I purchased my abandoned akiya house for $6,000 in Kyoto Japan

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A detailed look at steps you can take to find a cheap akiya house in Japan. Abandoned houses are called #akiya in Japan.
Step 1: Searching the Web for a Property in Japan 00:27
Step 2: Figure out a Budget and Costs 04:51
Step 3: Contacting the Seller and Complications 07:36
Many people have different stories on how they found their houses. Share your story in the comments below!
Akiya Kanji: 空き家
#akiya #abandoned #空き家
More context on this video:
I have lived in Japan for almost 8 years. I am married and I had extensive help from my wife to buy our house.
The renovation costs are just broad estimates and each house will have different needs and costs.
You can find houses in a wide range of conditions.
You may be interested in buying something cheaper and renovating it yourself or you may consider paying someone to renovate it for you.
Be aware that renovation costs can increase fast when hiring carpenters to do the job for you.
32% of Japan is over the age of 60. That number is expected to increase dramatically within the next decade. This means that many towns and small cities are in danger of collapsing.
This can make houses outside of major cities very cheap. The amount of vacant homes continues to increase. Buying these houses is not a way to make a business or profit. They simple are not desired by the Japanese public. Therefore don't expect any of these houses to appreciate in value. If anything, they will only continue to stay stagnate in price. The amount of akiya houses will only continue to increase.
I am not aware of any loans available for houses this old and cheap.
Everyone I know that has bought a house has always paid for their houses in cash.
Buying property in Japan will not automatically allow you to get a visa in Japan. Buying an akiya house in Japan should only be considered when you can, first, support yourself in Japan, and have a valid resident card or you’re filthy rich and love buying house in random countries for vacation lol 🤑
Free houses in Japan -
Many people love the idea of getting something for free. Sure, free is great.
This is a tricky topic and I wanted to share more information on the many downfalls of this idea.
In the next video in this series, I will explain some things you need to know about the ''free house'' craze in Japan.
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for helping me film some of the footage in the video. If you need a great film maker in Osaka, be sure to check him out!
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@xaviercartana5981 Год назад

Hi Danny, very informative and useful video. I visited quite a lot places in Japan, Ine too. I think you made a good decision buying that house. Ine is one of the most beautiful and special villages I've seen there. I was astonished by the amount of eagles flying there and by the coast itself !!!

@DIYJapan Год назад

Thanks Xavier! I love the hawks but they have a mission to drown my drone in the ocean. They dive at it anytime they see it. I can only fly when they are not near me otherwise I risk the drone being attacked and ending up at the bottom of the ocean lol

@billlinghurst 7 месяцев назад

What other places do you recommend??

@joanpjlee 7 месяцев назад

@@DIYJapan were u able to get a residence visa for purchasing the property?

@DIYJapan 7 месяцев назад

@joanpjlee You cannot get a visa just by purchasing a house. There is no such provision unfortunately.

@aviationaviation1032 4 месяца назад

Danny ,great video and very informative. I live outside of Japan and I have started the process of buying an Akiya home. I have found a home on line but my issue now is I need to locate a lawyer that is reasonably priced who can complete the negotiations and complete the sale for me. I don't speak Japanese so I need a lawyer who can communicate in English. I would be grateful for any recommendations you could me for a lawyer possibly the lawyer you used. The property is being sold by the Akiya bank which is the government I believe. I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards George

@NicholasBall130 2 месяца назад

Back in the day, when I purchased my first home to live-in; that was Miami in the early 1990s, first mortgages with rates of 8 to 9% and 9% to 10% were typical. People will have to accept the possibility that we won't ever return to 3%. If sellers must sell, home prices will have to decline, and lower evaluations will follow. Pretty sure I'm not alone in my chain of thoughts.

@StocksWolf752 2 месяца назад

If anything, it'll get worse. Very soon, affordable housing will no longer be affordable. So anything anyone want to do, I will advise they do it now because the prices today will look like dips tomorrow. Until the Fed clamps down even further, I think we're going to see hysteria due to rampant inflation. You can't halfway rip the band-aid off.

@EleanorBaker474 2 месяца назад

Home prices will come down eventually, but for now; get your money (as much as you can) out of the housing market and get into the financial markets or gold. The new mortgage rates are crazy, add to that the recession and the fact that mortgage guidelines are getting more difficult. Home prices will need to fall by a minimum of 40% (more like 50%) before the market normalizes. If you are in cross roads or need sincere advise on the best moves to take now its best you seek an independent advisor who knows about the financial markets.

@StacieBMui 2 месяца назад

How can I participate in this? I sincerely aspire to establish a secure financial future and am eager to participate. Who is the driving force behind your success?.

@EleanorBaker474 2 месяца назад

Sonya lee Mitchell is the licensed fiduciary I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

@DIYJapan Месяц назад

I hope it starts going down for the sake of future home owners because otherwise people will just be trapped at the mercy of landlords. Maybe that’s how they want it.

@twowheelsintokyo7039 2 месяца назад

There is a lot more to the story of buying an Akiya and living in Japan. First, you need to be able to live in Japan in the first place. This, for most people, means you can get a work visa, or marry a Japanese national who earns enough to support the both of you. The areas were the cheapest houses are located happens to the the places were work is the hardest to find. I could easily find a dirt-cheap home in 90% of Japan for next to nothing, but, unfortunately, in these areas you are likely to find work which pays next to nothing. And if I don't want to actually buy a home, I could rent a family-size house for as little as $100 per month. You can find these cheap rentals through the village or ward offices in the countryside, and if you have a spouse visa, they can also help find you a decent job, if you don't mind commercial fishing or are a skilled laborer. When looking at houses, keep in mind that most Akiya are made of wood. Wood is perishable, it dries, rots, and is tasty to insects. Japan has 4 distinct seasons, which accelerate the decay rate of wood. When you look at a properly, look at the ceiling for water stains, look at the walls for water stains, smell the air for mold and fungus. Look at the walls and make sure the corners are vertical, and the siding doesn't sag. Look at the roofline and make sure that it is vertical. Inside the house, look under the tatami mats to see if the floor boards are in good condition, and look above the ceiling to see the condition of the roof supports. Push the walls and see if they move, push the door posts and see if the house shakes. Check the plumbing, and the condition of the flooring in the bathrooms and kitchen. Try to get the water turned on before your visit so you can see if the taps work and the toilet flushes. Many Akiya have "Turkish" toilets, the kind you can't sit on, and must squat over. Check the septic systems, many homes in the country use a septic tank. Pluming and septic repairs are very costly, try to find a home which has good plumbing. When you find a building you like, negotiate hard. If the house and lot are full of junk, ask them to include junk removal in the price. Also, price how much it will cost to replace the tatami mats in an older house, and see if you can use this when negotiating. Replacing the tatami makes the house look much better, and can make it smell like new. And, if you are looking at a house in the northern parts of Japan, keep in mind that it can snow deeply in the winter, find out about road maintenance, how often the roads are plowed, and who you can contact if your road becomes impassible. Most countryside Akiya are situated in clusters of houses, so you'll probably have neighbors close at hand. Make friends with your neighbors as early as possible, help them when they need help, and they'll return the favor. If you need work done to your house, they'll be able to advise you how to do it the most economically, or they may be skilled enough that you can hire them to help. For myself, I live in the middle of Tokyo, but am in the process of securing an Akiya in the countryside in an area where I can cycle and enjoy nature in the summer, and enjoy skiing in the winter. It's been a fun process so far, I've found several properties which the owners are willing to hand over for free, though of course there are the usual legal and red tape fees, and things which are supposedly "free" often end up costing more in the long run than something which would have been considered "expensive."

@DIYJapan 2 месяца назад

Good advice. I totally agree with everything you’re saying. This video was just how I found the house. But you’re right, it’s an immensely complicated topic and just can’t be covered in a 10 minute video. I have dome similar topics coming out in the near future. Just now have the time to dig a little deeper.

@kingofthejungle2894 Месяц назад

Wow thanks for the great info! What do you mean by vertikal corner?

@Yasco-de-Jp Год назад

People in rural Japan tend to be very nosey with each other. Some of them hate foreigners. They know what their neighbors are doing every minute under their 24/7 surveillance and constantly badmouth on somebody in the town. Some of them do it as their hobby. So I would recommend to talk to at least a few neighbors of the house you are looking at. Plus, ask them what type of "Cho-naikai" they are running and meet the Cho-naikai boss. If you don't like the boss, stay away from the town. Lastly, watch out for earthquake especially if you live in a Kominka. Do not sleep in the 1st floor and next to large furniture.

@DIYJapan Год назад

I completely agree! My neighbors are nosey but super nice. Mostly they are curious because they are relatives of the house's previous owner. I think you hit the nail in the head on all points... but this video was mainly to talk about finding a house. There are too many side topics that I just can't cover in one video. The pros and, definitely the cons, are a huge can of worms that I just wasn't willing to open. Too many people, especially gaijin living in Japan, have strong opinions and disagreements about what we, as a foreign community, should do to 'integrate' and get respected in local Japanese communities. It's something I would love to cover but... just not ready for the amount of negative discourse that comes with it. Hopefully in the near future I'd like to talk more about earthquake topics. Seems to be on everyones minds with the old houses. We'll see ✌

@tonymoretti2347 Год назад

There is a lot of hatred towards foreigners in Japan your a %100 correct

@lwwwwl 11 месяцев назад

生々しいけど　都心でも　戸建てならどこでもある

@clinton4161 11 месяцев назад

That's rural people everywhere.

@eldiablo3794 11 месяцев назад

Foreigners are known as Gaijin. I actually learned that reading frank millers 1982 Wolverine comic book arc when Logan lived in japan and fought the yakuza.

@Limastudent Год назад

For those who don't know, one must have a sponsor to live in Japan long-term. Usually the place you are employed at or a Japanese spouse. Also, these houses have no heat. It will be freezing. Also, termites. The common visa is for 3 months only. Very well done video.

@DIYJapan Год назад

Good information, you’re totally correct. That should be step number 1, get a visa! These houses can be tough to renovate and insulate… it’s too much information to cover in one video for sure.

@CrimLawGeek Год назад

The lack of heat seems like a perfect situation for mini-split heat pumps.

@DIYJapan Год назад

@@CrimLawGeek You are correct. We actually run two heat pumps upstairs on opposing sides. I still have to figure out a better way to cool things though. They are not as efficient in the dead of summer as we'd like them to be. But at night they keep us cool.

@HauTran-sunfromsouth 11 месяцев назад

@@DIYJapan So, any kind of visa is okay? Travel visa or working visa?? Example, i have travel visa in Japan for 1-3y. And I travel there only, can I bough “cheap house” like this?? Or must have greencard pr??

@wasdplayer 11 месяцев назад

@@HauTran-sunfromsouth Yeah, pretty much. Although keep in mind that if you really want to live in a house, especially in Japan - learn the language.

@yoshigamer64 11 месяцев назад

Living in the countryside of Japan is waaaaaaaaaaaay harder than living in the cities. I'm Japanese, but the times after moving from Osaka to Okayama was really tough. There are so many unspoken rules, and even if you completely understand those, and even if you are willing to have a good relationship between the neighbours, they still treat you as an annoying outsider. Also, there are spots you should never go or live in, which is a huge taboo in the Japanese society but still secretly believed by the Japanese. You have to know that there is a huge chance of trying to live in a quiet world but end up getting depressed. Despite that, he decided to do it, and doing pretty well. That's why I think he is so strong. I really hope he will love his new life in Japan.

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

I can totally agree with you. But this topic is so complex and it's not easily explained to people who have never lived in the countryside. I am happy you are doing well considering the added complexity of living in the countryside. I personally don't let what people around me think of me affect where and how I live. The neighbors can think and act how they want. It won't change my happiness and it won’t sway my decisions. I don’t need anyone else’s opinions. After all, it’s my life to live how I see fit, not theirs.

@haikaikokoni369_ 11 месяцев назад

?? Seems that your mindset is on the conservative discouraging one that most use as an excuse to totally refuse any gaijins from living and owning a house in Japan. Nice try but this kind of nonsense doesn’t work with determined people and no, it’s not a matter to be strong or not. It’s a matter of being authentic to oneself and not to idiotic peer pressure. Cheers

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

I can see your point and agree with it to some degree, but not everyone thinks the same way. For some, it's imperative to have the community adore them and accept them. Otherwise they feel rejected and depressed. People feel that it will add to their experience living in Japan if everyone in the community loves them. But that is nearly impossible. In fact, chances are, most of the community will probably not like you and the rest will probably care less that you live there. It isn't the end all if the majority of people don’t like me. Everyone is entitled to live how they want and to form their own (biased) opinions, I really can’t control what they think of me outside of common curtsies. I don’t see life in black and white. They love me I stay, they hate me I leave….I don’t think this way. For me if they love me great, if they hate… so what? Lol

@Omagatsuhi 10 месяцев назад

Living in Kyoto would be waaaay harder to live in the countryside. Even a few local ‘non-Kyoto’ Japanese neighbors around my machiya (rented out to an expat) told me that they are never truly ‘accepted’ by their community even after decades of living in Kyoto. Kyoto>countryside>suburb>city.

@yoshigamer64 10 месяцев назад

@@Omagatsuhi You are completely right, Kyoto is special. Kyoto is a city that has been the capital of Japan for more than a millennium. People who have lived in Kyoto and interacted with their neighborhoods for hundreds of years since the time of their ancestors, would NEVER recognize a person who has lived in Kyoto for only a few decades as a true "Kyotoite". Also, even if you have lived in Kyoto for that long, the hierarchy changes depending on whether you lived in the traditionally prosperous " _rakuchu_ (洛中='in-palace')" area or the less prosperous " _rakugai_ (洛外='out-palace')" area. When locals say "Kyoto," they are more likely to refer to _rakuchu_ than to Kyoto City or Kyoto Prefecture. Therefore, it is quite common for people from the countryside of Kyoto to say "I'm going to Kyoto" when they go to visit the center of Kyoto, even though they themselves are also from Kyoto. I have lived in Kyoto and my parents have homes in Kyoto and Nara. I do love the city, but I would never recommend living in Kyoto for the rest of your life. Since it is a basin, the weather is terrible, and it is not very convenient. It is much easier to live in Osaka and take the $3 train to Kyoto, both in terms of climate and relationships with the locals.

@jesus.christis.lord.foreve899 11 месяцев назад

♡ to the sibling caring for the father's house after 3 decades of being the designated person to care for it hopefully this brought all the family closer together for always

@jackson7922 Год назад

I like the flow of your content, really good mix of scenery and editing. I didn't think I'd be starting an akiya search so soon, but like with tracking down all those estranged family members , this will be a long and patient process. The sooner I get started, the better off I'll be. Thank you for the information.

@DIYJapan Год назад

Thanks and you're welcome. I think my situation was a little uncommon. But it never hurts to start looking now. You can get an idea of the market, what is available and you start to understand a good deal when you see one by looking a lot.

@henrywallace1732 10 месяцев назад

Very informative. Loved the editing and beautiful scenery, too! Keep up the good work!

@DIYJapan 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@evergreen2051 Год назад

Mine was aquired through the town Akiya bank. Though price at about $7000, total cost after real estate agent, survey cost and paying last year taxes. $12000. Don't forget if your house is require to connect to public sewage that will cost an arm and leg. Mine was estimated @ $16000 just to connect.😢😢.

@DIYJapan Год назад

That is a much larger amount for the house after all the costs. The $9,000 I paid for the toilet room was for running pipes and the connection fee from the city of $2,500. But I was lucky, the sewage connection was just outside of my house. It didn't take much to reach it. We made all those estimates before we bought the house. We didn't want any surprises.

@allworksnew 8 месяцев назад

Damn what do you do to afford 16k?

@evergreen2051 8 месяцев назад

@@allworksnew I'll have to take a year off to work then quit and continue.

@AndyTN64 2 месяца назад

What about property taxes

@matten_zero Месяц назад

Compared to the price of a starter home in California and this is basically like free. Akiya is the way to go. Save up and start a digital facing business in Japan.

@LivingStoicForever 6 месяцев назад

Your personality is awesome! The phone call scene was incredible. Thank you!

@DIYJapan 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@OddboyChannel 11 месяцев назад

Super informative, man! Great stuff.

@junkogreene5644 11 месяцев назад

Excellent information! Practical and realistic. My Japanese (ex-) partner and I bought a thatch-roofed kominka many years ago. He was able to handle the paperwork and get us integrated with the neighbors (most nice, some not). The seller was a tough old guy who raised the price by 40% at the last minute, so we gave up. Then year later, he contacted us to say he'd sell at the original quote because we seemed to want the house so much. I was able to commute by car to universities for teaching work. Nowadays, telework may be possible. However, it's really necessary to consider if you can make a living, and if practical aspects will be handled in the future by local municipalities. Due to the lack of a tax base in some very rural areas, some communities don't even plow roads in winter anymore. If the local school has a few kids attending, snow will be plowed, but if not? Anyway, if you're the sort of person who likes camping, life in a rural old kominka is great fun!

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

What a crazy guy trying to raise the price last minute. I would have been so angry! My town gets extra tax money from Kyoto prefecture because of it's cultural significance and designation so it's well managed and maintained. But many other towns don't fare so well as you said. How is it maintaining a thatch-roofed house? I love the look of them but I can imagine that there is more complex maintenance to them.

@junkogreene5644 11 месяцев назад

@@DIYJapan Yes, your area is so unique. Seems like the best of both worlds with rural charm but some municipal and tourist money coming in. The previous owner of the farmhouse had put a tin roof over the thatch. From the inside looking up, it was amazing to see the how the thatch was secured to the beams with rope. (From the outside, it was just a big piece of tin.) Did you hear about the British woman some years ago who brought in a British thatcher to re-thatch her house in Miyama-cho (for room and board)? It took him a full year with a team of volunteers and the process is documented. Supposedly thatch doesn't last as long as it used because of acid rain, but there are people who are trying to keep the art alive.

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

Sounds like a great story! In Kyoto prefecture it's still possible to see many of these types of houses. Most have the tin roofs over them but every now and then you see an open thatched roof house. They are great to see but I understand why they cover them. The carpenters and skill set to keep these houses going are slowly dying out. But I think it's popular now to just cover the house with tin and also close the ceiling. It's as if they are ashamed of the style and are trying to hide it lol

@The.Harsh.Truths 4 месяца назад

I would have offered to buy the house 10% lower than the asking price after the seller pulled that stunt and came crawling back a year later.

@JamesBond-fg2zk 10 месяцев назад

I subscribed! I like your story telling approach! Very easy to watch and gather any details.

@DIYJapan 10 месяцев назад

Thanks double 0 seven! Means a lot coming from the legend. Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos!

@helloicanseeu2 Год назад

amazing story, ty4sharing

@anshulvijh 11 месяцев назад

Loved the pace of this video so much :)

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

Awesome, thank you!

@jonlilley2832 7 месяцев назад

I lived in Japan (Kansai) for many years (over 20 years ago) and was always told that foreigners could not buy property in Japan. I was thwarted every time I inquired so to hear this is really mind bending! I'm still trying to wrap my head around it all. I probably won't buy, but I will return to visit. I'm too wrapped up in my life here in the US now. But, thank you so much for the information! It's a lot to think about!

@DIYJapan 7 месяцев назад

I'm sure Kansai was a completely different place 20 years ago! I think maybe people told you it wasn't possible out of ignorance. Most people in Japan, as you may know, don't want to give you advice that is wrong so it's easier just to say '' You can't do that'' for fear that they might be wrong if they say it's ok. Or it's the whole ''You live here? When are you going back to your country?'' remark... like saying '' you couldn't possible be planning on staying... so you can't be serious about buying a house''. But as far as I know, Chinese and Korean nationals have been buying property here like crazy for a long time. Half of Kyoto, I hear, is Chinese owned.

@vivk2950 Месяц назад

These days Japan is a different country compared to 20 yrs ago. More easy to migrate to Japan now than 20 yrs ago

@defskill9484 Месяц назад

This video really helped me alot! Thank you so so much! 💜

@DIYJapan Месяц назад

Glad it helped!

@UncleVuitton 10 месяцев назад

I’m glad someone finally talked about the complexity of looking for the original owner of the house

@DIYJapan 10 месяцев назад

I could go on all week about it lol

@daRich_X 11 месяцев назад

Wow that village by the water is really interesting. I have never visited a place like that but now I will put it on my list of places to visit when I come again to Japan. Thanks! ✌

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

You're welcome! Glad I could bring attention to the little village. It's starting to become popular but it's still a far-off reach for most visitors.

@amitpadgaonkar8830 2 месяца назад

@@DIYJapan Whats the name of the village? How is the internet connectivity?

@DIYJapan 2 месяца назад

@amitpadgaonkar8830 the town is called “Ine” and the internet is slow lol but tolerable.

@robindong3802 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing your info. It is very helpful in deed.

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

You're welcome!

@mixtereE 6 дней назад

a very helpful and amusing composition. Well done.

@DIYJapan 5 дней назад

Many thanks! 🙏

@anthonyluongo Год назад

Cool videos man, I will be following. Thanks for sharing.

@DIYJapan Год назад

Thanks for the support! ✌

@X3lfl3X 11 месяцев назад

great!, absolutely huge accomplishment! but also so much more to come!

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

Thanks ✌

@akiyajapan Год назад

About time! I remember telling you to make this video months ago. 😂 Looking forward to it!

@DIYJapan Год назад

Yeah, it took too long to make lol

@investimentossamurai 4 месяца назад

Nice video. Lived in Japan for about 21 years, never knew that it was possible to buy a cheap house... I guess, things changed in 12 years... Now I'm thinking to go back to Japan, probably will search for a house to buy instead of paying high rent for small rooms... Love the countryside, is way cheaper and very quiet to live. I can speak and read very well, so it will not be a problem to communicate with others.

@DIYJapan 4 месяца назад

If you can speak and read than you’re golden. Prices are still cheap because of supply and demand. I figure in the next ten years, as the population ages, the glut of houses will just increase.

@stopato5772 Год назад

Informative video. I hope you and your wife are happy in your lovely seaside location.

@DIYJapan Год назад

Appreciate it!

@silviokawakami3906 7 месяцев назад

Thx for the video man! Very informative!

@DIYJapan 7 месяцев назад

Hope it was helpful!

@w0ody16 9 месяцев назад

I've been checking out akiya as an american who works from home and is sick of our terrible housing market. I've got the money to buy one of these places. Always been interested in Japan. This video did great addressing some concerns I've had.

@DIYJapan 9 месяцев назад

I got tired of the roller coaster of the American housing market too. It’s a speculative market based on gains and losses. Japan is different. Housing is seen as just that, housing. Very hard to see gains in real estate as a business but as “housing” to live, it can be affordable.

@w0ody16 9 месяцев назад

@@DIYJapan yes, it's how housing should be. I'm hoping Americans start pushing for political policy change when it comes to housing because it's so bad here. It's killing the American dream- we don't have the opportunities that our parents did.

@DIYJapan 9 месяцев назад

Yeah, great grandparents had 5-10 year mortgages and then owned their homes, I remember my parents complaining about having a 15 year mortgage… now the average is 30 with it creeping into 40-50 year loans… what is even the point.

@retardson4221 Месяц назад

So youre tired of housing market in your country and decided to start buying houses in other country to make their market prices unaffordable too?

@billyhiggins1908 10 месяцев назад

Omg that inheritance part explanation was very intense buj I am glad everything went smoothly🙆🙏🎶💯🙋

@DIYJapan 10 месяцев назад

Thanks 🙏 back then it was nerve racking for sure 😱

@Life_is_Shorts 8 месяцев назад

Great video I loved it very much thanks for the support

@DIYJapan 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for coming! Glad you loved it!

@thursday315 10 месяцев назад

The level of complication with multiple owners was absolutely insane!

@DIYJapan 10 месяцев назад

It was a exercise in patience for sure lol 😂

@pumpkinheadzj-o437 10 месяцев назад

Great insight into housing in Japan my friend!

@DIYJapan 10 месяцев назад

Appreciate it!

@AnnetteLovesFreedom 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, this was a very helpful video.

@DIYJapan 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@mfareed7735 11 месяцев назад

Very informative and useful video.thanks a lot

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@BGP369 Год назад

The deer do not respect our land, must put up a 1.5m tall fence or they will eat all ur veg and poop all over the rest. interestingly, a few days ago Japan changed the lower limit for who can buy a Nouchi farm plot WITHOUT being a farmer. Now a regular person can buy such land which often comes with a Kominka (often the type of house that is abandoned vacant, or Akiya), just need to go thru the hoops to transfer land ownership registration. If anyone is going to buy an Akiya, the best resource IMO is to make contact with a local realtor. Smaller towns are usually very close knit, and the best sites are only known by locals, often never posted online.

@DIYJapan Год назад

My neighbor loves to put blue cloth tape all around my property to keep them away. She says she's helping me keep the deer off the land and from eating my tulips and flowers... doesn't work. Great news about the farm land. If they would have done that sooner... I would have considered a farm house instead. Dying to have a proper garden but not willing to have to take classes and farm 100 acres of rice. There are so many resources now. It's really hard to cover everything in one video lol

@vitaliyfedorenko8098 11 месяцев назад

Very cool video, thanks!

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it!

@mattmacpherson1033 Месяц назад

Wow what a convoluted ownership process. Thanks for sharing some of the pitfalls.

@DIYJapan 29 дней назад

Nothing is easy in Japan lol

@FoxyfloofJumps 2 месяца назад

This is really helpful. The inheritance issues is really interesting, and not something I was familiar with. Also, the necessity of having good command of the language is something so many online tour-guides seem to gloss over. It's one thing if you're visitng, but living there permanently is so very different. Thank you!

@DIYJapan 2 месяца назад

It's so true. Without proper knowledge of Japanese, then the process becomes that much more complex.

@juandiaz6728 Год назад

Great video! Love the format and style. Very informative and it shows the beauty of your surroundings!

@DIYJapan Год назад

Thanks man!

@ayimse5849 9 месяцев назад

Hi Danny. It's a very good informative video.

@DIYJapan 9 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Slurpified 10 месяцев назад

Dude that is crazy. That location is amazing too.

@DIYJapan 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! It’s a tranquil place to live too.

@digby_dooright 8 месяцев назад

Yeah, but everyone knows the abandoned houses in the country have ghosts. 😬🙈

@mrman4492 Год назад

Thanks for the info

@DIYJapan Год назад

Any time!

@namaefumei 4 месяца назад

Great video, thanks.

@DIYJapan 4 месяца назад

Glad you liked it!

@deprexion1763 Год назад

these vids are getting better every upload

@DIYJapan Год назад

Thanks for the compliments always!

@cran6erry 5 месяцев назад

what a beautiful place to live! congrats

@DIYJapan 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!!!

@hmari2778 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant. As a Japanese, you worded exactly well about the terrible complication of Japanese system! Even as a Japanese, it was so tough to find even renting a room due to comication of the unwritten rules, I imagine it can be very hard for non Japanese to buy a house or land. Having said that, I am very much interested in buying Akiya😊

@DIYJapan 8 месяцев назад

It wasn't easy. It took a lot of patience. Good luck on the Akiya hunt!

@digby_dooright 8 месяцев назад

You are very handsome. Can I come and live with you? 😂🦔🦡🐾🐭🐇@@DIYJapan

@jameskao1001 9 месяцев назад

Great job!

@DIYJapan 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@costa2k1 Год назад

Searching in Japanese it's mostly useful when you're searching for a house in a more remote or less searched area (based on my experience)

@DIYJapan Год назад

It definitely doesn't hurt to look in either language.

@marilynnschroeder4436 8 месяцев назад

Very nice, informative video. You even had me laughing out loud when you pretend called the long lost relative 😂. Mazel Tov on you new house!

@DIYJapan 8 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it! I always try to put some laughs in it lol 😂

@PolyMathWannaBe62 3 месяца назад

One of the best videos I've ever seen o. RU-vid

@DIYJapan 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching! ✌

@tankeryy1566 10 месяцев назад

this is nice, thanks for sharing! i honestly half-expected this video to be fake/scam but its legit!

@DIYJapan 10 месяцев назад

Now that you pointed it out... it kinda does have that fake/scam vibe to it lol Glad you stuck with it and enjoyed it!

@tankeryy1566 10 месяцев назад

@@DIYJapan yep, thank you once again for sharing! also in my opinion, theres no need to change the title, "I purchased my abandoned akiya house for $6,000 in Kyoto Japan" is alright in my opinion, whats important is the content of the video! thank you again!

@artbronny3432 Год назад

Such a gorgeous spot.😍

@DIYJapan Год назад

Thanks! 😆

@Yozo_official Год назад

Saw an ad for this on Reddit. Underated

@DIYJapan Год назад

I appreciate the props!

@johnsmith7012 2 месяца назад

helpful video，thanks a lot

@DIYJapan 2 месяца назад

You’re welcome!

@ripwig6682 5 месяцев назад

Great video

@DIYJapan 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@done.6191 Месяц назад

Subbed and Liked! Thanks!

@DIYJapan 29 дней назад

✌️

@andreanah5879 9 месяцев назад

Thank you

@DIYJapan 9 месяцев назад

You’re welcome! Hope I helped some!

@slyparranini7639 11 месяцев назад

Love your humorous style man 😂

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

Appreciate it!

@yukiradcliffe7064 11 месяцев назад

This is such good information! Thanks for putting this out there. When you moved into your house, did it have electricity? Was it difficult to get internet hooked up? These are problems I worry I'll have when I move :)

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

I think I had the same worries but electricity was no problem. Just turned the service on and all the lights worked just fine. Internet was fine too. But it might not be the case in some cities. Maybe I was just lucky.

@SLOBeachboy Месяц назад

All I want to know is how you spent $9000 on a toilet. A few years ago I did an entire garage conversion here in California for about $7000 and its probably the nicest such apartment I’ve ever seen. And the bathroom in particular is very modern and looks like something you would find in a very expensive ultra-modern house in the Hollywood hills. Anyway, that price included lumber for framing, insulation, drywall, electrical, plumbing, and all fixtures. The water heater, mini-split AC, and refrigerator were also included in that price. Of course, I did 100% of the labor myself and I spent as much time shopping for bargains as I did building it. And of course it was all done to code.

@DIYJapan Месяц назад

The answer is complicated. I wasn’t super clear in everything that went into the cost of the bathroom. But basically the toilet was 2k itself. The bathroom was just a hole and needed to be filled, new plumbing made, and a sewage connection needed as well. That required, digging, a plumber, as well as a 3k payment to the city for the sewer connection. It also included new drain pipe connections for the kitchen, shower room and washing machine that were not previously there. That all got lumped into the cost… so that’s really why it was so expensive. Labor in Japan isn’t cheap either… and I just didn’t have the ability to do it myself. In Japan, inly certified plumbers are allowed to lay plumbing for city sewage systems so it had to be a city certified plumber.

@jasonking6892 8 месяцев назад

Nice one 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@DIYJapan 8 месяцев назад

Thanks! 🙏

@TraditionalJapaneseHouse Год назад

We bought summer house in Japan also , we have a lot of friends there, we spent time over there every year. we still love it. We want to sell it because we getting old to travel anymore.

@ChristopherCricketWallace 11 месяцев назад

where is it and how much?

@TraditionalJapaneseHouse 11 месяцев назад

@@ChristopherCricketWallace Okayama, thirty thousand

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

It's a great idea to have a house just to visit for vacation. It doesn't take much to just keep the house for a vacation home. Taxes are very inexpensive compared to other countries. Okayama is such a great city in my opinion.

@TraditionalJapaneseHouse 10 месяцев назад

@@ChristopherCricketWallaceI have a YT VDO on my CN if you would like to see my house.

@TraditionalJapaneseHouse 10 месяцев назад

@@ChristopherCricketWallace I have a YT VDO on my CN if you would like to see my house.

@bluegiant13 9 месяцев назад

This makes me want to buy a house there and rejuvenate the town

@DIYJapan 9 месяцев назад

The town is actually a pretty popular tourist destination. Population is a bit old… might need help repopulating in 5 years or so though lol

@evelininjapan Год назад

My house was 1.5 million yen and in fantastic condition, even though it's been empty for 10+ years

@DIYJapan Год назад

Sounds like a great deal! Share some photos sometime! Are you in the Hiroshima area? I just assume because you visited the 'virra' lol

@hammersampson 10 месяцев назад

Here in California, houses like these (needs major repairs) typically sell for $500,000 or more. Even with repair costs, this is a bargain!

@DIYJapan 10 месяцев назад

Can’t imagine paying that much for a house that needs renovations ☠️

@UncleVuitton 10 месяцев назад

But you’re comparing California to a country side

@voice.of.reason 7 месяцев назад

That is way over priced. Expect a 60% house price crash in Cali over the next 5 years

@Xx0ME0xX 6 месяцев назад

Hell, in pa, even a slightly run down trailer home in the mountains with under an acre of property is like 25k last i looked into cheap homes, and thats a trailer lol this is a whole house, renovated where it needs it, for Just about 20k, and in a much more beutiful area as well. I'd love to move to japan but the biggest hurdle would be learning the language and finding out what i could do for work, but living in a countryside like this would practically be a dream lol

@stanfrymann8454 Месяц назад

@@voice.of.reason Maybe. How many years have you been saying that? And if it falls to 40%.....and you bought 5 years ago....maybe you about break even.

@RCT3Crashes100 4 месяца назад

I guess that when buying these sorts of houses, a good way of looking at it would be a similar way to buying a used car - pay less initially, then use your budget on renovation, or pay more and not have as much stuff to fix. I've seen videos on RU-vid of people who went with either approach, and it seems the end results were much the same - it's quite fascinating to see these buildings have new life breathed into them!

@DIYJapan 4 месяца назад

Older homes have a more pleasing aesthetic too. But if you lose your job, you’re not getting evicted so you choose to spend one renovations when you can. I guess that’s the main appeal vs having a mortgage payment.

@Jackthesmilingblack 10 месяцев назад

Four conditions which can discount the price of a Japan house. The potential for -flooding -earthquake -volcano -land slip This information with maps should be available at the local government office. So good negotiating data. Although you can buy cheap it can be difficult to sell on. Therefore, buying, renovating and renting out might be worth considering. Jack, the Japan Alps Brit

@DIYJapan 10 месяцев назад

Which is pretty much 3/4 of Japan if not all of Japan lol

@ging1365 9 месяцев назад

Very informative video my good sir. These houses make me want to Japan at some point in the future. Country life in Japan seems to be so peaceful.

@DIYJapan 9 месяцев назад

Visit Japan and see if you like it. It has it’s challenges like any other place though.

@ElvinYeoantiaging 11 месяцев назад

Lovely channel, arigatou gaijin San 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! You're very welcome.

@WOWTHATSJAPAN2 11 месяцев назад

Well done! I am subbing you!

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the sub!

@somnolence8754 9 месяцев назад

If you're a foreigner in Japan, expect to have a nosey neighbors some of them know what youneighbor, some of them badmouthing you but they're nice when you talk to them. Its better to secure your house and always close you're curtains away from their eyesights. Find also a house that have a high fence for more privacy.

@DIYJapan 9 месяцев назад

Yeah, I agree. Countryside people are bored I think. They have nothing better to do. Maybe I have it easier because I am a foreigner. Western people don't normally care about what others say. And my Japanese is bad so I don't understand them anyway haha

@WhyteHorse2023 4 месяца назад

I was looking for akiyas in the farming area Ibaraki and prices were crazy. I'd be interested in a video about what you learned about different regions you researched.

@DIYJapan 4 месяца назад

From what I hear, farming land is much easier to purchase now. It's a good idea to make a video about some pros and cons about some areas. I'll have to think about making a video like that in the near future.

@Ajeman845 Год назад

That's Fkn Awesomr

@pacifistidentitarian549 11 месяцев назад

¨cheap¨ upfront ,but cost add up in renovations ,taxes , fees, marking the border but they have alot of charachter and think its awesome to live in a old house and happy to see someone rescue old houses ,my dream would be a English wattle and daub cottage with a thatched roof

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

I love the English wattle houses. They have such a beautiful aesthetic. I guess renovation costs are all up to the buyer. It always depends on what you are willing to accept, can afford and do yourself. The house was perfectly livable as it was though. Except the toilet lol

@summerbee80 Год назад

sadly there is alot more to this than the video, but thank you all the same Danny, good advice and so true about being very good at japanese or a native speaker pref from Japan, born and bred. Even then it's a challenge because the paper work that still exists in Japan is like signing over your life in blood and if you have no money to back this 6k house for maintenance and other legal proceedings and life long payments for sudden discrepancies then wave farewell to this 6k house bargain

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

You're right; there is a lot more to it than in the video for sure. I originally had a lot written to go into further detail but the video was just too large and long. I think everyone should be well educated with what it takes to own a house no matter what country they buy one in. Home ownership means you have to take care of the house yourself... a very important detail that most fail to understand when they buy a house. And of course that means having money saved up for maintenance and ''sudden pipe breaks'' and such lol You would hope that that would be something everyone knows... 🙄

@summerbee80 11 месяцев назад

@@DIYJapan Totally! atsuko (wife) is from miyakonojo, miyazaki prefecture and its a small town/farm life but to close to family haha. So we looked for homes on the outskirts and was told from multiple villager's that there are abandoned schools and homes we should look into buying. But ya, the legal requirements and maintenance turns out to be more costly than having a modern standard apartment in the city centre. Turns out hokkaido is more promising but were not fond of the snow, however, its right next to sopporo, so...50/50

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

I also considered an abandoned school lol I think it would be awesome to live in a school... but maintenance of the grounds, time to clean it, yeah, not worth the effort. But the idea is still fun.

@seasong7655 10 месяцев назад

Sheesh this man is living his life to the fullest. I also hope I can move to Japan next year.

@DIYJapan 10 месяцев назад

I’m trying 😅

@nononono3421 2 дня назад

I love how many jealous people comment in all the Japan vids and reddit posts to mentally justify why they didn’t and won’t do what deep down they really wish they did. « Your neighbours will always treat you as an annoying foreigner! » meanwhile I know some who literally are constantly given gifts by their old neighbours, or are invited to dinners at their homes, even if the foreigners are young and have tattoos! Keep being negative, meanwhile others can enjoy life 😊

@DIYJapan День назад

True! I think some who live here don’t want to “share” Japan with other foreigners. I’ve had similar experiences, dinner invites, hanging out and general good vibes from the community.

@STUNTSID1 Год назад

Wow that is such a beautiful town, those sunset evenings look amazing. Can I ask which town or area those were shot in. Thanks!

@DIYJapan Год назад

The town is called ''Ine'' which is located in Kyoto prefecture; about 2 hours north of Kyoto city on the coastline.

@pych02 10 месяцев назад

God blessed 🙏

@ruslanmg 11 месяцев назад

Buying a SFH in Japan is really tricky. Let's say a fixer upper is only $10,000, and spend $50,000 for rehab, the value of the house is still $10,000. It will never get appreciation.

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

It really is true. It only makes sense if you're going to live in the house or plan on keeping it. I personally bought my house because it's my home and I plan on it being that for a very long time if not forever. If I ever decided to move, it's still a fantastic vacation house. So there is no plan on selling it and therefore price appreciation isn't important to me.

@ruslanmg 11 месяцев назад

@@DIYJapan It is very sad that the Japanese is still living with this kind of mindset though the country is shrinking. I am not sure if it comes from the weather and/or Shintoism considering the old item as impurity. This is one of the reasons why the Japanese never becomes rich. The housing industry, tax regulations, the banking system and the real estate industry in Japan will not even try to change the habit, and they have even been taking advantage of this particular consumers' mindset for a long time. Consequently no flippers exist in Japan. I am living in the United States and the US properties made a lot of asset for me, but you are right, if you enjoy living and doing rehab, that would be a good opportunity.

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

@@ruslanmg Most Japanese people absolutely hate old houses. They have a perception that they are not worthy of living in them. There are various reasons, which to be honest, are valid. This includes that many changes to earthquake resistance laws, insulation and building materials. With that said though, older homes have more character, have more windows and are generally much larger. So it really is a pick your poison situation. Many people who buy the older homes invest a lot to insulate them and make them more comfortable. As for earthquake resistance, there are many things you can to improve the structures ability to withstand one but in the end, they are still vulnerable. Just pray and hope at that point lol but it's not all that bad.

@olsefskimatt3469 11 месяцев назад

I bought an akiya in Washington for 14k 10 years ago. Need one in Japan as well now

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

I think you’re lucky to find such a cheap home in Washington. Not sure you’d be able to find something so cheap in the U.S. ever again lol Japan’s home prices will probably never appreciate.

@TraditionalJapaneseHouse 10 месяцев назад

We bought summer house in Japan also , we have a lot of friends there, we spent time over there every year. we still love it. We want to sell it because we getting old to travel anymore.

@jamesgamingsXbox Год назад

I would love to live here Close to beach its nice and Relax and looking at Views To sunset.Fantastic and nice. If they sale this like $1'000 i would love to buy it

@DIYJapan Год назад

$1,000 would definitely be a steal.

@aggedor2 Год назад

What's it like actually living there? While beautiful, it could be dull or isolating if there's no shops, bar, cafe etc. Are you living there full time and if so do you miss whatever big city you lived in Japan beforehand? Ive been looking for a few months but was focusing on an area with lots of snow, but these are the kinds of questions I ponder with the village I've been considering. What's transport like in your town, are there any schools or medical clinic nearby? Very well shot video, you did a great job of distilling the key issues!

@DIYJapan Год назад

This area is really peaceful. Everyone pretty much minds their own business. I think people here live a very easy and stress free life so they are not as high strung as in other areas. But there are a few grumpy grandpas here and there. To be honest, I don't miss the big city at all. The only really big thing we miss is easier access to organic food. Out here we have to order many things and plan ahead a bit. As far as everything else the city has to offer? No thanks lol Maybe when I was younger I have would missed the dynamic of the big city... but even then all I looked forward to was escaping the city on weekends to find some green and quiet. Just depends on what stage in life you're at. Personally, I cook better, make better coffee and have better scenery than any city has to offer lol The hospital situation is probably the only thing lacking (30 minutes away). We have a day care, an elementary school and a junior high school all 5-10 minutes walking. You really do need a car. I think any countryside town will have bus service that is spotty and limited. Or have a scooter or motorcycle at least in case you miss the bus lol What area are you looking in?

@aggedor2 Год назад

@@DIYJapan Mostly around a few Niigata resort areas. But also put feelers out around your area. The village in Niigata is a bit more sparse than Ine. Population is higher, but slightly more spread out. Not much in the way of thos things I mentioned, ie few restaurants, no cafes, bars, although if you drive 10 km up the mountain there's plenty at the ski resort. A plus is an elementary school just 10 min walk away (we have a 3 year old, so it's a consideration for us soon), it has a 7 eleven and supa and hospital. They're just more spread out so not as walkable. I get the feeling the locals keep to themselves, most are farmers. Biggest issue is probably managing the snow, clearing roof etc, there's an ongoing cost with that. You don't have that issue where you are...

@DIYJapan Год назад

I like Niigata city. If you have a 7-11 then your in way better shape than me lol We have nothing for at least 30 minutes drive. But we do get snow. Dec-March I run snow tires on the car as we get a good dumping every week or two.

@aggedor2 Год назад

@@DIYJapan btw, what was the buying process for your place - were you able to negotiate the price or was it fixed price? Could you make an offer dependent on the outcome of a property inspection report?

@DIYJapan Год назад

The price was negotiated actually. I've known of a few people who also negotiated their purchases.

@fred9267 7 месяцев назад

Nice

@DIYJapan 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@ark.0616 6 месяцев назад

It’s also my dream to live nearby sea or a very quiet,serene place when I grow old,and i heard from a friend that there has lots of old houses which are so spacious here in Japan that are not occupied and for sale but my problem is that old houses or even new might be disturbing for me if spirits are living there because I can easily feel entities or souls in one house . I want something I will be comfortable spiritually. But ,anyway I heard that lot houses here in Japan countryside which are truly cheap and affordable .

@DIYJapan 6 месяцев назад

There are many cheap houses. I have found some good deals on the coasts of Japan. They are very far and very quiet. You can definitely inquire about who owned the house and if anyone passed away in the house. I think those matters have to be said to you if you ask. Good luck! I hope you find something near the sea!

@gc3k 10 месяцев назад

It's not that I'm dying to live in Japan (again), but a nice house in a nice place is really appealing, especially with the insane housing market in my country. Something to seriously think about

@DIYJapan 10 месяцев назад

It sound like you didn't like living here. Like any place, it has its challenges. But the cost of living is not nearly as bad as everywhere else... housing market especially.

@gc3k 10 месяцев назад

Japan was great, but I already lived there, so going back isn't "a dream" like the first time. But an affordable house in Japan is very interesting, I'm not against living there again

@DIYJapan 10 месяцев назад

It wasn't my dream to live and stay here either. But I could think of a million places worse.

@gc3k 10 месяцев назад

"A dream" means I didn't expect to live in a different country, especially for a long time, that's not exactly the same as "my dream" Japan is a great place, I'll look into buying a house there, I enjoyed the video

@Omagatsuhi 10 месяцев назад

There was a really nice and cheap kominka in a coastal area with a view but one caveat - can’t remove the burial mound of someone’s ancestor on the land . And that someone wasn’t the owner.

@DIYJapan 10 месяцев назад

That would be an interesting caveat. I think I could live with that. So what ended up happening? You didn't buy it based on that?

@Omagatsuhi 10 месяцев назад

@@DIYJapan I didn’t mind a free ghost to guard the house but I didn’t take it because repair costs were estimated to be around 10 million, not including getting rid of the termites

@Omagatsuhi 10 месяцев назад

10 million Japanese yen.

@DIYJapan 10 месяцев назад

Ah, good ol termites. That is something you don't want to deal with for sure. 10 million is ridiculous! So far my house has no trace of them. I wonder if they don't like salty coastal areas lol

@salaskris776 Год назад

Takahiro with those strong Charlie Brown's teacher vibes.

@DIYJapan Год назад

lol totally what I was going for!

@chiaohongcheng 6 месяцев назад

As a Taiwanese, i'm actually considering to buy a house in Japan.

@DIYJapan 6 месяцев назад

How’s the prices in Taiwan these days? Expensive?

@dimitrimoonlight 10 месяцев назад

Depending on the local government, there are conditional free and subsidized farmland included.

@DIYJapan 10 месяцев назад

That’s true. Not sure if the exact conditions but I’ve heard they are strict. I’d love some farmland though.

@e.w.6470 8 месяцев назад

Why do we want to live in rural Japan? To save rent? What about career opportunities in large cities?

@DIYJapan 8 месяцев назад

Well, many reasons... save rent... or no rent is a big one. It's peaceful. It's clean. It's quiet. I want to raise my kids in this environment. Careers? Well, that all depends on the person as well. Most westerners will be teachers in Japan which can be done anywhere there is a school. That will be the biggest ''career'' in Japan which isn't much different in the city as the countryside.

@ludovic9477 5 месяцев назад

Thx 🙏🏻🇫🇷

@DIYJapan 5 месяцев назад

You're welcome!

@mb6055 26 дней назад

Would consider relocating and purchasing two homes if they had high-speed Internet. Would probably purchase an abandoned farmhouse. But I need to keep working so I need high-speed Internet.

@DIYJapan 24 дня назад

Internet is available but it really depends on where you live. Sometimes it can take 6 months or more to get the connection made.

@chhindz 4 месяца назад

Was in Japan in 80sTokyo house mortgage payments, were set up to take 2 generations, payment.

@DIYJapan 4 месяца назад

That’s insane! Must have been fun to live there in the booming age of Japan.

@AbeyantHeroAspires Год назад

the water front looked beautifully clear, wow! Another factor is earthquake proofing; is the house contingent to the structural code updates prior to occupying & insuring?

@DIYJapan Год назад

The house is Kyu-Taishin so it's at the lower 1971 standard of earthquake resistance. meaning it can take a good shaking but it'll probably be unlivable past level 6 earthquake. I thought about adding reinforcements at a sooner than later date.

@AbeyantHeroAspires Год назад

@@DIYJapan I appreciate the detailed info as it helps solidify a plan of action for when I find a spot to search akiya. Btw, I think it's neat how other RU-vidrs have mentioned your channel in their videos such as Akiya Kominka Life, making a cool community

@DIYJapan Год назад

It's definitely a cool way to get to know like minded people doing similar things. Too bad a lot of us live too far away from each other to visit each other 😓

@scott609 5 дней назад

I read that Japan currently has just over 9 million vacant homes. Some in urban, suburban and rural areas. Some abandoned and some that just need some updating. A lot of older folks are dying off, with no family to claim their property. Quite a sad situation really. With their low birthrate and general distaste of immigrants, it does no bode well for Japan's economy.

@DIYJapan 3 дня назад

There are empty houses everywhere you look. And it's never clear who owns them or why they are abandoned. I've never seen anything like it. I think in the next 20-30 years it's going to look really bad when the elderly generations are gone.

@bslee817 11 месяцев назад

Hi Danny, Did you buy an Akiya in Inecho? If you did, you are one lucky person as it was one of the most beautiful place that I ever visited in Japan.

@DIYJapan 11 месяцев назад

My house is in Ine-cho. I don't believe it myself sometimes. I think I take the beauty for granted sometimes but then I visit Osaka and think, man, it's pretty here lol

@kuri8015 Год назад

That was interesting. How did you choose the location? Are you planning to live there full time or use it as a holiday home?

@DIYJapan Год назад

I had a list of possible places I could see myself living in long term. I did a search on each place on the list and kept looking until I found the house in Ine. It was exactly what I wanted so it was an easy decision.

@Funica11 Месяц назад

You'd better choose a ceramic tile roof house. For those thatched roofs, they are good roof insulation, but there are no craftsmen to replace the thatch in Japan anymore. They need to be replaced once in a few decades, but even three decades ago, there were already no experts in Japan. I heard a story the Japanese had to hire British straw roof guys from Cotswolds or somewhere to replace them. Even in England probably no more experts today. Also, they are centuries old like 200, 300, or even 400 years old, you need to renovate many things for the modern lifestyle so they cost more.

@DIYJapan Месяц назад

I heard about that. There still a very select few thatched roof houses left in Kyoto. But most owners opt to cover them with metal roofs. The straw is still there, just another roof built over it. Really strange.