Owning an Abandoned Japanese House | Akiya Buying Experience

All together, with everything, the cost was $40,000 for what we showed you. They’re the owners ^_^ of a very lovely and livable Japanese home!

The previous owners would probably be thrilled that new life was being breathed into the home.

Great to see that the original wood wasn't ripped out or slathered in paint. Really nice.

Thank you for receiving us and thanks John.

My wife sold a house in this exact town. I know Zentsuji very well as my wife grew up nearby, we visit every year. It is very visibly a declining town with a very elderly population. It's hardly a place you'd move to for opportunity. There's a reason houses are ridiculously cheap. The guy saying you could buy one as an investment is interesting. It would not be considered an investment as it would continue to lose value. They are not even worth turning into AirBnB as very few tourists go through apart from a few of the temple pilgrims. John saying that it is up and coming is just outright wrong.

The house has held up fantastically

I think it is important to emphasize that property ownership in Japan does not automatically grant a permanent visa as it does in other countries.

Bro is living my *dream*. Countryside Japan is so gorgeous <3 Need to hurry up and finish my Bachelor's so I can move there with my family. I know wifey would love to live there and I've been ready to move out for years now. Two years to go.

I'm currently saving up to buy one of these houses within the next 3-4 years. It's my absolute dream to live in Japan and one day I will do it! Much love from Arizona 💜💜

Thanks to Daryl & his family for sharing

There's a BUNCH of these houses in the countryside. I live in Ehime and it's the same here. If you are able to work remotely and don't mind living in the countryside, it's a really good option. Beautiful house!

PoPo is so cute...i thought at first PoPo is just a dog statue but no..😂😂❤❤

It is a very big spacious house. The house looks to be well maintained, even if the front structure is 75 years old. The many rooms with traditional sliding doors, tatami mats, air vent lattices and decorated sliding doors are very nice! I believe Kagawa is on Shikoku Island (smallest of the 4 main islands). Thanks to the homeowners for showing their house and explaining the history & renovations! It seems like they have become good at buying & renovating Akiya's and are ready to do more.

Only thing stopping me is employment in Japan - such a good looking house.

Fascinating! What a beautiful home and such lovely people. Thank you for sharing.

Rural Japan is beautiful. I visited a friend in Saga prefecture and loved his small town.

The house is a work of art. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

You are truly blessed. That is a beautiful house. Love and respect John and family. 💜💜🇯🇵🇯🇵💜💜

Beautiful, airy, spacious, luxurious and views are amazing.

I wonder who used to own this home ? Did they have kids or just a married couple, or even a single person ? Did they move elsewhere or pass away in the house or a hospital ? This home is huge compared to most homes anywhere. And the gigantic garden is fantastic for growing plants, food, or a playground for the dogs and kids. I like the chicken coop. I hope the birds dont get heat stroke even if protected from the sun.