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EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 12 MIN

Don't Buy a Used Home in Japan. It’s a "Chemical Soup" 🥣☠️

from Kuma.Strategy: The Logic of Japan Real Estate · host Kuma.Strategy

Is your house trying to poison you?If you are thinking of buying a "cheap used home" from the 1990s in Japan... STOP. You might be buying into the "Worst Vintage" of Japanese housing history.The Problem: In the 90s, houses became airtight but lacked ventilation. The result? A "Chemical Soup" of formaldehyde and mold trapped inside.The Symptoms: Sick House Syndrome (Headaches, Allergies, Dizziness).The Solution: The July 2003 Deadline.In this episode, I explain why you must check the "Build Date" before you sign anything. Don't buy a toxic box. Buy a post-2003 home with "Lungs" (24h Ventilation).#JapanRealEstate #Kominka #Akiya #Tateuri #Investment #InvestingInJapan #Finance #Mortgage #Renovation #HomeImprovement #Galvalume #HomeMaintenance #SickHouse #Health #JapanLife #JapanHousingMarket #IidaGroup #KumaStrategy #JDM #TokyoNightDrive #AssettoCorsaDisclaimer: This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. It is not financial advice. I am a driver, not a financial advisor. Please do your own due diligence.

Is your house trying to poison you?If you are thinking of buying a "cheap used home" from the 1990s in Japan... STOP. You might be buying into the "Worst Vintage" of Japanese housing history.The Problem: In the 90s, houses became airtight but lacked ventilation. The result? A "Chemical Soup" of formaldehyde and mold trapped inside.The Symptoms: Sick House Syndrome (Headaches, Allergies, Dizziness).The Solution: The July 2003 Deadline.In this episode, I explain why you must check the "Build Date" before you sign anything. Don't buy a toxic box. Buy a post-2003 home with "Lungs" (24h Ventilation).#JapanRealEstate #Kominka #Akiya #Tateuri #Investment #InvestingInJapan #Finance #Mortgage #Renovation #HomeImprovement #Galvalume #HomeMaintenance #SickHouse #Health #JapanLife #JapanHousingMarket #IidaGroup #KumaStrategy #JDM #TokyoNightDrive #AssettoCorsaDisclaimer: This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. It is not financial advice. I am a driver, not a financial advisor. Please do your own due diligence.

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Is your house trying to poison you?If you are thinking of buying a "cheap used home" from the 1990s in Japan... STOP. You might be buying into the "Worst Vintage" of Japanese housing history.The Problem: In the 90s, houses became airtight but lacked...

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