Erik's Moving to Japan!
An episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, hosted by Take Kurosawa, titled "Erik's Moving to Japan!" was published on December 12, 2025 and runs 38 minutes.
December 12, 2025 ·38m · Buying a House in Japan
Summary
This week, friend of the show and AkiyaMart Direct Consultant Erik drops by to discuss his upcoming relocation to Niigata! The group covers Erik's process and the challenges of moving to Japan. Plus, he touches on the prospects of managing three houses in Japan, including his recently purchased $69 akiya. Come for the conversation, stay to hear practical advice for folks considering a similar move. Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com [https://akiya-mart.com/]. 01:20 Podcast Introduction and Guest Introductions 05:06 Exploring the New Neighborhood 12:36 Visa Application Challenges 17:39 Shipping a Classic Car to Japan 21:07 Joey's Car Adventures in Hawaii 27:48 Visa Process and Moving Preparations 30:49 Advice for Moving to Japan 32:25 Comparing Housing Options in Japan 35:46 Final Thoughts and Farewells
Episode Description
This week, friend of the show and AkiyaMart Direct Consultant Erik drops by to discuss his upcoming relocation to Niigata! The group covers Erik's process and the challenges of moving to Japan. Plus, he touches on the prospects of managing three houses in Japan, including his recently purchased $69 akiya. Come for the conversation, stay to hear practical advice for folks considering a similar move.
Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com.
01:20 Podcast Introduction and Guest Introductions
05:06 Exploring the New Neighborhood
12:36 Visa Application Challenges
17:39 Shipping a Classic Car to Japan
21:07 Joey's Car Adventures in Hawaii
27:48 Visa Process and Moving Preparations
30:49 Advice for Moving to Japan
32:25 Comparing Housing Options in Japan
35:46 Final Thoughts and Farewells