From Inspiration to Reality: Transforming an Akiya After Minka Summit

[@bentonhomestead]

I'm late getting caught up, but thanks for the overview of the summit! It sounds like a really great time. We hope to join the next one, so we can meet other minka friends :)

[@cocolenchojapan]

I hope so too!

[@aliasvfx]

Another great video boss Do wish I could of attended that event. Im looking into some of those companies you featured

[@cocolenchojapan]

Thanks! keep a look out for next year!

[@askbob2956]

Aloha from Hawaii. Enjoying your videos as a frequent visitor to Japan. Will be there again this summer. Thinking of buying a camper van as an alternative to an akiya but haven’t figured out the logistics of where to park it when we’re not there. Please LMK if you might be interested in “timesharing” a camper.

[@CB-sx8xh]

I've had the same thought but apparently only someone with Japanese residency can register and insure a vehicle in Japan.

[@cocolenchojapan]

Aloha! That is an interesting proposition. I already have 4 vehicles under my name which is two over my allowed. I am not a resident yet, I work for the US government. I am allowed two, but managed to get a waiver for an additional two. Hopefully you can figure something out!

[@RealRuralJapan]

I like a good tool video Lawrence and this one delivers! Cool mower and thanks for the shoutout!

[@cocolenchojapan]

Thanks! Definitely liking the lawnmower!

[@camperdane]

Great video and very informative. Love the Japanese countryside and the old farmhouses but I'm well aware of all the work involved. Been in Japan since 2007 and really enjoy your videos because you keep it real and don't sugarcoat the dream of a cheap Akiya, nice job.

[@cocolenchojapan]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[@Forthosewhocannot]

Amazing house I been looking over their for awhile how much acres do you own I trying figure out him much land I want to go with hope you have amazing day thanks for the video

[@cocolenchojapan]

Thanks! I have 3/4 acre which is more than enough. I can’t own rice fields because I am not a farmer.

[@Forthosewhocannot]

@@cocolenchojapan thanks makes sense can’t wait to see your next video

[@cocolenchojapan]

Thanks!

[@MatsukawaZaraki]

I have one of those handlebar trimmers too but mine came with a harness that straps on and allows your body to hold the weight. It's super helpful! I'll have to show it off on an upcoming video. Looking good man and I'm hoping to make it to next years Summit!

[@cocolenchojapan]

Looking forward to seeing you there! I have one too but it’s somewhere in my messy garage :-(

[@ruthrodriguez5173]

Hi Lencho this was a very interesting video any websites you can recommend my brother is interested in buying an akea he just went to Japan at the end of April and he's going back in October. Saludos!!

[@cocolenchojapan]

Hola Ruth! That’s cool! I do have a few websites on the description of the video. I would also checkout cheaphousesjapan on instagram and his website at cheaphousesjapan.com hopefully he finds what he is looking for!

[@ruthrodriguez5173]

@@cocolenchojapan thank you!! I'll send him your video

[@johnpiroz7075]

The properties we as a foreigners buy in Japan we are the first and last owner So better enjoy it

[@cocolenchojapan]

Definitely loving it!

[@jdmimportlogistics]

Great video mate we live in rural Okayama and decided to rent first and take our time to find the right Akia property. We're very interested in bio-intensive gardening (permaculture/no till). Would be good to network-Cheers

[@cocolenchojapan]

Thanks! For sure and definitely take your time and find the ideal place.

[@nononono3421]

You would think straw roof would be cheaper. At 65k that’s a full year salary. Does it take that long for one person?

[@cocolenchojapan]

From what I understand it is a dying skill, therefore expensive. Now there are many houses with tin roof over the old thatch