Navigating Japan's Unwritten Rules, ft. Erik Buhrow

Episode 126 of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, hosted by Take Kurosawa, titled "Navigating Japan's Unwritten Rules, ft. Erik Buhrow" was published on April 3, 2026 and runs 42 minutes.

April 3, 2026 ·42m · Buying a House in Japan

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This week, Take and Joey are joined at Tama base camp by Erik, an early AkiyaMart customer and current AkiyaMart Direct Sales Manager, who has purchased three akiya in Japan, including the viral $69 home he is currently rehabbing as a traveler-friendly Snoopy-themed stay. The group covers some of the unwritten rules that lead to headaches during car registration, home buying or renovation, and the realities of navigating daily life in Japan. Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/akiyamart] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@AkiyaMa]! Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com [https://akiya-mart.com/]. Questions? Email [email protected] Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez., Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty.

Episode Description

This week, Take and Joey are joined at Tama base camp by Erik, an early AkiyaMart customer and current AkiyaMart Direct Sales Manager, who has purchased three akiya in Japan, including the viral $69 home he is currently rehabbing as a traveler-friendly Snoopy-themed stay. The group covers some of the unwritten rules that lead to headaches during car registration, home buying or renovation, and the realities of navigating daily life in Japan.

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Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez., Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty.

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