Walk Around Our Japanese House in The Countryside

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12 күн бұрын

Come along for a quick update on the progress made around our house in the countryside of Japan.
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.
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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:
www.akiya-mart.com
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

Пікірлер: 30

@RealRuralJapan 10 күн бұрын

Not even retired guys can keep a large property looking 100% year-round here. You are doing pretty good!

@cocolenchojapan 10 күн бұрын

Yeah I am trying to lower my expectations 😂 thanks! A lot of your advice has helped a lot!

@DLG24 10 күн бұрын

Living the dream! Enjoy the nice weather over there👍

@cocolenchojapan 10 күн бұрын

Thanks, starting to get pretty humid :-) good thing I am bald 👨‍🦲 no bad hair days for me!

@MrDimeboy99 4 күн бұрын

Great visit today! Thanks for taking time out of your busy day preparing for traveling and suggestions for a lunch break before heading back out in the bike. Looking forward to more great Coco Lencho content!

@cocolenchojapan 4 күн бұрын

Good seeing you, safe riding

@CarlosEsmurria 4 күн бұрын

Dude, great video. glad the rose is doing great brother. Loving all the progress that you have made on the property. Keep it up brother, as much progress as you are making you equally learning as much. Keep it goin

@cocolenchojapan 4 күн бұрын

Thanks! That’s y’all’s red rose loving Miwa 😀

@bluryeye1 19 сағат бұрын

You really have a beautiful home. I can't believe the way everything grows there! Enjoy!

@cocolenchojapan 15 сағат бұрын

Thanks! Yes everything grows really fast!

@MrDimeboy99 10 күн бұрын

Property looks great, keeping up with the never ending growing season here is a chore for sure, there's always a fine line between trying to keep things natural looking but not overgrown looking (more work daily/weekly) and nature taking over completely. Glad to see the plants you're putting in the ground seem to agree with location and soil. Keep the videos coming! Very inspiring and at least for me, (I hope most viewers agree) what you've done is something everyone CAN do as long as you're willing to put in the time and effort to reap the reward of a good life being lived.

@cocolenchojapan 10 күн бұрын

Thank you very much, that means a lot to me!

@JoseSanchez-wc3fp 10 күн бұрын

Use all the spare wood and build a box frame and put the screen over it

@cocolenchojapan 10 күн бұрын

Thanks, yup that’s part of the plan. Let’s see how I do next year!

@Jordan-inJapan 9 күн бұрын

“I think I underestimated my gardening ability.” 😂 I hear ya. But actually, I think you got things moving in a good direction. And I KNEW you’d have some cilantro growing. (As do I.) Keep up the good work!🍻

@cocolenchojapan 9 күн бұрын

Thanks! The struggle is real without good cilantro!

@cree_VI 7 күн бұрын

you need to use agrotextiles. take off a layer of gravel, get rid of weeds, put agro textile and put the gravel back. The same you can do with your vegetables. Get rid off weeds, very well cultivate a patch of land, make nice beds, put agro textile, cut holes, and plant your vegetables. You will get less problems with weeds. Tomatoes need tall construction to tie, don't cut it, you can share it with neighbors. I am watching channel Niki Positano, they have nice compact garden and you can get some ideas about how they grow up veggies and how they preserve tomatoes for a winter. (their channel is not about farming, but just adds clips about it.

@cocolenchojapan 7 күн бұрын

Cool I will check them out. Yeah I definitely did not plan well, but hoping to do better next year!

@MatsukawaZaraki 10 күн бұрын

Everything looks really good but yes you're right, you definitely need to spread them out juuuuust a bit haha. It's all part of learning buddy!

@cocolenchojapan 10 күн бұрын

Haha juuuuuuuuust a little bit for sure :-:

@SellitwithSandy 10 күн бұрын

Are there folks you can hire to help you maintain your garden like how we have gardeners come biweekly to mow our lawns?

@cocolenchojapan 10 күн бұрын

Hi! I am sure there are, but not ready for that yet 😀

@Executordee 10 күн бұрын

You think avocado trees would do good in your area?

@cocolenchojapan 10 күн бұрын

I don’t think so, but I am trying to grow some from seeds

@dewellspringer7950 5 күн бұрын

Kiwis are looking ripe

@cocolenchojapan 5 күн бұрын

They are getting there!

@JamesCovian 10 күн бұрын

Your neighbors probably think you are going cucú taking to yourself

@cocolenchojapan 10 күн бұрын

Haha so the grandson (maybe 8 years old) found my channel somehow. She brought him over to meet this “famous” wanna be KZfaqr. I was surprised and impressed. Have no idea how he found me.

@JamesCovian 10 күн бұрын

Japanese Chayotillo

@cocolenchojapan 10 күн бұрын

Haha yup!