Espresso Machines, Japan Elections, Trump Tariffs, Kumano Kodo Trail & New AkiyaMart Features
Description
In this episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, hosts Take and Joey discuss important updates for their growing listener base. They introduce their new subscription service on AkiyaMart, featuring property alerts, historical sales data, disaster risk filters, and an Airbnb eligibility tool. The conversation also covers various improvements, such as the addition of satellite views and ownership rights filters. Joey shares insights into the complexities of Japanese real estate, the current political climate that might affect foreign property buyers, and personal anecdotes about their brewing interest in active lifestyles and vacation plans. The hosts close by reflecting on their journey and expressing appreciation for user feedback that has helped fine-tune their service.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:26 New Features and Updates
03:11 Espresso Machine Upgrades
07:47 Nagasaki House Sale
09:39 Contractor Challenges
13:50 Japanese Politics and Real Estate
25:03 Future Plans and Travel
28:49 Planning the Koto Trip
29:17 Virtual Assistant Services
30:13 Booking and Travel Tips
31:49 Amazon in Japan
32:50 New Subscription Launch
33:52 Exciting New Features
38:19 Airbnb Eligibility Insights
44:15 Ownership Rights Filter
45:51 Disaster Risk Filters
49:00 Layout and Room Count Filter
55:28 Subscription Plans and Marketing
57:45 Final Thoughts and User Feedback
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