Akiya Renovation Update | Costs & Timeline Apr 06, 2024

I bought an abandoned house in Japan.

And I recently completed the renovation of it.

In this video, I'm going to share the cost and timeline of the purchase and renovation process of my akiya.

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Meet the Owner of Japan's Top-Rated Airbnb Mar 27, 2024

Meet Hillary Hewins. She owns Japan's top-rated Airbnb in Izu.

In my latest interview, Hillary shares what it took to transform an older Japanese home into one of the most beautiful guest houses in t...

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Akiya Vlog: Empty House Tour in Kamiooka, Yokohama Mar 23, 2024

I went to visit another abandoned house in Japan.

This one has a beautiful view of the city of Yokohama.

And it's within walking distance to one of the major stations in Kanagawa Prefecture.

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Foreigner's Guide: How This Californian Bought a House in Tokyo Mar 17, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it takes to actually buy a house in Japan as a foreigner?

If so, this video is for you.

Ruben, a California native, recently purchased a great deal in Japan.

And he's go...

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Japan Empty House Tours: Kamakura + Zushi Mar 13, 2024

If you ever wanted to own an affordable house in a popular area in Japan.

This video is for you.

I went to visit 5 cheap houses in the cities of Kamakura and Zushi.

Find out which one you would rat...

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Akiya Vlog: Japanese Empty Houses in Yokohama Mar 10, 2024

I went to see two more abandoned houses in Yokohama.

They are in Hodogaya-Ku.

One is a terraced house and the other is a traditional Japanese one.

Which one would you pick?

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Abandoned House Near Yokohama Chinatown Mar 04, 2024

Do Japanese abandoned houses exist in the heart of a major city?

I went to visit an akiya near Yokohama Chinatown the day after it hit the market.

It was at an incredible price - so what's the catch...

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Japanese Abandoned House Renovation Feb 28, 2024

If you’re wondering what it takes to renovate an abandoned house in Japan.

This video is for you.

I visited a recently renovated akiya to show you the difference between the before and the after.

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Akiya Vlog: Abandoned House Near the Ocean Feb 24, 2024

I went to visit two abandoned house in Japan.

These are in Yokosuka.

One is close to the U.S. Naval Base and the other is very close to the beach.

Would you buy either of them? If so, which one wou...

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Akiya Vlog: Abandoned House in Japan with a View Feb 19, 2024

I went to visit another abandoned house in Japan.

This one is only 25 minutes to Yokohama Station, door to door.

It also comes with a car park and a beautiful city view.

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Akiya Vlog: Abandoned House Tour in Yokohama Feb 15, 2024

I went to visit another abandoned house in Japan.

This one is in Midori-Ku, Yokohama.

It has a car parking space and a view from the second floor.

But there is a catch.

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Akiya Vlog: Abandoned House Near Shin-Yokohama Feb 11, 2024

When opportunity presents itself... you jump on it.

This off-market akiya deal is one of those rare opportunities.

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