San Diego Meets Shikoku at this Tosashimizu Seaside Hideaway

from Buying a House in Japan · host Take Kurosawa

Take and Joey are coming to you this week from Tosashimizu in Shikoku, where they visited perhaps the most unique akiya they've ever seen: An American-Japanese hybrid style house surrounded by dense jungle with beach access.  They discuss the house's features, including Japanese tea ceremony rooms and an American kitchen imported from San Diego. The property also includes a three-car garage made from a shipping container, koi ponds, stone benches, and even a pizza oven. Most intriguing though is the home's trans-Pacific backstory. This home has been on an adventure and there's more to come for whoever purchases this property.Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com.00:39 Welcome to the Podcast00:56 Exploring Kochi Prefecture03:58 Discovering the Abandoned House05:00 First Impressions of the House08:12 Unique Features and Challenges14:11 Condition and Renovation Needs16:46 Assessing the Condition of the House17:09 American vs. Japanese Building Standards18:31 Renovation Plans and Costs19:42 Exploring the Outdoor Area27:04 Discovering the Private Beach29:03 Final Thoughts and Recommendations34:23 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Take and Joey are coming to you this week from Tosashimizu in Shikoku, where they visited perhaps the most unique akiya they've ever seen: An American-Japanese hybrid style house surrounded by dense jungle with beach access. They discuss the house's features, including Japanese tea ceremony rooms and an American kitchen imported from San Diego. The property also includes a three-car garage made from a shipping container, koi ponds, stone benches, and even a pizza oven. Most intriguing though is the home's trans-Pacific backstory. This home has been on an adventure and there's more to come for whoever purchases this property. Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com [https://akiya-mart.com/]. 00:39 Welcome to the Podcast 00:56 Exploring Kochi Prefecture 03:58 Discovering the Abandoned House 05:00 First Impressions of the House 08:12 Unique Features and Challenges 14:11 Condition and Renovation Needs 16:46 Assessing the Condition of the House 17:09 American vs. Japanese Building Standards 18:31 Renovation Plans and Costs 19:42 Exploring the Outdoor Area 27:04 Discovering the Private Beach 29:03 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 34:23 Conclusion and Contact Information

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