Takeru and Joey reach a major milestone on the Buying a House in Japan podcast as they celebrate surpassing 50 episodes. In this episode, they recap all six properties they have purchased across Japan and lay out their plans for their next big focus: rebuilding their $3,500 ski house in Myoko, Niigata.
Key Takeaways
150 Episodes Milestone
Recap of All 6 Properties
The Myoko Ski Chalet Project: Dealing with snow maintenance, narrow road access, chainsaw demolition teams, meeting with Sekisui Chemical in Tokyo, and working with Mitch at Ikigai Housing in Iiyama.
Lifestyle ROI vs. Airbnb Hosting: Why rising host fees and administrative hurdles in Japan make lifestyle value and long-term rentals more attractive than short-term Airbnbs.
Resources and Links Mentioned
Website: Browse Japanese real estate listings and check out the Mokomoko Buyers Club at mokomoko.com.
Mitch at Ikigai Housing / Ikigai Co: Partner in Iiyama assisting with demolition and prefab build options in heavy snow regions.
Sekisui Chemical / Sekisui Heim: Corporate home builder in Tokyo evaluated during initial planning.
Social Media: Follow updates on Instagram and TikTok.
Call to Action
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