Predictions on Sato-san & Beppu Renovation Progress
An episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, hosted by Take Kurosawa, titled "Predictions on Sato-san & Beppu Renovation Progress" was published on February 21, 2025 and runs 27 minutes.
February 21, 2025 ·27m · Buying a House in Japan
Summary
In this episode of the 'Buying a House in Japan' podcast, hosts discuss their recent activities and ongoing efforts to complete their home in Beppu with their elusive contractor, 'Sato san.' They recount their experiences since arriving in Japan, including tackling DIY home improvements, organizing furniture deliveries, and handling multiple construction setbacks. They also touch on upcoming episodes featuring interviews with notable figures like Shu Matsuo and an ambitious project to facilitate Bitcoin real estate transactions in Japan. Despite the trials, the hosts remain optimistic and driven to see their projects through. 00:00 Mysterious Disappearances and Podcast Introduction 00:34 First Days in Japan: Ramen and House Setup 01:21 House Improvements and Challenges 03:31 Busy Days: Meetings and Collaborations 05:14 Akiya Mart Direct: Streamlining Real Estate 07:25 Sato San: The Unpredictable Contractor 13:27 Unexpected Encounters and Generosity 13:49 Doubts and Disappearances 14:40 Financial Struggles and Project Delays 15:26 Quality of Work and Final Requests 16:09 Predictions and Preparations 17:14 The Saga of Sato San 19:14 Future Plans and Reflections 23:50 Bitcoin Transactions in Japan 26:34 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Episode Description
In this episode of the 'Buying a House in Japan' podcast, hosts discuss their recent activities and ongoing efforts to complete their home in Beppu with their elusive contractor, 'Sato san.' They recount their experiences since arriving in Japan, including tackling DIY home improvements, organizing furniture deliveries, and handling multiple construction setbacks. They also touch on upcoming episodes featuring interviews with notable figures like Shu Matsuo and an ambitious project to facilitate Bitcoin real estate transactions in Japan. Despite the trials, the hosts remain optimistic and driven to see their projects through.
00:00 Mysterious Disappearances and Podcast Introduction
00:34 First Days in Japan: Ramen and House Setup
01:21 House Improvements and Challenges
03:31 Busy Days: Meetings and Collaborations
05:14 Akiya Mart Direct: Streamlining Real Estate
07:25 Sato San: The Unpredictable Contractor
13:27 Unexpected Encounters and Generosity
13:49 Doubts and Disappearances
14:40 Financial Struggles and Project Delays
15:26 Quality of Work and Final Requests
16:09 Predictions and Preparations
17:14 The Saga of Sato San
19:14 Future Plans and Reflections
23:50 Bitcoin Transactions in Japan
26:34 Final Thoughts and Farewell