$6000 house in Japan: one year later paying just $150 a year tax

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I’ve just passed a year anniversary living in my home in Myoko! I thought it would be great to look at the changes at the house and also reflect on my overall experience.
In this video,
1. I do a walk through and look at the changes.
2. Reflect on the first video I made.
3. Answer and respond to questions and comments from my series.
4. Ditto regarding design decisions.
5. Answered FAQs.
There is entertainment value in the journey but also the added bonus of learning through my experience.
I talk through some of the most common questions and comments throughout and added additional FAQs during the last 10-ish minutes.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments!
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Chapters:
01:39 Rhank you message
02:09 Exterior updates
05:48 Entering the house
12:46 Kitchen
16:42 Downstairs bedroom
23:35 Toilet and bathroom
28:28 Going upstairs
30:30 Guest room
32:17 Main bedroom and office
35:40 Chill room
38:02 FAQs
38:08 How was your first winter?
39:00 How warm was the house?
40:35 What else can help keep the house warm?
41:44 How is living in Myoko?
43:05 Was the house really $6,000?
43:41 Was there any hidden costs?
44:27 Are there other cheap property for sale in ski areas?
46:44 Are there any for sale in Myoko?
47:44 Is Myoko a ghost town?
48:07 How is life convenience in Myoko?
48:33 Is there much to do in Myoko area?
49:07 How much did it cost?
51:34 My advice on buying property in Japan
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@Kendless_ 4 дня назад

I love how you chose to experience the house first and "listen" to what it needed before jumping in and making any drastic changes!

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

I thought it would be the most efficient approach

@kaleeysmith8801 День назад

@@im.mattguy i'm looking for cheap retirement lifestyle, do Japan still have a lot of empty houses for $10k or under, with minimum renovation needed? close to ski resort like YOURS? i been searching the world for a ski area but close to a beach/snorkel region, AND only came up with quebec+roatan island, and Guadari+batumi, AND sochi+anapa, couldn't find ski areas in asia till i spotted japan videos.

@mikej1097 День назад

@@kaleeysmith8801 Just look online. There are indeed many cheap houses in Japan. Keep in mind a couple of thing. First - Most are very dated and in need of repair. You can see just how much Matt did to update the house - it took him months and many thousands of dollars. Second - buying a home in Japan does not grant residency or citizenship - the maximum tourist stay is 90 days. And you cant just travel to China for two days then fly back - that is structuring and will get you in trouble. There are many different ways to get more time in Japan but none are guaranteed. You're research shouldn't start with a question on a video. It should start with simply googling these things and looking at other examples of foreigners buying houses in Japan.

@kawaiiboricua 5 дней назад

I never really comment on videos. This is probably the only one that I'm going to comment on in a really long time, but I've been following your videos and watching you in your progress with this house. It has motivated me to want to travel over there just to see it. I am planning a trip in late December early January to go to Japan and I want to head your way just to see your home. I love seeing these videos and they are actually calm and relaxing to see you do this project. And it motivates me to build on my home here in the states

@TheFrickshow День назад

biggest trap only foreigner fell into !!!! ust watched this with my in-laws who are house builders in Japan. they were laughing.. there is a good reason why there is no insulation under floor and wooden ceilings... and whats behind the walls can be the nastiest surprise and another reason why Japanese never would touch those houses not even for free.... but it seems foreigners ego knows better than the locals.. never ever ever touch those 35yr plus Akira houses in Japan !!! there is a reason why foreigners buys them ..

@anarael7825 5 дней назад

Insulation is the best improvement Thank you for sharing

@TheFrickshow День назад

and u think the japanese are stupid and dont wanna spend a few 100 bucks to get insulation in? there is reason for it... it called airflow and mold !!!

@furanopowdertours 5 дней назад

Hey Matt, you installed the insulation the wrong way. The insulation has a vapor barrier on the side with the writing, this should be facing towards the inside of the house. E.g. in the ceiling it should be the other way around. Side with writing/white plastic sheet should be facing down as the moisture is coming from inside the house (warm) and escaping outwardly (cold) so you have a vapor barrier to prevent this moisture going through the glass wool and causing damage to it over the years. Just google translate the front of the glass wool and it will say vapor barrier etc. Good effort with the rennovating, expecially doing it yourself.

@TheFrickshow День назад

u think the japanese are stupid and dont wanna spend a few 100 bucks to get insulation in? there is reason for it... it called airflow and mold !!!

@akita2061 4 дня назад

Thanks for the update. You should be very proud of your efforts, the house looks great. Love being on the journey and seeing Myoko Kogen from the perspective of a local.

@bluryeye1 5 дней назад

Your house is really beautiful, and you got a great buy! Myoko is an amazing area. Love your videos, keep 'em coming!

@mee1492 5 дней назад

I appreciated you showing us around town a few videos back. I would love to see another video like that. Maybe an abandoned property or your favorite property. Thanks!

@JWKEL88 5 дней назад

Wow i like the chill room best too because theres more light and views coming in and feel spacious and not enclosed. Definitely my favorite area. Nice insulation on the roof and base of the house but if you could post more videos of the upgrades it could be good for us as we dont need to wait so long for your updates 😂

@JosephRooks 5 дней назад

I just watched your first video yesterday, so from my perspective, wow you did all of that fast!

@im.mattguy 5 дней назад

Awesome! Thanks for watching! I tried to get the important stuff finished to enjoy it

@homebrandrules 2 часа назад

@@im.mattguy hello fellow gaijin here, how big is your house? would it be considered something like a 5ldk ?? or even 7ldk ? arigatou !

@glorialongo3034 5 дней назад

Hey dear hope you are well. Suggestion to the small area with the red chair. Move it to the right so that when looking into that corner ur vision won’t be interrupted with the chair but will have space from that left wall to the other side where the chair can be. Luv ur channel and ur personality. Also I liked that u change the direction of ur dining table . Less is better. A mural would be great ! And the color of the outside of the house is amazing brings a state of tranquility. Love it. Stay safe and keep the videos. You don’t have to take my suggestions but would like to hear from u. I also have suggestion for ur entry. To look more tidy.

@LetsGo-wl5zo 4 дня назад

Looing very nice, Well done Matt! Sounds like a good business there, renovating houses :)

@MotoNinjas 5 дней назад

I love your videos, thank you for this one. I really want to do something similar to what you have done in the next 2 years. Looking forward to your next videos Matt.

@RwbyMach 4 дня назад

Just found your channel and saw the place when you first got it. What a great transformation! Love to see this! Also, I think a nice sitting area outside in the "blank" area would be great

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

Out in the garden? I’m considering a low deck but it would need to be solid to hold the snow

@MusingsOfEve 5 дней назад

You have done an amazing job! I am sooooo jealous!!! And getting lots of great ideas for my own house.

@DimereseiniNRobbyRavouvou 4 дня назад

Very great explanation indeed yes that is very hardwork indeed

@施曉櫻 4 дня назад

You can use “tea tree “oil to prevent and kills the mold.

@fionnawheatley9095 3 часа назад

As clove oil.

@wendyon4517 5 дней назад

Only halfway through but figured I'd comment before heading out. You've got a solid house. Great for DIY renovation. You could move around the tatami so that the ones that are discolored sit under your workout area. Heat pumps are great. We just call them Aircon so I was confused by everyone in Canada calling them heat pumps. We have 4 in our house. I live in Kagoshima. Unlike in Canada (where I'm from) they are cheap to buy. Hehe at all the jackets. My winter jackets are in the loft and haven't come down for years. I just wear polarfleece sometimes with a light winter jacket over it.

@hockeymomWA 4 дня назад

Great video! Love following your journey ❤

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

Thank you!! 😊

@elviraharada7859 4 дня назад

Wow!! Sooo beautiful renovated house

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

Thank you so much 😊

@xFrenzi 5 дней назад

I love the grounded reality of this channel!! All we need is the right advice on how to invest in some digital market and we will be set for life. Retirement took a toll on my finances, but with my involvement in the digital market, $37,000 weekly returns has been life changing. Regardless of how bad it gets on the economy.

@babytruca02 5 дней назад

Hello please how do you make such from the digital market weekly?? Please I really need assistance I feel so down of myself because of low finance.

@xFrenzi 5 дней назад

@@babytruca02Maria Angelina Alexander I really appreciate her efforts and transparency.

@xFrenzi 5 дней назад

Giving her my initial savings of $15,000 to invest in a brokerage account was a turning point in my life less 7days. It's been an incredibly rewarding experience..

@xFrenzi 5 дней назад

After I raised up to 360k trading with her l now own a House and a car here in the states. Myself and my family we are extremely happy🙏❤

@xFrenzi 5 дней назад

God has used her to save so many families. I remember when I met her at the bank, she was indeed a good woman..

@beaniecat1980 4 дня назад

You have done a great job upgrading and decorating your house! It looks amazing 😊

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

Thank you!! 😊

@mycharmedunicorn8715 4 дня назад

Get that hole covered for the old ventilation. You dont want water getting in it and mold growing. I love your home 🥰. The new windows are awesome. I like what you did with the red chair. In a previous video upstairs there was a red chair that clashed.

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

Everything is slowly coming together :)

@fmt_Guåhan 4 дня назад

Thank you for sharing. Beautiful home....many blessings and health.😊

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

Thank you!

@risingson74 4 дня назад

Japan resident here too, love what you've done with the place Matt. I'd be tempted to make that little space out back into a little patio/sitting area with some potted plants as a border. Keep up the great work! My friends live in Hakuba, and man that area has changed so much over the last 15 years since I first started going there. Its gotten out of control there now in the winter with all the tourism and definitely lost its charm.

@mycharmedunicorn8715 4 дня назад

Its sad when a place become touristy.

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

Thanks! Where are you located? I like the idea. It’s a good private corner back there near the maple. Just need to consider it will be buried with snow in winter. I still love Hakuba and it’s an awesome place for its own reasons. I like the international feel there and seeing people enjoying the mountains. Perfect in green season. But as a place to live, it’s become a little too expensive and overcrowded in winter. I guess Myoko can go in a similar direction if it continues to grow in popularity but it could be stunted in some ways - for example, the rural local community’s agricultural industry needs and the sprawling not-so-convenient area without remarkable public transport to ski hills. There will be a bunch of challenges but anything can happen

@Randombourg 4 дня назад

So nice to have a front door that opens out

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

I like it too for space saving :)

@DimereseiniNRobbyRavouvou 4 дня назад

Another fabulous video again looking great as always and family God bless yep house looks lovely

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

Thank you! Much appreciated!

@iNVADER84 5 дней назад

Love watching your videos, very therapeutic! Living in the UK we’d be hard pushed to get a garage for 6k. Plus tax is £220 a month! Makes us want to learn Japanese and relocate!

@cremersalex 5 дней назад

The exposed utility meters outside might get damaged when it gets really cold.

@jongibbons730 5 дней назад

Love your videos, house looks amazing! But going with a vinyl floor in the shower room?

@Rayd1214 5 дней назад

To protect the tatami under your workout equipment you can get a couple of workout floor tiles. They aren't expensive and are good to protect floors for areas like this.

@tooshay7396 4 дня назад

hemp wool. . is the best behidn hempcrete for insulation, mold and pest. . reduces energy costs in extreme heat or cold

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

Awesome. Where is this available in Japan?

@Slot1Gamer 4 дня назад

I just bought a house here in Japan, do you mind sharing info about the window subsidy? Also did you pay for the new hot water out of pocket or did you use one of those zero yen loan systems from the gas company (I think maybe they are banned now?) Thanks so much in advance 😊

@MattMG84 4 дня назад

-10 is easy for a modern heat pump, ppl have outdated info. Good buy in your case!

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

It’s worked great :)

@jordanwest1 4 дня назад

When you were buying the house, was knowing Japanese language and issue during the negotiations, especially for the neighbours?.

@KuroDensetsu 5 дней назад

And here I am over in the US, my rent for half the year is what you paid for your house. The cheapest house I could buy costs 40x as much, and property taxes are 10x as much. Time to learn Japanese lol.

@hikikomori69 5 дней назад

Heck I pay 2/3 of his house cost a month. We ARE leaving the US though. Add the 1/6 of his house cost a month in electric bill in summer and it’s just not sustainable. The US is heading for a crash :( a lot of people cant afford to be alive anymore. 日本語わ勉強しなさい！lol

@fushisu 5 дней назад

You don't necessarily need to learn japanese to get an akiya/house in japan from what I've gathered, BUT I think anything outside of the whole buying experience you'd probably want to know Japanese. Seems as though the Akiyas prices are increasing more and more as the market gets bigger, I.e more renovation companies and re-sellers are getting into the scene. Anton in japan has some nice information regarding this on his channel, aswell as some other youtuber that works as a real estate agent with the youtube channel as somewhat of a platform to show a bunch of different appartments and houses off for the sellers. He also does interviews every now and then with other realtors and buyers from abroad. Forgot the channel name but can edit it in later on.

@David-qd1jh 4 дня назад

MATT, can you give me a link of some of these houses for sale in the town currently?

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

You can search property on athome.co.jp :)

@catherineaw143 5 дней назад

Beautiful job. 🌹👍🏻

@user-ht2bi3uo2y 3 дня назад

good video bro

@soonwk1 4 дня назад

What is your source for the double pane windows? You've given me the idea of "upgrading" windows this way by just asking another tomorrow. Why did you decide not to remove the existing single pane windows and just put the doubles in their place?

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

It’s more labor intensive to remove the windows, dispose, and replace the windows compared to adding the second internal window. I also asked about just removing the windows and leaving the frame in place. The window companies told me the window frames would still let in a lot of cold that way. The frame is metal and has no insulation

@StarseedMarc 5 дней назад

Tried to donate a coffee, but that platform refuses to accept my card 🙄 Saffa cards don't hold much clout globally 😂 I can support by liking and commenting for now 💪

@stasstas8872 4 дня назад

the seismic zone which means first may show what is done wrong like windows and doors must have some foams and rubber dampers and they not really use that

@richs347 5 дней назад

Do you have to have a work visa to live there? What if you are retired and want to buy a house and fix it up just so you can enjoy retirement etc? Since the cost is so cheap to buy and even taxes are so low compared to major cities in Japan.

@im.mattguy 5 дней назад

I do. You can spend up to 180 days a year in japan on two stints for Australia, NZ, Uk, Canada, US, and most likely other nationalities. You can also find cheap property in major cities in Japan

@Mwoods2272 3 дня назад

@@im.mattguy That's a tourist visa not work visa.

@HY510Grease 5 дней назад

eyy Tony Hawk in Japan

@sunnyfamily6094 5 дней назад

How have the Japanese reacted to you owing a house and living there? Would it be different for a woman?

@brentonbills5946 3 дня назад

Less than a deposit for a house in Brisbane for sure.

@testing1sim 4 дня назад

murals are such a tacky thing you fin in cheap airbnbs. Apart from that, great job there!

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

I like the idea of challenging that though and making something great quality :)

@2006Cali1 5 дней назад

Have you thought about a Samsung “Frame” TV?

@he-him-his 5 дней назад

🇺🇸

@georgefaulk2528 4 дня назад

You fail to mention that your Japanese wife makes it a whole lot easier for you to get things done. You make it look like it's only you. Get honest...!!!

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

I’m not married but I do have a girlfriend. I do almost everything for my home renovations but yes, as a partner, she does help and is a wonderful support. Best not to make assumptions and ask questions to learn ;)

@typerightseesight 5 дней назад

It's kinda cruel you play it off like that's all IT costs. lol.. come on. tell the truth. hahaha

@stasstas8872 4 дня назад

heat pump dont work -25 new ones work even like to -35 or so cheap ones work like -15 or so just read manuals temperatures like -16 +50 kw and coefficients like 1 to 2,5-3,5-4 form 1 kw produce 3 kw cold its like heat converter if look from that perspective need to remove snow from outside air vents and if outside is cold that overcome numbers in some system is cheat instead of working all machine they have built in heat element and then you use not 3,4-5kw but just 2-4-6kw and colder outside coefficient you get is less

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

I talked to a specialist in my area. It makes sense to check in with locals to discuss as they have years of experience through all the seasons. Same goes with plumbing and electric

@WhiskeyThieves 4 дня назад

Another famous RU-vidr bought an older home and spent around $20,000 getting rid of trash from the old tenant

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

It can quickly add up. It really depends on what needs to be disposed of. There are a lot of options to divide up waste very carefully, recycle it, and save a lot of money. Some items can be expensive to dispose of, like mattresses. But every town will be different across Japan with waste costs and recycling capabilities. This is because each area has their own small waste plant that has their own plant equipment and processes

@DidiGaga-hm4du 5 дней назад

Tastefully done and decorated. you inspired me!!!! subcribed

@Sir...... 5 дней назад

youll have to share with us the winter heating bill before and after the new windows and insulation

@watcherManu 4 дня назад

im happy to say, that i was here since the beginning of the project :D. Im also happy that this channel started to get some attention lately. Thanks for the video and greeting from germany❤

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

Yes! Thank you very much! Love these comments and it’s these ones that keep up my motivation :)

@fesc22 5 дней назад

Can you give an estimate as to how much you spent on renovations so far on that beautiful house? You did all of the renovations yourself so you saved on labor but how much was all the material? Love the house!

@jjwill9982 5 дней назад

its really impressive. im here still paying for the morgage on a house smaller than yours. its just rediculous the price you paid for a nice house.

@施曉櫻 4 дня назад

Bed head doesn’t close to the window.(Asias culture.)😳👌😊

@StarfishAbroad 3 дня назад

hi, how much was the tax to buy the property? I saw an agency mention 800,000 yen, is it true? thanks

@Manley156 5 дней назад

Have you hiked up to that abandoned hotel?

@MsPaulisa 4 дня назад

The reason you get mold is likely because you added so much insulation. Those houses are specifically made to not be air tight because of the humidity. If it is sealed and you have high humidity you will get mold. It is the same problem in the house where I live. The windows were not well insulating. On the balcony the windows even had a ventilation area at the top frame where there was an empty space of 2 centimeters where the frame was not connected to the wall. As soon as I put insulating windows on the balcony I got mold. That is because the walls of the balcony were not made for insulating the space... the humidity gets through the walls and it stays inside. Now I have to air out the balcony every day to not get mold.

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

There was mold before the insulation, actually it was much worse. I added a vapour barrier and dry zeolite stone to absorb moisture under the floor which is where part of the issue came from. These days the approach to improve indoor air in humid environments is actually to make it airtight and have a good mechanical ventilation system. That’s how new houses are built these days. A few years ago people thought the answer was to open doors and windows or make holes in the walls of the house for natural ventilation. That approach has changed in current building designs. When you upgrade the insulation it’s also important to consider other parts of the building as there will most likely need to other updates such as exhaust fans and dehumidifiers. Old homes like mine will require more than just new insulation to solve the problem. I’ve made a few adjustments and I’ll see how it goes but I’m expecting that I will need to upgrade other things later as well

@midnightraven4165 5 дней назад

I love your home I think a TV on that wall would be great.

@ShikokuFoodForest 4 дня назад

Hello Matt. You’ve done such a great job renovating your house! I’m Canadian teaching in Southern Shikoku. I figure you are too young to have retired already, so I’m curious how are you supporting yourself financially and what type of visa were you able to get? Are you planning on staying there long term? Do you live there 12 months of the year?

@Kraken6_9 4 дня назад

an industrial plaster finish on that plain kitchen wall with an art piece would look great

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

Ohh nice idea too :)

@lillianmvargaso4960 5 дней назад

❤❤❤ You have done so well; it all looks beautiful! Lots of hard work- your health is your blessing. Beautiful enjoy; thank you for sharing with us❤ In Tucson AZ or Hades😂

@brendaburton5645 4 дня назад

On wall put by dining table, put up a tv: you'll be able to have snow boarding videos, change it to a crackling fire (thank you You Tube) and more.

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

That’s a good option. My only concern is distraction 🙃

@TheFrickshow День назад

just watched this with my in-laws who are house builders in Japan. they were laughing.. there is a good reason why there is no insulation under floor and wooden ceilings... and whats behind the walls can be the nastiest surprise and another reason why Japanese never would touch those houses not even for free.... but it seems foreigners ego knows better than the locals.. never ever ever touch those 35yr plus Akira houses in Japan !!! there is a reason why no locals want to buy them.. the real good stuff local builders snap up the trash is sold to naive foreigners..

@jazziecat2354 5 дней назад

WOW!!! 150.00 you would not get that here USA!!

@ethanmandel2413 2 дня назад

Wonderful house! I love your renovations. I hope you flip the insulation as another person commented recommended, as it needs to be flipped to the correct side.

@anthonymeco 3 дня назад

Hi Matt.. You should find heat pumps dry the air out and will most likely reduce the mould.. Loving the content 👌

@kingrando 4 дня назад

Some feedback. Please install water feature in the outside area behind house 🐟 Add a mural on the wall and the tv with a small bezel! Then your screensaver can have your mural, which gives the illusion the mural is complete. With the flexibility to use the TV for snowboarding videos or fireplace simulation.

@bguy1954 5 дней назад

i have been watching from beginning and for one main reason at first. My name is Billy Guy and living in Hawaii but WAIT i have a son name NAT GUY who lives in toyko somewhere....funny same names almost..

@MrHappyQuasar 3 дня назад

Thanks for all the videos. if really like to see one in winter and what things you have to do in regards to the snow. what you would have to do or organise if you were away for some or all of the winter etc.

@lisasides5988 5 дней назад

I love what you have done with the house. I also need lots of natural light for motivation. Fabulous! Geetings from Las Vegas.

@fesc22 5 дней назад

Do you work remotely or around the city where you live? The shower room came out looking real nice.

@iancluroe5659 5 дней назад

Lovely house. I found that $70 listing… needs a bit of elbow grease!

@luna55500 5 дней назад

So very happy for you and your house and making your renovations to make your house your comfortable home!! We enjoy your videos. Very calming and the way you video when you're out and about feels as though we're right there!! Very informative thank you!

@HarrysHappenings 4 дня назад

Love the chipboard walls. Once sealed the colour comes out

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

Thanks! It works well for now and I’m happy with the choice :)

@emy1111 5 дней назад

Are you going to prune your momiji? if you would like to start shaping a good time is autumn just as the leaves are dropping.

@JBonniwell100 5 дней назад

Thank you, Matt,

@jozefi68 4 дня назад

Very very Beautiful😍a lovely place to live in😊

@proto7688 5 дней назад

How'd you stay motivated? Any plans for starting family in Japan?

@Manley156 5 дней назад

27:32 This silence and lack of industrial noise is fantastic

@nasunoyoichi5253 4 дня назад

If you don't mind sharing, could you give a breakdown of how much your monthly expenses are? Like electric in summer vs winter, water and groceries? Excluding any personal excursions or entertainment. Thank you.

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

Will do! I’ll put some time aside making a detailed video about it

@Jeresean 4 дня назад

Hi Matt thanks for the video, where do you view such property listing?

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

You can check on athome.co.jp

@dorothyjames5623 5 дней назад

What in the world are we doing wrong in this country. Real estate cost…taxes are insane. You have done a wonderful job ..you have a beautiful home.

@jlc928 5 дней назад

Looks fantastic Matt. You truly have done a wonderful job. Cheers

@jcolucci1289 5 дней назад

Hi Matt! The paint colour outside, game changer! Everything looks great. I've enjoyed the journey so far!

@kosanmr2 5 дней назад

looks awesome!

@pigbenis274 4 дня назад

I have the exact same dumbbells and bench, lol

@im.mattguy 3 дня назад

Thanks to Amazon

@Quicez 2 дня назад

I reckon you also speak Japanese fluently, or do you get by with few words? Thanks for the great video, btw! It's really inspiring to follow your journey, so keep it up!

@mikej1097 День назад

@7:16 I have to stop you right there. I'm an electrical engineer in Florida - 100 amps is very common, 200 amps you only see in large homes (IE 5 bedrooms with multiple 'living spaces' a pool and a hot tub and EV charger). You have to get into the territory of mansion to require 400 amps. I designed a 3 story, 7 bedroom, 9 bathroom townhouse with a game room, theater room, EV charger and it got a 225 amp service. And that sucker needed a two section panel with 84 breaker spaces. So anyone else reading this he made a mistake here. 100 amp is what typical houses will have in the US. I was surprised to hear that your service was 20 amps to start with - especially considering you had an AC unit to start with. Is your service 3 phase?

@anispinner 4 часа назад

Should it still be called a $6000 house lol? Good job making a proper home though.

@cocolenchojapan 2 дня назад

you have done a great job and really like your touches.

@din3832 День назад

Matt, you house is looking incredible!!! congratulations!! Can i ask a question about the insulation? you did insulate the windows but what about the overall house insulation? does it have insulation on the floor? roof? and walls? very curious to know !

@renaelucas-hall6711 День назад

I love your home, such a wise choice, and what a bargain! You've done a wonderful job doing it up and making it so liveable. The outside paint job is wonderful and your interior design choices are modern and on-trend. I asked some Japanese friends who are studying architecture about whether they like your home. They're envious and thinking of moving out of Tokyo into something similar after watching your videos.

@marceld6061 2 дня назад

I love what you've done with the place. Especially the 'cat' on the heater. Where else would a cat be? I found the house on Google Earth. The area is an unusual mix of residential and commercial. Unusual, that is, for me, as a North American. The choice for OSB (oriented strand board) in the wet areas of the home is an unusual choice. On the west coast of Canada, OSB has played a big part in the 'Leaky Condo Crisis' . Moisture would get through the exterior cladding and the OSB wouldn't dry out properly. Mould *loves* the components of OSB and will thrive! Be sure to coat the panels thoroughly with a moisture proof coating and seal all seams.

@le_th_ 3 дня назад

I clicked on your video probably 10--11 times, if not more. I saw something like 7-8 snippets for Downy fabric softener and 2-3 paper flower bouquet commercials. I never did see your video.

@Bluesky-kp9ml 2 дня назад

It’s great if you were capable of living in extreme hot weather in the summer and severe cold winter in Niigata prefecture. If you are young and adventurous yes this place would be wonderful.