Buying a Cheap Japanese House - FULL Akiya Documentary

Purchase Price: $7000. ALL The Fees Covered + Comprehensive interview with Real Estate Agent Haginaga sana, BEFORE / AFTER and much more!
Akiya's in Japan - Nothing but Negativity, or is there actually opportunities in acquiring a cheap house in Japan? Stay tuned til the end!
Want to learn how to buy and Renovate Houses in Japan?
Free Houses in Japan: The True Story of How I Make Money DIY Renovating Abandoned Home
Is Now ranked #1 On Amazon in the Category Japanese Travel! Thank you Thank you Thank you!
www.amazon.com...
Japanese Akiya Documentary - Renovating Abandoned Houses into Valuable Homes
Let me know what you think in the comments!
📧 Stay connected with the latest updates by signing up for my FREE newsletter at www.anton.jp.
Welcome to Anton in Japan - Real Japan from a Swedish Fashion Model and DIY Enthusiast!
🏡 I Buy and Renovate Cheap Houses, in central Tokyo #Akiya
📚 Pre-Order My Book: "Free Houses in Japan"
📖 www.amazon.com/Free-Houses-Japan-Renovating-Abandoned-ebook/dp/B0CJBK6H3P
📧 Stay connected with the latest updates by signing up for my FREE newsletter at www.anton.jp.
Stay Connected:
🌐 Official Homepage: www.anton.jp
📷 Official Instagram: @antonwormann and @anton.injapan
🎥 KZbin Channel: Anton in Japan
🎵 TikTok: @antoninjapan
Explore my Unique Japandi Hotel in Tokyo:
🏡 Book Your Stay: www.houseintokyo.com
For Business Inquiries:
📧 Contact me at [e-mail] for any work-related questions.
Model Management in Japan:
👔 Image Tokyo - Anton Wormann
Exclusive Offer!
Want to Browse Cheap Real Estate Listings in Japan? 20% off with my affiliate code:
cheaphousesjap...
Pusspuss, Anton in Japan
DIY Japanese House Renovation Time Lapse - 12 Months In 23 Minutes!

[@mrmatz408]

This was quite possibly the most comprehensive video I've seen on the akiya experience yet. Thank you for your efforts and sharing with us!

[@ANTONINJAPAN]

Glad it was helpful! Let me know what you want to see next ☀️

[@HB-co2uq]

I'm big into self sufficiency and eco living ideas. People in my position want to live this life but in the UK its wildly unaffordable and land/property ownership is but a fantasy for most people. This is an affordable and appealing venture/adventure. But I would as a request, I love to see something like this please? Frankly I think the Japanese are bonkers for wanting to live in these cities, if we had the option here to own property this cheap in the countryside, there would not be a housing crisis right now. i enjoy your videos please make more 😅 @@ANTONINJAPAN

[@FrauWNiemand]

Your channel grew amazingly quick. Congrats here. I'm here since the 27.000s. But I'm amazed that other house owners and even agents now tend to open up to you to talk about this rather "silent" contract business. This is so interesting for foreigners like me. (I only signed a japanese contract once, wich was for renting a gakuryou room for one month, and this was complicated enough for the rest of my life.)

[@ANTONINJAPAN]

これからも、よろしくお願いします🙇

[@FrauWNiemand]

@@ANTONINJAPAN光栄です、これからも動画を作り続けていただきありがとうございます。

[@Divig]

It is obvious that this is an episode you could plan from the start and not try to edit together long after filming the content in another language. The quality is much better. Also, it is nice to see the perspective from japanese person who renovates akiyas. Here on youtube it is almost always us foreigners, and we seem to have both different reasons and different aesthetics

[@pbosq]

If we assume all of Ito sans 8 properties rent out at around 70-80K a month he would stand to make 70,000 JPY * 12 months * 8 properties = 6,720,000 jpy/year. Even when accounting for the fact that there will be costs for maintenance that sum equals to a decent salary in Japan. If we also assume none of this is debt financed Ito san could in principle retire tomorrow. Even if he does not want to (does not seem to be the case) it is still a very good position to be in.

[@TheFrickshow]

hahahahahahahahahaha another dummie

[@blackboardb3]

Thank you for showing all of the details of this process.

[@ANTONINJAPAN]

Happy you like it!

[@stmg3656]

The kitchen looks good, but anyone who has lived in Japan knows that the open kitchen concept can be freezing in winter. You have to wear your coat when you cook in that kitchen to keep urself warm ,,because they don't have central heating, and houses are made very thin due to earthquakes. It may look nice, but it's a very bad idea for living in

[@gailalbers1430]

He insulated all the walls but i do not know what his heating system is - I am sure he knows about the winters…

[@stmg3656]

The issue with foreigners in Japan is that they often assume the mindset will be the same as in their own country. Having lived in Japan and many other countries, I can tell you that Japanese people are very intelligent. The houses shown in the video will remain empty for a long time if they are not located near a station or in the city center. These Akiya houses appear to present a great business opportunity, but I can't help but wonder why Japanese people haven't pursued these opportunities before. We should ask ourselves that question. "If something seems too good to be true is it really good ?", we should be more cautious about it. @@gailalbers1430

[@stmg3656]

that's the issue with those videos ,, don't show the reality , I bought houses in Japan few times by myself and I know what I am talking about ,, just check any Japanese house with the same concept ,,, u cant see it ,, guess why ?@@gailalbers1430

[@user-wt2ci3mq4k]

日本人なら誰でも、日本の一般的な家の薄い壁は他国の分厚い壁よりも断熱効果が高く頑丈であることを知っており、適切なパワーを持つエアコンで家中を暖房出来る事を知っていますが古い家については分かりません。

[@digitaltutorials1]

I would install a heat pump.

[@7728abbott]

What a great and profitable influence you have had on your friend, Anton! Good for you!

[@belle6618]

Its incredible how affordable the property and renovations combined are. Its no so nice in the US, as a simple small house that is barely up to codes will cost over 100,000.... i like your channel, its an interseting and informative insight to all of this. I might have to get your book someday as i have dreamed of living in japan since i was a teenager.

[@CursedKeyblade1]

痛い人

[@user-wt2ci3mq4k]

@@CursedKeyblade1 ？

[@Nop3.1]

@@CursedKeyblade1something didn’t translate correctly here lol

[@StonedAlone]

Real estate agent is so cute 😭

[@silversaik]

A sliding ceiling would be amazing in the kitchen so you can close the ceiling if you want a cozier feeling

[@shuichi28]

I love your videos I think my favorite was you renovating your house and a few more this is up there!❤😊

[@ANTONINJAPAN]

Yay! Thank you! More content coming!

[@shuichi28]

@@ANTONINJAPAN Chris from Abroad in Japan probably hasn’t seen your amazing work when he made a video warning people not to buy old houses in Japan

[@was1069]

Removing the Ceiling turned out totally amazing!!! It is 10 times better than I expected! LOVE IT! Tell your friend I think it is an amazing job!! I love it!

[@Jackthesmilingblack]

Purchase Price: $7000. Gaigins will always be bashing their head on the low doorways. Keep in mind that a 20-30-year-old Japanese house has essentially a negative value especially if the building needs to be demolished. Only the land has value. So it's all location, location, location ... mainly proximity to paid employment. Flipping (buy, renovate, sell on for a profit) is generally not feasible., but you might considering renting it out. Obviously you'll need a Japanese/Japanese speaking partner. Of course if you buy, renovate, fix the garden and live in it the rest of your life, it becomes an Akiya again. Unless you leave it to your ne'er do well relatives. Jack, the Japan Alps Brit

[@SteifWood]

I'd like to do the same here in Norway, but prices for even "akiya" houses here are ridiculously high as well as you have to have residency in a purchased house for min 1 yr if you want tp avoid paying excessive taxes (a regulation to keep the investor/rebuilder/quick profit incentive down as it's lack of apartments here)

[@adireich256]

Looks amazing! I wonder as well about adding additional metal pillars within the walls for earthquake support? The paint colors make it so bright and happy.

[@Nihonjindesuka1]

Just random metal pillars won't protect ur house from getting destroyed. You need a whole new fundament.

[@johnmeikle7672]

That looks like a really good deal..I have looked (online) at 100's of kominka style houses and that one is one of the best I've seen even if not quite as traditional as some (but the benefit of not falling down!)

[@IceAngel_LR]

I'm early! lets gooo :D thank you for showing these details in regards tothis kind of progress!

[@BTChanOSRS]

That constructor is a badass! such talent and so economized

[@ANTONINJAPAN]

THANK YOU FOR TUNING IN! What do you like the most about Ito-sans House? Did you read "Free Houses in Japan" Yet? Don't forget to leave a review on Amazon! xoxo Anton in Japan

[@ultrakoichi]

You guys did extremely really good job in such a short space of time BUT I think in my opinion window parts could have been replaced with double glazing UPVC frames?

[@Mike_ICP]

Heading that way in December to look for a deal like this to renovate. Cool video

[@yamajules1397]

If your mate has 8 houses generating a nice income, how about actually adding some value for your tenants? It doesn’t bode well for any maintenance works that may need seeing to in the future.

[@j23lo5]

It looks fantastic. I am sure he will doing all that is required over time.

[@RIODJENIRO1]

Just found your channel, have liked and subscribed. Very interesting and appreciate the step by step details you gave, amazing job, thanks so much. Looking forward to more video's and will browse your channel. Will also share this info with hubby who seems interested, although the language barrier may be bit hard.....

[@monicadob6152]

How you will heat the houses? Maybe you talk about already and I missed it. Thank you

[@heraldocosta1469]

The works looks good, but imagine if you do a to a top of line job how beautiful that house could Be. Congrats!!

[@DavidBrown-hc3rq]

Good luck changing those light bulbs.

[@NarutoUzumaki-mo4ul]

I don't know why but i just watching these videos anout building a house in Japan 😂

[@KickAssets]

Man what a dump that was to start. I wouldn't have taken that for free lol. I guess I got pretty lucky on my $4500 US all in house that was in better shape out near Kanazawa. Good luck!

[@ConwayTruckload]

Let’s tell the full story. It maybe cheap but the taxes is very expensive. That’s why they are empty.

[@ANTONINJAPAN]

You didnt watch the full video?

[@was1069]

Man if you watch the video, then you would have seen how much the taxes are for a whole year. Not much at all. even if they raise the taxes now that he has fixed it up they still will be super cheap.

[@chunblue]

Watched only the first 2 minutes of the video and I can tell this is gonna be banger! About to head out and get some ramen and strong zero from the local combini and enjoy.

[@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook]

Such a LOVELY house. I have some concerns- Will Japan be effected when Ch ina takes over Tawain?

[@melissad4976]

Omg that price to rent out?! I'd rent in a heartbeat!

[@melissad4976]

Omg that selling price?! I'D BUY THAT IN A HEARTBEAT

[@yoosleep2113]

Amazing Work! Thanks for inspiring.🌸🌅

[@TheMultisportGeek]

After drinking 10 beers, using that toilet must be a challenge.

[@o_oo_o1812]

imho this is a lot of work and you don't make much money, but it is very fulfilling

[@ChinchillaBONK]

What's total cost of buying an Akiya, tearing down and rebuilding it from ground up to new building code?

[@Madblaster6]

What is the plumbing like in these homes? Waste, gas, water. Where does it come from and where does it go?

[@KickAssets]

Some have septic tanks...which suck. lol Also some use LP gas vs city gas. It's hit and miss with different properties.

[@MK_2023.]

This is like if Pewdiepie had legs and lived in a different timeline 😅

[@xavierStark84]

What about the 10 years of living time(property) and the 45k on renovations?

[@eyescreem3334]

この家はとてもよくできているので、将来購入するかもしれないと思います

[@AClockhead103]

Shout out to that iphone 4 still kickin in 2024 03:33

[@azmi6138]

14:27 is that ghost seal 😂

[@rolandgdean]

17:24 Are all those doors that short or are you that tall? I ask because I'm 1.93m tall myself.

[@pablodm9]

He said in his book that doors are about 1.70 m in most of japan

[@rolandgdean]

Thanks @@pablodm9

[@kokosaitamalifeguard]

​@@pablodm9That is a mistake. It is indeed not that low. 185 cm is not a problem. Even very old houses are 175 cm.

[@enchantedbeauty9880]

I would love to do something like this

[@michellelee6304]

Hi Anton Thank you so much for sharing I m interested in your completed project In central Japan Will you be selling

[@ANTONINJAPAN]

Hi Michelle, Please email at [e-mail] Best,

[@Mayochup191]

Thanks for adding dollars $

[@nickfirzen]

So this is what Jake has been doing since Tokyo Vice XD

[@rangererz]

Amazing investment!

[@HupfDole87]

The seller was beautiful o.O

[@howl9679]

is there a way to contact Ito-san for his renovated house?

[@Chiperoo123]

Amazing video thank you Anton! Is this process foreigner friendly, if they are looking to sell these homes sooner than later?

[@kimoandrews5802]

What does “not rebuildable “ mean?

[@benmarley3086]

You’re telling me this house cost £5000

[@ANNA-bq9yy]

For some reason for me, it looks too chaotic with the open ceiling and the beams in the kittchen. It kinda dont convice me. 😅

[@ahmedm6041]

Did he saying, "shity house" am I, heard it correctly? If it is, that's very disrespectful!

[@Inkulabi]

If a building is derelict is it ok to demolish and rebuild? Are the planning laws on designs restrictive or open to creativity?

[@TheBreaker996]

Japan has very strict laws regarding garbage disposal (which includes trash after demolition). On top of that, there are some regions where you can not demolish and rebuild houses. That's the case in many tightly packed parts of the country. So it is either you keep the outside as much as possible intact or buy a new house. This is why you really need a Japanese person by your side to help navigate all those rules.

[@m.adis.1936]

wait, how much it'll cost if he'd hire some labor?

[@NanamiKairyu]

it's very expensive for such house and in such place

[@thehungrygoldfish]

Wait, what did you expect for the price? Custom move-in ready mansion done to your exact specifications in central Tokyo? lol

[@louisaholty7797]

Its amazing video. How do find an agent specialist in Akiya.

[@akas224]

if you have skill of renovation, there're tons of treasures in japan. 😮

[@KiaraKitsune]

What are you doing with all these houses? Do you sell them or do you rent them?

[@jurnalurang678]

when he said "gas-shop", does that mean that he own that gas-shop? what is gas-shop in japan?

[@b.christensen9669]

He has no junk in the house like your 1st house.

[@Nihonjindesuka1]

So many questions.. so many risks in buying such a cheap house. Is it even earthquake resistant? I mean its old.. such old buildings usually get destroyed during a big earthquake. Japanese government even expect a big (9m.) Earthquake on the next 20-30years. Also insulating is rly bad. You have to run aircon the whole time. Winter and summer... If you work is in a different city, you have to take the train every day.. and taking the train is quite expensive in Japan. Not worth it if you ask me.

[@dianaesquivel31]

Where is Itto Sans information?

[@zefa17]

That talisman though 😅

[@justbear9641]

Good video, but what is a legal scrutner ? Or can someone tell me the correct word for it.

[@vareast]

A legal scrivener is someone who processes legal documents

[@ConwayTruckload]

One thing you should mention that foreigners can’t buy property if it’s near a U.S. or Japanese military base.

[@thomassargent6684]

Absolutely not true

[@numipinkpanda5486]

Wow, for 8000 usd you might buy a dog house here in Europe xD

[@xavierStark84]

What about the 10 years of living time(property) and the 45k on renovations?

[@breeze9248]

hold on.... you telling me you can buy for 1M and renovate for 1M??

[@LeeGeeEd]

How or where can I get help for buying a house in Japan? I want to retire in Japan and want to buy an affordable house. For me. I heard about Akiya homes. Can you trust them? They want the down payment money $ 1300 upfront. Does it work like that?

[@ANTONINJAPAN]

That is not how it works. Spend time in the area you want to buy into. Please read my book ’Free Houses in Japan’ to learn how I have found and bought my houses - I hope you find it useful 🙏

[@gardencity3558]

Where in Chiba is this Akiya?

[@vareast]

They said Isumi-shi

[@jamesthomas1967]

How much is property tax?

[@benrafer]

What is this Gas shop you mention

[@GoobNoob]

52k views 2 months ago

[@5ifty6ixmediauk]

Can you buy them to use as Airbnb's? I would hope they'd rather that than a derelict home.

[@Nihonjindesuka1]

No.

[@inggermanydeutschland3808]

3:00

[@hida_berserker]

I'm a gaijin in Naka-ku Yokohama looking for a property here because it's near the school of the kid. I tried ATHomes and Suumo but the choices are very limited here. Does anyone know other online websites I can try to search for properties here ? I don't have Nihongo skills either - it's super basic like a 2 year old or 3 year old japanese kid.

[@jasonfrost5025]

Please no. Don't give the already insanely greedy investors destroying global real estate any more ideas.

[@boochica]

sorry but u looking familiar to Felix ( pewdiepie) huh

[@Tascountrygirl]

Frim a buyer's perspective, I think the 'do it on the cheap' method is not a good idea. To do something that does not use the best methods for the buyer's wellbeing is what is causung a downfall of integrity in countries. Bad karma!

[@vareast]

Really don't see him getting 7-8 million for this

[@yolenedolce9615]

Can us citizen buy?

[@thehungrygoldfish]

Yes. Easiest way is with cash and on a tourist visa. You can use it as a vacation home and go back-and-forth between Japan and your home country. Living there on a permanent visa as a foreigner is extremely difficult and I wouldn’t even try.

[@TurtleXL]

Man sounds like pewdiepie

[@lizardwizard8930]

how's buying japanese property profitable. like dosent the value degrade over the time?

[@CB-sx8xh]

With a 40% ROI it has paid off the initial investment after 2 1/2 years then all income after that is profit free and clear

[@iamapat]

Enjoy the spiders

[@adventurousamadeus4348]

i am curious are foreigners legally allowed to buy these Akiya houses in japan?

[@thehungrygoldfish]

yes, but the easiest way is with cash and on a travel visa so you have to go back-and-forth between your home country and Japan.

[@adventurousamadeus4348]

@@thehungrygoldfish you can buy a house on a travel visa ? even as a tourist you can buy one? im curious because that sounds like a good investment.

[@thehungrygoldfish]

@@adventurousamadeus4348 Yes, but again you would have to pay with cash because it’s extremely difficult to get a loan as a foreigner.

[@adventurousamadeus4348]

@@thehungrygoldfish money wouldn’t be a problem. The legality is what would scares me. Last thing is the government coming back and saying you weren’t allowed to buy a house as a foreigner haha.

[@thehungrygoldfish]

@@adventurousamadeus4348 yes as far as I know, you can legally own a house in Japan as a foreigner

[@danillobanov3359]

foreigner can come to Japan and buy like this house?

[@thehungrygoldfish]

Yes, but it comes with three issues: 1. You can’t live in Japan permanently unless you have the proper visa. 2. You have to pay for everything with cash. No financing for foreigners. 3. Everyone you will be dealing with will not speak English and all the documents will not be in English so you either have to know fluent Japanese, know someone who does or hire a translator.

[@14bob14marley14]

говори по русски

[@sunkeypokey2807]

she is so cute and so are you

[@sureshsangwan6991]

Sir now I want to buy property in Japan. Can you give me any help?

[@Nihonjindesuka1]

Sorry, but is this even earthquake resistant? Never would I buy such an Old house. One big earthquake and you are dead...

[@adrianlee8345]

Hi can l have the agent contact inthis video? If can WhatsApp is good. Email also can.

[@rajarshichatterjee8435]

Hello, i had one question. being an Indian citizen, can i buy a house like this if i have the money for it? Maybe i'll shift there later or i'll stay there when i visit the country? is it possible? also what type of problems comes with it if i could buy property this way?

[@ANTONINJAPAN]

I love India! Been to Kerala several times. Please buy my book "Free Houses in Japan" to learn how I navigate the market and the risks and opportunities with Akiya. Happy read!

[@_____J______]

Lol Washiki toilet, in my language va šiki means - here (you) shit

[@infernaldaedra]

Pretty sure these house owners were evicted at some point not abandoned

[@was1069]

if you watch the video, they got old and had to go to a retirement home and the children did not want the house.

[@FlaccoZLuvsMariah]

👁️👁️

[@ANTONINJAPAN]

Thank you for all your comments and interest 🙏❤️ Please check out My new Akiya Renovation project in Shinjuku! 🏚️🔜🏡 And read my book ’Free Houses in Japan’ to learn more about Akiya investments and the basics of buying and Renovating houses in Japan 🎌

[@ANTONINJAPAN]

Available on Amazon! Happy read!

[@bjamesm]

No need to swear in the video.