Dear Diary Series: Traveling Japan with Elderly Parents & Akiya Hunting in Karuizawa
Description
In this episode of the Buying A House in Japan Podcast, Joey and Take reflect on their ongoing journey of purchasing homes in Japan over the past two and a half years. Joey shares his globetrotting adventures from Halifax to various parts of Japan and California. The hosts discuss the challenges and triumphs of maintaining multiple properties, including the importance of road access, weather conditioning, and overall project management. They also explore potential new projects like container homes, and reflect on the enjoyment and struggles with their current AKIYA houses. Despite acknowledging the immense effort required for such undertakings, both Joey and TKE express their satisfaction with owning homes in Japan and consider future possibilities.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:35 Reflecting on Past Episodes
02:24 Current Locations and Recent Travels
03:19 Driving Adventures in Japan
05:37 Traveling with Elderly Parents
10:18 Exploring Karuizawa
13:59 Exploring a Potential Property Project
15:05 Challenges of Maintaining Multiple Properties
17:27 Considering New Property Projects
18:47 Review of Kazaa and Local Attractions
19:49 Unexpected Earthquake Prediction
21:24 Vehicle Registration and Maintenance
22:50 House Maintenance Tips and Challenges
27:07 Reflecting on Property Investments
28:33 Future Property Aspirations
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