Dear Diary Series: Rapid Fire Questions with Joey
An episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, hosted by Take Kurosawa, titled "Dear Diary Series: Rapid Fire Questions with Joey" was published on July 25, 2024 and runs 22 minutes.
July 25, 2024 ·22m · Buying a House in Japan
Summary
Join Joey and Take as they share their experiences settling into their new home in the Tokyo suburbs. They talk about dealing with the sweltering summer heat, the quirks of their 1970s house, and the surprisingly efficient appliance deliveries. They also dive into the pros and cons of suburban life, like long commutes to central Tokyo and the warmth of their new neighbors. Plus, get an update on their renovation project in Beppu, with exciting progress and plans for furnishing the place for future Airbnb guests. It's a fun and honest look at the highs and lows of embracing life in Japan. 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Rapid Fire Questions begin and House Insulation 04:40 Furniture and Appliance Delivery 10:40 Living Experience and Neighborhood 11:50 Konichiwa Texts and Tokyo Distance 12:09 Reality of Tokyo Commutes 13:35 Driving in Tokyo: Costs and Experiences 15:50 Airbnb Plans and Updates 16:10 Beppu Renovation Progress 20:00 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
Episode Description
Join Joey and Take as they share their experiences settling into their new home in the Tokyo suburbs. They talk about dealing with the sweltering summer heat, the quirks of their 1970s house, and the surprisingly efficient appliance deliveries. They also dive into the pros and cons of suburban life, like long commutes to central Tokyo and the warmth of their new neighbors. Plus, get an update on their renovation project in Beppu, with exciting progress and plans for furnishing the place for future Airbnb guests. It's a fun and honest look at the highs and lows of embracing life in Japan.
00:00 Introduction
01:06 Rapid Fire Questions begin and House Insulation
04:40 Furniture and Appliance Delivery
10:40 Living Experience and Neighborhood
11:50 Konichiwa Texts and Tokyo Distance
12:09 Reality of Tokyo Commutes
13:35 Driving in Tokyo: Costs and Experiences
15:50 Airbnb Plans and Updates
16:10 Beppu Renovation Progress
20:00 Final Thoughts and Future Plans