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

[@shumatsuopost]

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

[@Asian_Connection]

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]

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

[@picsi-software]

I would!

[@nazart7830]

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]

Awesome. It's still available! :)

[@mrbbkk]

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]

The countryside is truly a breath of fresh air!

[@ashleyspitzer6672]

​@@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]

90 days maximum/ time is the normal visa free

[@briancossey4773]

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!

[@TheSylverBaLou]

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!

[@shumatsuopost]

Couldn't agree more!

[@chrisd9488]

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]

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

[@debbiecurtis4021]

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.

[@georgefaulk2528]

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

[@Darnell]

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!

[@shumatsuopost]

You're going to love it!

[@julioalvarez4481]

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]

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

[@julioalvarez4481]

@@shumatsuopost ahh gotcha, maybe next time!

[@user-mj6ty5er3z]

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

[@HitomiNee]

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

[@shumatsuopost]

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

[@user-my4ww5sj8k]

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]

Thanks for watching!

[@fabiola925]

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

[@shumatsuopost]

They could be because of how affordable they are!

[@thims1961]

I'm following a few KZbin 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??

[@ronnaldaman7079]

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]

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! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6KTg3akhM-Ii7c

[@ronnaldaman7079]

@@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]

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

[@be4rs418]

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

[@shumatsuopost]

It is for the right people!

[@crashbandit4391]

i would buy that house in a heartbeat

[@shumatsuopost]

It's still available ;)

[@markdowell100]

Great content buddy, very informative.

[@shumatsuopost]

Glad you think so!

[@May-tato]

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]

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]

@@shumatsuopost 様 ありがとうございます😭

[@garyrobert1971]

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

[@shumatsuopost]

Yes, that's true.

[@mjmikaelson]

5:40 Wow 🤩 That place is huge!

[@shumatsuopost]

It is!

[@user-mj6ty5er3z]

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

[@johnswafford865]

Yes, I would love it!

[@TenYen4796]

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

[@halfpint0902]

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

[@nakamura62]

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

[@shumatsuopost]

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

[@TheBillaro]

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

[@tems6]

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

[@shumatsuopost]

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

[@FleshEatingBeagle]

Oh wow that’s gorgeous

[@sakabatanuki9744]

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

[@shumatsuopost]

I'm in Yokohama, too!

[@donaldmacdonald4901]

Thanks for advice to help people buy such properties. 😊

[@shumatsuopost]

Thanks for watching the video!

[@donaldmacdonald4901]

@@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.

[@sithasok1616]

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

[@shumatsuopost]

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

[@minakamalmkmk]

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]

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

[@steffenmuhlpfordt3230]

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]

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]

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

[@danmangahas5787]

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

[@mjmikaelson]

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

[@shumatsuopost]

That would really help on travelling!

[@trackman2300]

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?

[@trailrunningexperience496]

Nice - looked a great run too.

[@shumatsuopost]

Thanks, it is!

[@debbiecurtis4021]

Id buy it

[@CupCakes168]

Wow! What a beautiful place to live 🥹💗

[@shumatsuopost]

It really is!

[@snowrider9]

I would love to live in a place like that

[@shumatsuopost]

There are many of these houses all over Japan :)

[@TT3TT3]

Yes!

[@jesuscastro8690]

Are you busy all the best akiya homes?

[@saintmichiel]

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]

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

[@rsmith02]

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

[@ChePennyDK]

I would, but Japanese work culture scares me

[@VirtualHorizonz]

Bit cold up there for me.

[@shumatsuopost]

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

[@johnbeech9221]

So nice 😊

[@shumatsuopost]

It is!

[@nz1200]

Thank you

[@shumatsuopost]

Thanks for watching!

[@Siouxnami]

I wish

[@shumatsuopost]

You got this!

[@robindong3802]

wow, what a good price.

[@shumatsuopost]

It's actually very cheap.

[@yescivic]

yes, it's safe.

[@shumatsuopost]

Looks like it!

[@sonicase]

nice one

[@shumatsuopost]

Glad you liked it!

[@mrbbkk]

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

[@shumatsuopost]

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

[@rsmith02]

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

[@jonathansakura]

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

[@shumatsuopost]

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

[@jonathansakura]

@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

[@mukeshvig174]

👍👍👍

[@mysterioanonymous3206]

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]

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]

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

[@wisikahn]

I am sold...

[@shumatsuopost]

Love to hear that!

[@tauhidulnabil47]

that thumbnail 💀

[@shumatsuopost]

😉

[@user-tk7lf3kr5c]

Could you get internet there?

[@shumatsuopost]

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

[@pematsensang4988]

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

[@shumatsuopost]

Yeah, there are a ton of these in Kyoto.

[@seamedbykatja]

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

[@shumatsuopost]

Glad you liked the video!