Akiya Renovation Initial Walkthrough - I bought a vacant house in Japan as a foreigner

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Welcome to our channel, where we share our journey of restoring a traditional Japanese minka, which we bought as a cheap abandoned house in the picturesque countryside of Japan. Join us as we breathe new life into this former akiya, exploring the beauty of traditional architecture and the challenges of renovating a house in Japan.
As foreigners living in Japan, we've embraced the opportunity to restore this minka, a symbol of Japan's rich cultural heritage. Learn about the craftsmanship involved in minka construction, from bamboo and earth to straw, and discover how these materials create a harmonious living space.
Our journey began with purchasing this akiya for 5 million yen (approximately $35,000 USD), including not just the minka but also a guest house, storage building, and a generous plot of land with trees. We'll share tips and insights into the challenges and rewards of renovating a traditional Japanese house in the countryside, showcasing the unique blend of history and modern living.
Whether you're a fellow renovator, a lover of Japanese culture, or simply curious about life in rural Japan, our channel has something for you. Subscribe to follow our progress, get renovation tips, and immerse yourself in the charm of traditional Japanese architecture. Let's embark on this journey together and rediscover the beauty of a bygone era, right in the heart of Japan's countryside.
#TraditionalJapaneseHouse #MinkaRenovation #AbandonedHouseJapan #CountrysideLiving #JapanRenovationJourney #buyanakiya
Other videos of our Akiya traditional Japanese house renovation:
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Contact:
cocolenchojapan@gmail.com
Social Media:
Instagram: @cocolenchojapan
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Facebook:
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***Recommend using “Chrome” as a browser for Japanese to English translation.***
Akiya Bank for my area near Iwakuni City and Hiroshima City: Miwa Town in Yamaguchi
iwakuni-iju.jp/akiyajoho
Miwa Town Information:
iwakuni-iju.jp/miwa.html
Dave Olson's website:
Dave provides many links and information Akiya and Komika purchase.
daveostory.com/writing-fictio...
At Akiya Sumai you can search for vacant houses around Japan.
akiya.sumai.biz
At Ie Ichiba there is a Bulletin board to search vacant houses / Akiya Houses and old buildings in Japan
www.ieichiba.com
Other Useful Links:
cheaphousesjapan.com/can-a-fo...
www.athome.co.jp/
www.kurasapo.net/
www.koryoya.com/
www.homes.co.jp/akiyabank/
www.inakanet.jp/index.html
www.akiya-athome.jp

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@yami2227 Жыл бұрын

Seeing you sweating like that is giving me war flashbacks to my battle with the heat in Yamanashi summer :')

@cocolenchoraw Жыл бұрын

Hahaha yeah it was in the middle of August, Yamanashi is beautiful!

@hwe001 Жыл бұрын

The afternoon sunlight makes the rooms look very pleasant

@cocolenchoraw Жыл бұрын

I know! It’s my favorite part!

@deprexion1763 Жыл бұрын

i hope the small amount of subs and views don't get this channel down, keep at it we enjoy this content, if you know the tokyo llama channel he to had very few viewers now that's not really the case.

@cocolenchojapan Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I do know him and enjoy his channel very much! I even started rewatching from the beginning to learn more from his channel. I am glad you enjoy the content i am trying to share. I am tickled i even had the amount of subs I have, so thanks! I am working on better quality and just purchased better equipment too, so please be patient with me. Thanks!

@deprexion1763 Жыл бұрын

@@cocolenchojapan Glad to hear it I'm moving to japan this year to work so building a life there is my intention so watching you guys and tokyo llama makes me feel rather confident in doing the same as yall

@cocolenchojapan Жыл бұрын

@@deprexion1763 awesome, good luck!

@AlfordLau Жыл бұрын

Wow, your home is beautiful. Good luck with the innovation.

@cocolenchojapan Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@davidedgar2800 Жыл бұрын

You have some grate plans look forward to seeing it being renovated. I am happy for you and your wife, you deserve it.

@cocolenchoraw Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RealRuralJapan Жыл бұрын

Are you going to insulate under the floors? Double pane windows won’t make much difference if the floors are freezing. If you don’t I’d go with good quality carpet everywhere.

@cocolenchoraw Жыл бұрын

Hi yes that’s the plan. Thanks

@cocolenchojapan Жыл бұрын

A while back I watched your video with Tokyo Llama and loved it. I just rewatched it again. I want an Aussie Burger!