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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 10 MIN

The 5 Million Yen Floor: Why Japanese Banks Hate Your Cheap Akiya Dream

from The Akiya Project: Realities of Abandoned Japan · host 高崎健士郎

Think that 2.5 million yen farmhouse in Nagano is a steal? Join Kenji and Maya as they deconstruct the brutal financial hurdles of Japan’s abandoned property market, from the 'minimum loan floor' to the 'blood anchor' of permanent residency. Discover why the government’s push for rural revitalization clashes with strict banking regulations and why your garbage-sorting skills might matter more than your credit score. This episode exposes the 'Zero-Yen' trap and offers a pragmatic survival guide for navigating neighborhood associations and toxic titles. #AkiyaJapan #JapanRealEstate #RuralJapan #AkiyaProject #JapanFinance

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