10 Biggest Renovation Mistakes in Japan (Don't Make These!)

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Ай бұрын

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@ANTONINJAPAN Ай бұрын

Nakano Japandi House is coming along! Finishing date is aimed for july and we are in the final phase right now.. Lots of hard work but it is looking BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for your support, let me know if you want us to cover something specific! xoxo Anton in Japan

@geraldmcnicholstetreault1148 Ай бұрын

A very interesting episode. As an architect specialized in heritage buildings, gardens and towns, I fully agree with Valery's cliver advices rhat are universally true. I also appreciate your interest for renovating these houses in Japan and the fact you share your experience is remarquable.

@holimoli2023 Ай бұрын

Valerie is very informative...great presentation/episode. Same with the electrician. Great people.

@katyperkins4671 Ай бұрын

Great episode! Loved Valerie's input!! Her work and insights are impressive

@JuanPellat Ай бұрын

Very informative, hope to see her in future videos

@ouagadougou62 7 күн бұрын

I also work with an architect for all my projects. After a few projects you'll understand what the standards are and how to build according to them. It goes without saying that you can't just remove walls and pillars without checking first. In Japan, unlike North America, they don't use roof trusses, the walls support the roof, so removing a wall can compromise the structure. Also, if the house is more than 40 years old, it isn't up to modern earthquake safety standards. Regarding white wood, which is spruce or fir, you can use it but if it's under the floor, you have to treat it with termite and mould resistant product. Hinoki, or cypress, is very much like white wood. Most lumber in Japan is imported from the US or Canada, Douglas fir is a very strong wood. it looks and smells great. It's called Bei matsu, or American pine. So, the trouble with the electrical work, from another video isn't with Tokyo Electric but with your electrician that isn't qualified to upgrade your electrical panel and meter. Windows and insulation are very important, not only do they insulate the walls but they make your house much more quiet. That, you'll notice instantly.

@ANTONINJAPAN 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for your comment! We have a lot in common. Where in Japan are you based? Please send me an email at info@anton.jp, would love to talk more!

@PepperPlaysStuffs Ай бұрын

You're videos have been so very helpful in our research into moving to japan and purchasing Akiya. ありがとございます! あなたのこうぅんをいのります! (I hope I wrote that correctly!)

@was1069 Ай бұрын

I looked at Valerys work aka portfolio, she definitely has a good eye for the open please come in feel at home and relax renovation!!

@FrauWNiemand Ай бұрын

Very informative. I never planned to buy any houses in Japan until I saw that abandoned guesthouse in North Kyoto which was for sale and looked great. So I thought ho would that be to live there and fix that and get in touch with neigbourhood. ANd we also saw many many houses in Tama West that were run down and I couldn't help to think about renovating them, as I always think about when I find a house in Germany in a similar state. And believe me there are extremely many rules in Germany when it comes to renovate houses, especially with "Denkmalschutz" (building preservation and conservation) and this is why I think that every nation has it's rules and restrictions and these presented here were quite similar to my country.

@danielfilimon3000 Ай бұрын

Beautiful Sir Thank you for all your videos

@ANTONINJAPAN Ай бұрын

Thanks to you! What do you want to see next?

@T0getherAlone Ай бұрын

It blows my mind that the plumbing is not very DIY there within the home but I suppose it makes sense with the issues mentioned and also the fact many homes are not detached and the water problems could impact other units. In my home in Canada I have done all the plumbing reno's myself using copper or PEX without issue. Same goes for electrical, usually its fine to do yourself so long as you follow typical safety procedures for anything after the breaker panel.

@Ragnar8504 16 күн бұрын

Many countries frown upon any kind of DIY building work and one reason for that is the way the whole system works. In the US (and probably in Canada) you get independent inspections, regardless of who did the work. In many European countries each tradesperson (or actually company owner) certifies their own work and is legally responsible for everything they and their team did. Being allowed to certify your own work requires extensive education and training, which DIYers don't have. If a contractor trusts you, they can sign off your work as they would with the work of their own employees though, and take full responsibility for it. IMO both systems have their advantages and disadvantages, so I couldn't say one of them is better than the other but it does explain nicely why DIY work isn't allowed in some places, especially in fields that can have dire consequences to property and even human health and lives, like electrics, plumbing and structural work.

@craiggillett5985 Ай бұрын

Finally :) a long video

@plektosgaming Ай бұрын

Those trashy cheap windows are directly copied from U.S. designs from the 50s and 60s. A lot - like 90% of all older apartments in the U.S. are built with this type of cheap windows ( and sliding doors ). It's a real pain to keep the place's temperature regulated. Properly insulating and replacing windows makes a dramatic effect, especially since most older Japanese homes never even had insulation. EDIT:Many new homes also have little to none as why spend millions of Yen on a home that will be torn down in 30 years when it's cheaper to just spend more on heating? Which brings me to rule #0 about homes in Japan ( or elsewhere ) - not ALL homes in Japan are disposable, but most are built as if they will be. So if you plan to renovate something for long-term living, typical like you'd do it in North America or Europe, make sure that the house is worthy of such a project. Machiya as an example, are notorious for being money-pits as they often have shared walls, no insulation, termites, and really most need to be torn down and replaced due to actual age. There's a reason that so many cheap Akiya are these older buildings. You could legitimately spend 20 million yen to fix one up, so... first time buyers often face some remorse, thinking it's a cheap way to get a property.

@rsmith02 Ай бұрын

Don't forget the split incentive- most homes aren't built by custom order from a buyer so they are done by a company with zero incentive to keep your energy costs low. Energy is expensive so it would be cheaper to do it right from the start. The last 2 places I've lived (rental) have double-paned windows. The current one is actually quite good- no condensation.

@plektosgaming Ай бұрын

@@rsmith02 That was the thing, though. Most homes build 20 or 30 years ago that you would find abandoned were made when it was the opposite. Energy was very cheap and localized heating was more common. Again, yet another Akiya "trap" to deal with as insulating an entire house can be a lot of money.

@Bergosaurus Ай бұрын

Always a big fan of these videos. Would love a breakdown at the end on pricing if you didn't do any of the work yourself (used professionals for everything) Or explaining areas where someone with little experience could help with (outside of dumping rubbish which I'd imagine I could probably handle haha). As i'm not exactly skilled like you are 😅. Always wanted to build/renovate a place in japan to spend 3~ months of the year in while working remote.

@ellizabethrivera150 Ай бұрын

Hey Anton! Thanks for making this video, it is a dream of mine to move to japan with my partner someday and renovate an akiya if possible. Some details I had never thought much about like the plumbing, very informative, please keep it up! 🎉 Rooting for your renovation to be smooth sailing!

@wafuuwafuu Ай бұрын

Always fun and informative to watch. We live in Okinawa in a concrete bunker. Here, it's easy to overdue the natural light, given how far south we are (same latitude as central Florida).

@RonenFaur Ай бұрын

Hello Anton, thank you for your amazing videos. How much would be the total cost for all those consultations?

@chillnndc Ай бұрын

You and Sundai Love should do a collab together. She just finished up her Japanese renovation of a property she owns.

@craiggillett5985 Ай бұрын

For a rich country it’s so odd that they don’t do double glazing as a basic, and they don’t do air con & central heat.

@ratymania670 Ай бұрын

Denmark namedrop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@palashsalunkhe3886 Ай бұрын

Bro all the best Love from India🍫💐

@geo_3 Ай бұрын

How many of these Akiyas are being renovated then used as a air BNB? Are there property managers that work with foreign owners of these remodeled Akiyas?

@chipboze Ай бұрын

I enjoy watching your videos. You have a spelling mistake in your video. #5 Gasoline

@vivanlasvegas Ай бұрын

Here it goes again young Hannibal Lecter in Japan

@patrickp.1998 Ай бұрын

So ,is he eating at home or eating out ,If he's having some guests in his houses ? 😂

@Xander11185 Ай бұрын

Are you worried about people falling and hurting themselves on the mirrors and hard stone at the bottom of the stairs?

@zzzowie Ай бұрын

The music in the background makes it much more difficult to hear what is being said. And for someone who is very experienced in renovations in for example Europe, a more interesting question would be what is so different in Japan. If it's similar enough I would not need advise about electric system, plumbing, construction, but would be interested in what are the things I might not know. Just telling me I need local experts is not that helpful.