1999 and also closer to the train station. very convenient.
from the previous video, the 1st property was too big and the 3rd property was extremely far away in the countryside.
maybe the only downside of this 2nd property is the price. kinda too high. but this is just my own personal opinion.
but regardless. congrats to Brandon!
very cool property. HUGE parking space for cars and nice plot of land to start doing decent farming. grow some vegetables.
It strikes me as a geisha house for rich men to relax on balconies, etc.
Great place! But for a single guy is a bit big? Why not buy something smaller that’s not cheap even in America.