Thank you so much for sharing our story! We're very happy with this video and blog. If any of your viewers are interested in following our journey, we share videos of our whole process, including 'akiya' abandoned house renovation, life in the Japanese countryside, Startup and Business Manager visa, operating our business and guesthouse, raising honeybees, and restoring abandoned land, all on a budget... Thanks for watching, and please feel free to follow along. Better yet, come visit Ōmishima island!
I bought an akiya in the countryside too!! (video in my account) But it's just for me and my family, not to rent. Great project! Hope you'll bring more life and economic growth to this island!! Just a question though: people weren't afraid of all your tatoos? Mothers are banned from swimming pools and can't go together with their kids because of just one tatoo...
@@nemuasahi I wish you the best with your renovation also! To answer your question: I've had no issues regarding tattoos at all. It's possible that our area in the countryside is more accepting of them than the bigger cities; I'm not sure, because I only have my own experience. I never try to hide them, because it would be impossible, so I just dress professionally for meetings with officials and immigration. I've never been turned away from our local onsen pools, which are tattoo-friendly :)
Don't let the price blind you. They embraced the culture, they know carpentry to a degree, they know basic farming and at least one of them know how to speak the language. It would be a challenge if you're unprepared living in a foreign land.
Building a traditional Japanese house in the US would be just as cheap anyway. The whole point of them was that they use cheap and thin materials so it wasn't such a big deal when the earthquakes or fires took it down. Bardominiums are becoming more popular in the US now as people realize they don't need the standard home. All the materials can be cheaper.
Mid-20th century Japanese houses were not built to last. They were expected to be replaced after a generation or two. Japanese farm houses from the Meiji period are more solid, but renovating them is expensive and difficult. I have lived in two of them. The second was renovated over the last few years.
Thank you so much! I hope some of this video's viewers find their way to your channel also. Lots of great Japanese countryside and akiya renovation footage :)
I wish I were younger than I would definitely do what you’re doing such as renovate a house and so forth. I am healthy, but I don’t think I can do that heavy things anymore. I’d love Japan. I really like the fact that you only renovated the house but kept it to its original theme such as the tatami floors, etc., and that you also started the vegetable garden and are going to make salsa someday.
I’ve seen these sorts of videos before - but you are the first ones to explain the visa/ immigration information and requirements. Excellent ! And good luck to you, I am sure you will be successful 😊
Thanks so much! When we started this process over two years ago, I couldn't find any helpful content about this specific visa process, or any success stories. It was daunting! So I started documenting our process to help others who might want to follow a similar residency route😊
As a Japanese, during winter you should be more patient in living Japanese traditional wooden houses, which are equipped with no insulation and cheap in air-tightness. because, the building construction is more oriented to comfortable life in summer. But, feeling a sense of different seasons is definitely part of the fun of living in Japan.
Thank you for your insight. I have only lived in Japan for 18 months, but the traditional Japanese house has given me new appreciation for the changing seasons. Our guesthouse has been updated with some modern heating and cooling. But our personal house is very rustic... We do not yet have hot water, and we keep warm in winter with a single kerosene heater, hanten jackets, and a cozy kotatsu heating table. This winter, we are considering using the home's original hibachi charcoal heaters. It is fun :)
This is very true. Lived in Japan for most of my life and owned a traditional 100 year old house for several years in Shizuoka. The work and effort to make it somewhat comfortable during the summer/winter months was more then most people can believe. Additionally, many of these houses have severe termite damage (warm areas). You must be resourceful and willing to do a lot of work yourself or the costs gets out of control, especially in the remote areas. Pluming, wiring, roof, etc... all become problem points in these older homes. If you are not handy, finding someone to help may be a problem as well. Long-term as a foreigner in Japan is difficult, and I can only imagine if my spouse was not Japanese how much more difficult it would be even with my level of fluency. I have personal seen many foreigners come in with good intentions, only to end up getting frustrated with repairs, lifestyle, etc... Remember living in a country is different then a the yearly vacation. The more remote locations the more you must be willing to adjust expectations and face reality with local norms. I remember even getting used to the daily visits from wild boar, monkeys, badgers, or huntsmen spiders, centipedes ,etc.... nothing like going out the door and a huge 75 kilo boar is looking right you or having to pause a conference call while a monkeys got inside the house from an open window...
@@azabujubangaijin6607 You are 100% correct. Everyone looks at youtube and think the grass is greener in another country but in fact US is the best country to make a living. I came to US 46 years ago from HK with $50 in my pocket and became very successful. Today I live in a 5 bedrooms, 5 baths house in S. CA with a high balance 401K retirement account. I am 66, I work part time as a realtor, generating mid 5 figures a year in commission, only working a few hours a month which pays for all my shopping and vacation expenses and it's really not that hard of a job. I also have a CPA license and I my average rate per tax return was $800.00 but I decided to be realtor instead because it's less stressful and higher income. There are so many other opportunities in US, I just don't understand why anyone has to move to Japan other than because they are adventurous.
@@wizirbyman that’s really how it should be. Some people think that a house is an asset, but they haven’t figured in and subtracted what it cost every year in property tax, renovation, buying and repairing a new roof, new air conditioning, hiring someone to cut the shrubs if if you need to etc..
The reason for these abandoned homes is because in Japan virtually all homeS depreciate in value to the point that a home after 20 years and in some places in as little as 15 are worth essentially $0.00. The land the home sits might increase in value but not the home. I'm thinking the $7500 this couple paid for is for the land and other fees.
Good point. In East Asian countries, buying a house is like buying a car. Depreciates. Even if you do a total renovation, it never equals the value of similar new houses in the neighbourhood.
@@ForPopli This is true, regarding the depreciation. But the perceived value of the house on paper doesn't really matter to us, because our intention is not to sell. These two houses are an investment in our future, lifestyle, and business in Japan. We will never have to pay rent or mortgage again, and one of these houses is generating income :)
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Wow you guys have accomplished so much in such a short time. I'm happy it's all working out for you. Thanks for sharing and the best of luck in your new future in Japan.
Thanks for your friendly comment. If you like, you're welcome to follow along on our channel. We make videos covering farming, beekeeping, immigraiton, renovation, and running our small business in Japan. ruclips.net/video/vfAWb966F60/видео.html
Actually no. Half of Japan will disappear in just 50 years and there is no future. Japanese killed their future in 80s with too much currency printing and never recovered. Fools thought you can print money out of thin air and make you rich that way.
Good luck. Your second house looks very nice. We bought and restored a house in the mountains in Nagano 3 years ago, I will retire there next year. My advice would be to take as much time as you can afford in restoring the second house.
Thanks for the kind comment. For many reasons (time, busy with our business, still working on guesthouse improvements, money) we will absolutely be taking our time with the renovation of our second house. Honestly, it could take us a decade. Wishing you the best as well!
This is enlightening because the US is no longer where it’s at if you actually want to live! The area is so beautiful! There are so many options out there besides staying in the USA. I wished people realized that America Dream CAN be had but outside the USA! Find where you want to be, figure out a way to get there and leave.
I bought an akiya with a big garden too and it is SO worth it!!! It was real cheap but renovations can cost a lot if you don't do it yourself (I don't because I can't). It's really time consuming to take care of the land too... But BEST DECISION EVER!!
@@Felix.Hunger 100 000 dollars, just for the house (new kitchen, bathroom, toilet (they were so broken we couldn't use them) , floors, some isolation etc.) and one of the barns (roof down). I need 200 000 dollars more for more isolation and some little things in the house, an old traditional barn that I want to keep (need to rebuild I think) bc TRADITION and I have an office to renove too... Well, I need too much money and I don't have it.😅
Way to go guys! We absolutely loved staying at your beautiful guesthouse and you are an inspiration for us as we start our akiya journey.... they really captured your story perfectly ❤
@@West2East4 You're correct, house purchase doesn't help with residency. We have residency via the Startup visa, which allowed us to achieve the Business Manager visa. So until we receive permanent residency, our visas are dependent on the success of our small business (guesthouse and honeybee farm). I made a whole video about the ongoing process: ruclips.net/video/Tl-iZNeo2aw/видео.html
Thanks. I'm an old contractor from the US and have been investigating akiyas, as well as lower priced Japanese homes, for a few months now. I've assessed, reported on, and renewed many dozens of homes in California and Arizona, and hope that experience will translate well into my expectations of the work necessary to bring these homes up to current standards structurally, as well as improve "curbside" appeal. Omashima Island looks very interesting. I haven't booked my first visit yet but if I'm in the area can I buy you a cup of coffee (or tea)?
@ronjones8398 My apologies for the slow reply! I hadn't checked this comment section in a while. That sounds wonderful, we would be happy to meet, if you find yourself in the area. We've met lots of really interesting folks who have reached out like you have, and are always happy to chat over coffee or a great local meal :)
Thanks so much! You're welcome to follow along on our own channel, where we share videos about abandoned house renovation, running a business in Japan, immigration, honeybees, and (my favorite topic) sorting abandoned belongings. We would be happy to host you someday! ruclips.net/video/YvYvPkclL9M/видео.html
Great area and I think they did a pretty good job with everything and they sure have detemination to succeed. Thank you for sharing now I would want to travel to Japan to visit your island.
😎One of the best videos I have watched on this channel. Keep up the good work Dani and Evan Benton. I appreciate the information about the business visa and operating a business overseas 🌎
Thank you! Our local area is encouraging foreigners to move here and start businesses with their Startup visa program, which then allowed Evan to get the Business Manager visa; and I have a Dependent (Spouse) visa. We live here full time.
Awe your two are so adorable. So glad to see how happy you are. I am not brave enough to just pick up and go. I would have to sell my house before I could go anywhere.
There's a story about japanese moving from a big city to rural area attracted by cheaper living cost. But something he is not anticipate is the culture of japanese people in rural area is very different than people in big city. In short, he was rejected by the locals. The problem is, it kinda impossible to live in that area without acceptance of locals. I wonder if it happens throughout Japan's rural area.
Congratulations on your new adventure. We lived and worked in Japan for 22 years and plan to return next year to live out our retirement. All the best!
If you don't mind me asking I would love more information on this.. like if you move to Japan and you buy a home would you be then considered to use their health care system or would you have to pay for the healthcare yourself out of pocket..
@@fratusd Once you acquire a permanent address and become a resident (registered with your municipality) you are elligible to receive healthcare benefits. The process of moving to Japan will be a challenge if you do not speak some Japanese. In my case, my wife is a Japanese citizen and I picked it up gradually over the years. Cheers!
@@fratusd To add to the previous comment, you need a residency visa or permanent residency, in order to enroll in Japan's healthcare system. Owning property doesn't help you achieve residency. We have the Business Manager visa, for our farm and guesthouse. Hope that helps!
It’s funny that you say that because when people from Asia immigrate to the United States, they do not assimilate. They do not respect the culture. They act the same way that they did when they were back home. So I encourage Americans to move to Japan and act like Americans act
It's definitely isolating, for sure. Especially for me, who is still learning the language, and relies on my husband for translation in conversations with neighbors. But we've made an effort to get out there, be involved in the community, and make friends, so that helps a little :)
We have residency via the Startup visa, which allowed us to achieve the Business Manager visa. So until we receive permanent residency, our visas are dependent on the success of our small business (guesthouse and honeybee farm). ruclips.net/video/Tl-iZNeo2aw/видео.html
Nice standup people who are connected to the land. I like that they learnt the local language sufficiently. I always feel it's strange western people rarely assimilate to the native culture, but you guys proved a great exception. Good job and hope japan embraces you in return. Regards from India.
For the guesthouse, we keep it simple for guests: we have a combination of electric and kerosene heaters. Traditional houses like this are not centrally heated, so each room is warmed only when it's being used, and has individual heaters. We also have traditional house jackets, fuzzy slippers, and a vintage 'kotatsu' heating table. But we live in an area with mild winters, and it rarely gets to freezing (no snow). However, in our own house... we are quite rustic. We only heat one room with a kerosene heater. This winter we might go backwards in time and use the original 'hibachi' charcoal heaters that we found in the house.
@@bentonhomestead by the way I think it is a great idea. I travel the world now. I am seeking a place to live as well. I am on country #58 and have been traveling fulltime for 4 .5 years. I have found some good places to call home. We will see which one works out for us. Japan is top on my list. I spent 2 months there recently.
Thanks so much! I haven't had any trouble having tattoos. Both of our small island's onsen facilities are tattoo-friendly. Nobody really seems to mind, in a casual or professional setting, although I do make a point to dress and present myself as friendly and professionally as I can, to help offset any potential negative thoughts of my tattoos.
@LondonBroilSandwiches We did a full walk-through before any renovations! And have been slowly making videos while we sort through the items left behind ruclips.net/video/f8xg-OMYfLs/видео.html
A lot of foreigners do this. Buy a place in rural area and renovate it. It’s much cheaper than living in the US with expensive house, mortgage, home and auto insurance, and grocery.
You can find houses for as low as $10k in US. Unites States are also full of ghost towns and abandoned houses. These places have cheap housing because these places have no future and cant provide you for your living. Any business in Japanese countryside will fail eventually because in just 50 years there will be barely any people living there.
@@risabaker9599 I was in Japan just three weeks ago and so far it’s much much cheaper than the United States. Something with the economy because Japan used to be way more expensive than the United States.
Perhaps not everything is less expensive, but definitely the regular grocery store, depending what you buy if you’re fine with Japanese products instead of imported products.
The biggest issue for non-nationals moving to Japan is the visa. It's not guaranteed that you'll be granted a visa just because you buy property, and if you don't have the funds already to be eligible for a business start up visa, it is even more difficult. This is not for the average person with the average budget. Also, it is very difficult to get citizenship even if you reside there for the rest of your life, so you will never be eligible for national services.
Which national services are you referring to? When I lived there for grad school, I paid for national health care plan access despite not being a citizen...
National services are available. Heath care with any visa immediately; pension after your first year. Naturalization is not a requirement. A lot of people get permanent residence and keep their home country's citizenship.
Our house did not have any past due taxes or extra fees. We purchased directly from the elderly son of the former owner, who lives nearby. He completed the inheritance process with no trouble, and that is part of the "transaction fees" referenced in the house purchase price. Building supplies are no problem. We have most of what we need on the island chain, or if not, we're a 30-60 minute drive from various bigger cities with everything we could need.
One bit of old school advice financial analysts will tell you - never die in Japan, the government own your assets, even your American assets. Wonder why this is never mentioned.
Distribution of your assets to your loved ones is the same there as almost anywhere else. Also, wills are a thing there. Don’t know why a klowwn would spread misinformation like this, but probably pretty self explanatory.
There is a lot of false assertions by the title - they bought a $7,500 abandoned home like someone would buy a 2007 Maserati for $7,500 - you are going to pay extra to bring it back to condition. They sold their home so they baked the sale of that home into that abandoned home so it wasn't $7,500 and just move in...
@eddunn3021 Because we're here on a Business Manager visa, we have to keep track of every expenditure, and we document this on our little channel. Our renovations were $19,000 USD. The total cost of purchase, renovation, furnishing, and rental licenses, came to $38,000. We're about to reach the one year mark of AirBnB, and have made back $17,500! Of course, we do have some more renovations planned for this winter. But all in all, it's safe to assume we will recoup all expenses within 3 years. ruclips.net/video/INy5CEbLFX8/видео.html
The nerd build really shines in the late game especially after the most recent patch. Most players don't have the patience to run this build long enough to make it to level 60 which is when most of the stat bonuses and perks kick in. You can tell it's a nerd build because of the pink socks he has equip as those aren't available to other classes
Yes. Every one of the abandoned homes we've personally seen inside, are all full of belongings, and nothing has been touched. I'm sure not all 10-12 million abandoned homes are full of stuff, but I would guess the majority of them are. This is one of the contributing factors to being abandoned in the first place; they don't think anyone will want to do the work to clean it up. Also, there's a lot of misinformation about how expensive it will be to clear garbage. Thankfully, we did the work ourselves, so will actually end up with a net profit from the antiques and vintage furniture in the houses, much of which we used to decorate our retro guesthouse.
We have residency via the Startup visa, which allowed us to achieve the Business Manager visa. So until we receive permanent residency, our visas are dependent on the success of our small business (guesthouse and honeybee farm). I made a whole video about the ongoing process: ruclips.net/video/Tl-iZNeo2aw/видео.html
How is Dani feeling about not speaking Japanese? Isn't it terribly lonely and challenging not understanding or speaking Japanese? Doing everyday errands like shopping or going to the post office, you always need help.
Hello, Dani here. You're absolutely correct. Mostly, I feel embarrassed that my Japanese level isn't better than it is, after 18 months of living here. I thought "immersion" would help me learn, and it has, a little. But we've been working so hard every single day to get our business off the ground that I haven't had the mental energy to study language after a long workday. That is my main focus this winter. Thankfully, our neighbors and community have been very understanding and encouraging. My favorite Japanese phrase is "bochi bochi", which means "little by little" :)
@@bentonhomesteadThe comments are a bit harsh. It takes a lot of time and effort to learn a language. Especially one as difficult as Japanese. You'll get they're eventually but it can take several years.
@bentonhomestead you are busy as it is I imagine, but I think if you get a regular job working with the locals.. just for one year.. I did this when I moved abroad and it was the best thing I did to better my language skills and learn the customs.
We have residency via the Startup visa, which allowed us to achieve the Business Manager visa. So until we receive permanent residency, our visas are dependent on the success of our small business (guesthouse and honeybee farm).
It’s not as hard as people think. They said they have a start up but of course that would mean a good amount of money is involved. If you don’t have as much, you can go for a student visa and study Japanese at a language school
We're on Ōmishima island in the Seto Sea. Look up "Shimanami Kaido" to read about the bridge network connecting the islands. We're under 5 hours from Tokyo by shinkansen bullet train. Or an overnight ferry from Osaka. Have a great trip!
This is great! With remote work on the rise "world citizenship" is becoming much more of a common thing, it would be amazing to have more videos of folks doing similar things around the world as this couple. 😃
It's so great, that in 100 years everywhere will be the same. No more distinct races, cultures, history. All thrown in the garbage for consumerist garbage like this.
Although they said this house is structurally sound, it is not earthquake proof up to code just like most Akiyas in Japan. Right now, this house is sitting on some stone footages without any solid fixtures. To make it earthquake proof, the entire base (kiso) needs to be rebuilt with steel bars and shock absorbers, and then fix the entire house to the new base, which will cost more than $100k. That’s the reason why there are so many abandoned Akiyas and sold for almost free in Japan. Most Japanese people would pass this house. Buyers be aware.
Just in our neighborhood, we know many Japanese couples our age moving to the island and renovating 'akiya' into their own homes, businesses, and even a restaurant. The great thing about the older houses, according to our Japanese neighbors, is that they have already withstood many large earthquakes over the past century, proving their resilience by continuing to stand solid. We aren't required to make any foundational updates to either of our houses. Thanks for your comment, and wish you the best!
These guys are doing a great service for Japan! With so many houses being abandoned because of the older folks dying off and their offspring moving to the big cities., Japanese small towns are becoming like ghost towns. Them taking these eyesores and restoring them is just what the country needs desperately. That is why the government and local community has open arms to these young foreigners to come into the country to live.
no not for foriengers but for ethnic Japanese. why would the government want foreigners taking over land that the future generations of Japanese indigenous people will fight for to get their ANCESTRAL land back?
I am actually of half Japanese ancestry. My ancestors immigrated to Hawaii during the sugar and pineapple plantation era. Unfortunately the cost of living in Hawaii is a big burden and even with a degree and full-time job I am unable to fully live independently. I am really interested in living in Japan because the cost of living is comparably lower than Hawaii. I was able to save enough money to construct an investment portfolio that could pay me around $3,500-$4,000 a month in dividends which would be more than enough cash to live off in Japan without a job. I heard it's really hard to get a residential visa as a foreigner so I'm not sure if buying a home there would help get the residential visa.
You can get an investment visa for 5,000,000 yen, which is about 30,000 US dollars, to start your business. This is not super hard compared to other countries that will allow you to stay longer.
Unfortunately, purchasing a home has no connection to obtaining a visa in Japan. However, if you are a U.S. citizen, you can stay in Japan for up to 180 days per year. Each stay, though, must be less than 90 days, meaning it would require at least two trips.
i will add a lil to that, i am in fukuoka and have seen many of us gaijin savages go on 'visa runs' (ferry over to Korea) and then straight back in again
Some people work for 40yrs to have $1M in their retirement, meanwhile some people are putting just $10K into trading from just few months ago and now they are multimillionaires
Financial education is what we need right now for more than 70% of the society in the country as very few are literate on the subject. Thanks to Jihan Wu, the man that changed my financial life.
There’s no such thing as a free lunch. It’s unlikely to find cheap properties in Japan without a catch. People should consider that the Fukushima nuclear disaster, leaks into the sea and surounding and typhoons may be contributing factors.
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Thank you so much for sharing our story! We're very happy with this video and blog. If any of your viewers are interested in following our journey, we share videos of our whole process, including 'akiya' abandoned house renovation, life in the Japanese countryside, Startup and Business Manager visa, operating our business and guesthouse, raising honeybees, and restoring abandoned land, all on a budget... Thanks for watching, and please feel free to follow along. Better yet, come visit Ōmishima island!
Well done ! You are truly brave and inspiring people!
You are living the dream! I'm planning my Japan trip and I'm definitely going to visit you!
I bought an akiya in the countryside too!! (video in my account) But it's just for me and my family, not to rent. Great project! Hope you'll bring more life and economic growth to this island!! Just a question though: people weren't afraid of all your tatoos? Mothers are banned from swimming pools and can't go together with their kids because of just one tatoo...
@@VickieC. Thank you, and we can say the same about you! I'm really happy some of your beautiful bicycling footage made it into the video too :)
@@nemuasahi I wish you the best with your renovation also! To answer your question: I've had no issues regarding tattoos at all. It's possible that our area in the countryside is more accepting of them than the bigger cities; I'm not sure, because I only have my own experience. I never try to hide them, because it would be impossible, so I just dress professionally for meetings with officials and immigration. I've never been turned away from our local onsen pools, which are tattoo-friendly :)
Don't let the price blind you. They embraced the culture, they know carpentry to a degree, they know basic farming and at least one of them know how to speak the language. It would be a challenge if you're unprepared living in a foreign land.
yes if you really want to move to Japan.....learning the language is very important.....having a Japanese partner will also make things a lot easier
Building a traditional Japanese house in the US would be just as cheap anyway. The whole point of them was that they use cheap and thin materials so it wasn't such a big deal when the earthquakes or fires took it down. Bardominiums are becoming more popular in the US now as people realize they don't need the standard home. All the materials can be cheaper.
Well said.
lets be honest he barely knows how to speak it lol
With the money you would save in housing in America you could hire some incredible tutors and learn much faster.
This might be my favorite feature. These guys are ballin’ on a budget, learned the language, and have such cool lifestyles 🙌🏿
love your profile image!
It makes me so sad to see traditional wooden homes left to rot.
Thank you for saving one!
Mid-20th century Japanese houses were not built to last. They were expected to be replaced after a generation or two. Japanese farm houses from the Meiji period are more solid, but renovating them is expensive and difficult. I have lived in two of them. The second was renovated over the last few years.
@@JedRothwell all homes in Japan are expected to be torn down after 30 years, even the new construction
I’ve been to Omishima. It’s real Japan with so few foreigners. Glad to see people giving it a go to bring energy to that region.
What a cute idea, that garden view out the window looks like paradise to a city girl like me. I hope their garden continues to thrive ❤️
that it so cool guys! I am honored to know you and have been a guest at your beautiful guest house!
Thank you so much! I hope some of this video's viewers find their way to your channel also. Lots of great Japanese countryside and akiya renovation footage :)
Such a calm couple, I love their vibe
Honestly inspirational.
I wish I were younger than I would definitely do what you’re doing such as renovate a house and so forth. I am healthy, but I don’t think I can do that heavy things anymore.
I’d love Japan. I really like the fact that you only renovated the house but kept it to its original theme such as the tatami floors, etc., and that you also started the vegetable garden and are going to make salsa someday.
This was great storytelling. From the voice over to the music...I really liked it.
Dani & Evan are such an inspiration in how to help revive rural Japan community - thanks for featuring them!
Thank you JJ, that means a lot coming from you! Your channel is a great resource for sustainability inspiration as well 🙂↕️
I’ve seen these sorts of videos before - but you are the first ones to explain the visa/ immigration information and requirements. Excellent ! And good luck to you, I am sure you will be successful 😊
Thanks so much! When we started this process over two years ago, I couldn't find any helpful content about this specific visa process, or any success stories. It was daunting! So I started documenting our process to help others who might want to follow a similar residency route😊
Love the vision you had. Lovely couple, lovely spaces.
As a Japanese, during winter you should be more patient in living Japanese traditional wooden houses, which are equipped with no insulation and cheap in air-tightness. because, the building construction is more oriented to comfortable life in summer. But, feeling a sense of different seasons is definitely part of the fun of living in Japan.
Thank you for your insight. I have only lived in Japan for 18 months, but the traditional Japanese house has given me new appreciation for the changing seasons. Our guesthouse has been updated with some modern heating and cooling. But our personal house is very rustic... We do not yet have hot water, and we keep warm in winter with a single kerosene heater, hanten jackets, and a cozy kotatsu heating table. This winter, we are considering using the home's original hibachi charcoal heaters. It is fun :)
This is very true. Lived in Japan for most of my life and owned a traditional 100 year old house for several years in Shizuoka. The work and effort to make it somewhat comfortable during the summer/winter months was more then most people can believe. Additionally, many of these houses have severe termite damage (warm areas). You must be resourceful and willing to do a lot of work yourself or the costs gets out of control, especially in the remote areas. Pluming, wiring, roof, etc... all become problem points in these older homes. If you are not handy, finding someone to help may be a problem as well. Long-term as a foreigner in Japan is difficult, and I can only imagine if my spouse was not Japanese how much more difficult it would be even with my level of fluency. I have personal seen many foreigners come in with good intentions, only to end up getting frustrated with repairs, lifestyle, etc... Remember living in a country is different then a the yearly vacation. The more remote locations the more you must be willing to adjust expectations and face reality with local norms. I remember even getting used to the daily visits from wild boar, monkeys, badgers, or huntsmen spiders, centipedes ,etc.... nothing like going out the door and a huge 75 kilo boar is looking right you or having to pause a conference call while a monkeys got inside the house from an open window...
@@azabujubangaijin6607Good Lord 😂
@@azabujubangaijin6607 You are 100% correct. Everyone looks at youtube and think the grass is greener in another country but in fact US is the best country to make a living. I came to US 46 years ago from HK with $50 in my pocket and became very successful. Today I live in a 5 bedrooms, 5 baths house in S. CA with a high balance 401K retirement account. I am 66, I work part time as a realtor, generating mid 5 figures a year in commission, only working a few hours a month which pays for all my shopping and vacation expenses and it's really not that hard of a job. I also have a CPA license and I my average rate per tax return was $800.00 but I decided to be realtor instead because it's less stressful and higher income. There are so many other opportunities in US, I just don't understand why anyone has to move to Japan other than because they are adventurous.
I'm def booking this one for my next trip. Kudos to them!
Kyoto is nice 👍 and quiet ❤ also
$80 in Japan vs $15k housing tax in Cook county IL😢
Yeah man, America is lie. I live in portugal, my house here is tax exempt.. and I only learned this after 2 years of living here 😂
thats 1% of your house price. So its just about the same in Japan
housing is not really taxed much in japan because it's not viewed as an appreciating asset
It’s rural Japan too not urban Chicago metro
@@wizirbyman that’s really how it should be. Some people think that a house is an asset, but they haven’t figured in and subtracted what it cost every year in property tax, renovation, buying and repairing a new roof, new air conditioning, hiring someone to cut the shrubs if if you need to etc..
The reason for these abandoned homes is because in Japan virtually all homeS depreciate in value to the point that a home after 20 years and in some places in as little as 15 are worth essentially $0.00. The land the home sits might increase in value but not the home. I'm thinking the $7500 this couple paid for is for the land and other fees.
so much better for those who want a home and not an investment
Also isn't frequent earth quakes a problem for houses?
Good point. In East Asian countries, buying a house is like buying a car. Depreciates. Even if you do a total renovation, it never equals the value of similar new houses in the neighbourhood.
@@ForPopli This is true, regarding the depreciation. But the perceived value of the house on paper doesn't really matter to us, because our intention is not to sell. These two houses are an investment in our future, lifestyle, and business in Japan. We will never have to pay rent or mortgage again, and one of these houses is generating income :)
At least you can get a home. Meanwhile in the US you pay $150K for some crappy 1970s condo with $300+ HOA fees.
Amazing work guys, cultural tourism idea is brilliant....
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Wow you guys have accomplished so much in such a short time. I'm happy it's all working out for you. Thanks for sharing and the best of luck in your new future in Japan.
BTW, great idea about the peppers. Maybe you can try peppered jams too. They're getting pretty popular here in the States.
Thanks for your friendly comment. If you like, you're welcome to follow along on our channel. We make videos covering farming, beekeeping, immigraiton, renovation, and running our small business in Japan. ruclips.net/video/vfAWb966F60/видео.html
Japan is going to have a turn around, great to see success
Actually no. Half of Japan will disappear in just 50 years and there is no future. Japanese killed their future in 80s with too much currency printing and never recovered. Fools thought you can print money out of thin air and make you rich that way.
Congratulations!! Impressive couple and inspirational to others! All the best!
Congrats to you both. I would love to live in Japan to be close to the world's best koi breeders and to see those incredibly beautiful fish in person.
Good luck. Your second house looks very nice. We bought and restored a house in the mountains in Nagano 3 years ago, I will retire there next year. My advice would be to take as much time as you can afford in restoring the second house.
Thanks for the kind comment. For many reasons (time, busy with our business, still working on guesthouse improvements, money) we will absolutely be taking our time with the renovation of our second house. Honestly, it could take us a decade. Wishing you the best as well!
Welcome to Japan, there are so many folks moving here and plenty of opportunities. Good work on the house and congratulations on your new business.
This is enlightening because the US is no longer where it’s at if you actually want to live! The area is so beautiful! There are so many options out there besides staying in the USA. I wished people realized that America Dream CAN be had but outside the USA! Find where you want to be, figure out a way to get there and leave.
I bought an akiya with a big garden too and it is SO worth it!!! It was real cheap but renovations can cost a lot if you don't do it yourself (I don't because I can't). It's really time consuming to take care of the land too... But BEST DECISION EVER!!
@@Felix.Hunger 100 000 dollars, just for the house (new kitchen, bathroom, toilet (they were so broken we couldn't use them) , floors, some isolation etc.) and one of the barns (roof down). I need 200 000 dollars more for more isolation and some little things in the house, an old traditional barn that I want to keep (need to rebuild I think) bc TRADITION and I have an office to renove too... Well, I need too much money and I don't have it.😅
@@nemuasahi Your house looks great! I subscribed to your channel too :)
Kudos to you both! You are living a dream I wish I could live if only I were much younger. All the best to you both.
Way to go guys! We absolutely loved staying at your beautiful guesthouse and you are an inspiration for us as we start our akiya journey.... they really captured your story perfectly ❤
Thank you guys! It was so fun to meet you during your last trip. We look forward to your akiya videos also :)
@@bentonhomestead, how do you get Japan residency? Home purchase doesn't guarantee it, to my understanding.
@@West2East4 You're correct, house purchase doesn't help with residency. We have residency via the Startup visa, which allowed us to achieve the Business Manager visa. So until we receive permanent residency, our visas are dependent on the success of our small business (guesthouse and honeybee farm). I made a whole video about the ongoing process: ruclips.net/video/Tl-iZNeo2aw/видео.html
Glad your new business is working out for you!
Great Story Guys. Very informative and inspiring, just what I was looking for. All the best to you both 👍
Thanks. I'm an old contractor from the US and have been investigating akiyas, as well as lower priced Japanese homes, for a few months now. I've assessed, reported on, and renewed many dozens of homes in California and Arizona, and hope that experience will translate well into my expectations of the work necessary to bring these homes up to current standards structurally, as well as improve "curbside" appeal. Omashima Island looks very interesting. I haven't booked my first visit yet but if I'm in the area can I buy you a cup of coffee (or tea)?
@ronjones8398 My apologies for the slow reply! I hadn't checked this comment section in a while. That sounds wonderful, we would be happy to meet, if you find yourself in the area. We've met lots of really interesting folks who have reached out like you have, and are always happy to chat over coffee or a great local meal :)
This is so cool! Awesome! Would love to visit someday. Thanks for sharing. Great video!
Thanks so much! You're welcome to follow along on our own channel, where we share videos about abandoned house renovation, running a business in Japan, immigration, honeybees, and (my favorite topic) sorting abandoned belongings. We would be happy to host you someday! ruclips.net/video/YvYvPkclL9M/видео.html
@@bentonhomestead Thank you! Subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to someday. :) All the Best!
Beautiful renovation
Great area and I think they did a pretty good job with everything and they sure have detemination to succeed. Thank you for sharing now I would want to travel to Japan to visit your island.
😎One of the best videos I have watched on this channel. Keep up the good work Dani and Evan Benton. I appreciate the information about the business visa and operating a business overseas 🌎
Thank you for sharing such an amazing your life experience. May I ask you both have visa to allow to live in Japan?
Thank you! Our local area is encouraging foreigners to move here and start businesses with their Startup visa program, which then allowed Evan to get the Business Manager visa; and I have a Dependent (Spouse) visa. We live here full time.
Awe your two are so adorable. So glad to see how happy you are. I am not brave enough to just pick up and go. I would have to sell my house before I could go anywhere.
Thank You for sharing 💕
Definitely going to book for my Japan trip next year, looks amazing.
Nicely done!
I've stayed on the island a couple times in the past.
Will def look you up if we do the Shimanami again.
Nice video. Good job.
Very smart couple ❤
Well Done 🎉🎉🎉❤🎉🎉🎉 loves da vibes fr da township is incredible exciting with Japanese villages yes its a yes for me ❤
Interesting story and amazing place. How did you manage the visa or residency there?
Welcome to Japan! 🇯🇵
There's a story about japanese moving from a big city to rural area attracted by cheaper living cost. But something he is not anticipate is the culture of japanese people in rural area is very different than people in big city. In short, he was rejected by the locals. The problem is, it kinda impossible to live in that area without acceptance of locals.
I wonder if it happens throughout Japan's rural area.
thank you! Loved it!
This is wonderful!
You guys are awesome!
What a beautiful life!
Congratulations on your new adventure. We lived and worked in Japan for 22 years and plan to return next year to live out our retirement. All the best!
If you don't mind me asking I would love more information on this.. like if you move to Japan and you buy a home would you be then considered to use their health care system or would you have to pay for the healthcare yourself out of pocket..
@@fratusd Once you acquire a permanent address and become a resident (registered with your municipality) you are elligible to receive healthcare benefits. The process of moving to Japan will be a challenge if you do not speak some Japanese. In my case, my wife is a Japanese citizen and I picked it up gradually over the years. Cheers!
@@NatureLenzPhoto thanks
@@fratusd To add to the previous comment, you need a residency visa or permanent residency, in order to enroll in Japan's healthcare system. Owning property doesn't help you achieve residency. We have the Business Manager visa, for our farm and guesthouse. Hope that helps!
@@fratusd
外国人は日本に住まないで下さい。 日本の医療を利用しないで下さい。 外国人は自分達の国を住みやすい国になるように努力をするべきです。 日本は日本人のものです。
14 k in one year. Recouping x2 youinvestment on property. Thats very good money.
They went through the proper channels, and respect the culture - a big difference from quite a few expats.
-expats- immigrants
It’s funny that you say that because when people from Asia immigrate to the United States, they do not assimilate. They do not respect the culture. They act the same way that they did when they were back home. So I encourage Americans to move to Japan and act like Americans act
It’s could be way cheaper to buy a house there, but I feel isolated in a foreign country ,no friends or relatives living there.
It's definitely isolating, for sure. Especially for me, who is still learning the language, and relies on my husband for translation in conversations with neighbors. But we've made an effort to get out there, be involved in the community, and make friends, so that helps a little :)
I would love to move to Japan and do this.
Veey motivating and innovative
How do you get the visa to live there long term?
We have residency via the Startup visa, which allowed us to achieve the Business Manager visa. So until we receive permanent residency, our visas are dependent on the success of our small business (guesthouse and honeybee farm). ruclips.net/video/Tl-iZNeo2aw/видео.html
Nice standup people who are connected to the land. I like that they learnt the local language sufficiently. I always feel it's strange western people rarely assimilate to the native culture, but you guys proved a great exception. Good job and hope japan embraces you in return. Regards from India.
vetia, how many countries have you travelled to?
Love it!
What do you do for heating in the winters?
For the guesthouse, we keep it simple for guests: we have a combination of electric and kerosene heaters. Traditional houses like this are not centrally heated, so each room is warmed only when it's being used, and has individual heaters. We also have traditional house jackets, fuzzy slippers, and a vintage 'kotatsu' heating table. But we live in an area with mild winters, and it rarely gets to freezing (no snow).
However, in our own house... we are quite rustic. We only heat one room with a kerosene heater. This winter we might go backwards in time and use the original 'hibachi' charcoal heaters that we found in the house.
@@bentonhomestead by the way I think it is a great idea. I travel the world now. I am seeking a place to live as well. I am on country #58 and have been traveling fulltime for 4 .5 years. I have found some good places to call home. We will see which one works out for us. Japan is top on my list. I spent 2 months there recently.
@@dlucas527 That's wonderful. Thanks for the nice comment and conversation. Wishing you the best on your travels and wherever you decide to settle!
Fantastic work!
How are the locals reacting to your tattoos?
Thanks so much! I haven't had any trouble having tattoos. Both of our small island's onsen facilities are tattoo-friendly. Nobody really seems to mind, in a casual or professional setting, although I do make a point to dress and present myself as friendly and professionally as I can, to help offset any potential negative thoughts of my tattoos.
Japan is at the top of my list if I ever move out.
love your story
Omg I need a tour of the second house !
@LondonBroilSandwiches We did a full walk-through before any renovations! And have been slowly making videos while we sort through the items left behind ruclips.net/video/f8xg-OMYfLs/видео.html
A lot of foreigners do this. Buy a place in rural area and renovate it. It’s much cheaper than living in the US with expensive house, mortgage, home and auto insurance, and grocery.
Have you been to a grocery store in Japan recently? Everything got expensive there too and I honestly thought grocery is as expensive as in the US.
You can find houses for as low as $10k in US. Unites States are also full of ghost towns and abandoned houses. These places have cheap housing because these places have no future and cant provide you for your living. Any business in Japanese countryside will fail eventually because in just 50 years there will be barely any people living there.
@@risabaker9599 I was in Japan just three weeks ago and so far it’s much much cheaper than the United States. Something with the economy because Japan used to be way more expensive than the United States.
Perhaps not everything is less expensive, but definitely the regular grocery store, depending what you buy if you’re fine with Japanese products instead of imported products.
Cost of living in Japan is much cheaper than Australia!
I was just on Omishima, staying on Yugeshima for about a month, didn't know !!
Nice! I just saw your comment on our channel, too. Happy to meet up the next time you find yourself in this area :)
Omg I love the Grateful Dead music!
So jealous!!🎉 Congrats
Sadly I can't retire there, would love to!
Yes please!
The biggest issue for non-nationals moving to Japan is the visa. It's not guaranteed that you'll be granted a visa just because you buy property, and if you don't have the funds already to be eligible for a business start up visa, it is even more difficult. This is not for the average person with the average budget. Also, it is very difficult to get citizenship even if you reside there for the rest of your life, so you will never be eligible for national services.
Which national services are you referring to? When I lived there for grad school, I paid for national health care plan access despite not being a citizen...
National services are available. Heath care with any visa immediately; pension after your first year.
Naturalization is not a requirement. A lot of people get permanent residence and keep their home country's citizenship.
Was there past due property taxes and leans? Was there inheritance problems? How hard was it to aquire building supplies?
Our house did not have any past due taxes or extra fees. We purchased directly from the elderly son of the former owner, who lives nearby. He completed the inheritance process with no trouble, and that is part of the "transaction fees" referenced in the house purchase price. Building supplies are no problem. We have most of what we need on the island chain, or if not, we're a 30-60 minute drive from various bigger cities with everything we could need.
Thanks for the info. Glad for you both.
One bit of old school advice financial analysts will tell you - never die in Japan, the government own your assets, even your American assets. Wonder why this is never mentioned.
Distribution of your assets to your loved ones is the same there as almost anywhere else. Also, wills are a thing there.
Don’t know why a klowwn would spread misinformation like this, but probably pretty self explanatory.
@ it’s not do some research before keyboard typing - Japan gets it first and that is the most well known fact out here for expats
$29k!!! That’s cheaper than a Camry in the U.S.
That's funny you chose that specific car. We sold our 2002 Camry when we left the US, haha.
There is a lot of false assertions by the title - they bought a $7,500 abandoned home like someone would buy a 2007 Maserati for $7,500 - you are going to pay extra to bring it back to condition. They sold their home so they baked the sale of that home into that abandoned home so it wasn't $7,500 and just move in...
@eddunn3021 Because we're here on a Business Manager visa, we have to keep track of every expenditure, and we document this on our little channel. Our renovations were $19,000 USD. The total cost of purchase, renovation, furnishing, and rental licenses, came to $38,000. We're about to reach the one year mark of AirBnB, and have made back $17,500! Of course, we do have some more renovations planned for this winter. But all in all, it's safe to assume we will recoup all expenses within 3 years. ruclips.net/video/INy5CEbLFX8/видео.html
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Astonishing, the relatively clean state the buildings are in. In the west they'd have long been ransacked.
Yes. Every one of the abandoned homes we've personally seen inside, are all full of belongings, and nothing has been touched. I'm sure not all 10-12 million abandoned homes are full of stuff, but I would guess the majority of them are. This is one of the contributing factors to being abandoned in the first place; they don't think anyone will want to do the work to clean it up. Also, there's a lot of misinformation about how expensive it will be to clear garbage. Thankfully, we did the work ourselves, so will actually end up with a net profit from the antiques and vintage furniture in the houses, much of which we used to decorate our retro guesthouse.
Airbnb ruin our small city (Palm Springs.) . It's a cancer with no current treatment and is terminal.
I'd love to visit, wish I could.
How do you get a visa to live there long term?
We have residency via the Startup visa, which allowed us to achieve the Business Manager visa. So until we receive permanent residency, our visas are dependent on the success of our small business (guesthouse and honeybee farm). I made a whole video about the ongoing process: ruclips.net/video/Tl-iZNeo2aw/видео.html
I love bees, Japan is nice too.
How is Dani feeling about not speaking Japanese? Isn't it terribly lonely and challenging not understanding or speaking Japanese? Doing everyday errands like shopping or going to the post office, you always need help.
Hello, Dani here. You're absolutely correct. Mostly, I feel embarrassed that my Japanese level isn't better than it is, after 18 months of living here. I thought "immersion" would help me learn, and it has, a little. But we've been working so hard every single day to get our business off the ground that I haven't had the mental energy to study language after a long workday. That is my main focus this winter. Thankfully, our neighbors and community have been very understanding and encouraging. My favorite Japanese phrase is "bochi bochi", which means "little by little" :)
@@bentonhomesteadI’m confident, you will be fluent in Japanese language soon! ❤
@@bentonhomesteadThe comments are a bit harsh. It takes a lot of time and effort to learn a language. Especially one as difficult as Japanese. You'll get they're eventually but it can take several years.
@@bentonhomestead1.5 years isn’t that long imo! I think you’ll improve considering you have no one else except Japanese people to talk to there 😅
@bentonhomestead you are busy as it is I imagine, but I think if you get a regular job working with the locals.. just for one year.. I did this when I moved abroad and it was the best thing I did to better my language skills and learn the customs.
How do these people get residency tho
We have residency via the Startup visa, which allowed us to achieve the Business Manager visa. So until we receive permanent residency, our visas are dependent on the success of our small business (guesthouse and honeybee farm).
@@bentonhomesteadI hope you're successful and can get PR
@@shaungordon9737 Thank you :)
It’s not as hard as people think. They said they have a start up but of course that would mean a good amount of money is involved. If you don’t have as much, you can go for a student visa and study Japanese at a language school
Wheres your place? We touring tokyo early next year. Ty
We're on Ōmishima island in the Seto Sea. Look up "Shimanami Kaido" to read about the bridge network connecting the islands. We're under 5 hours from Tokyo by shinkansen bullet train. Or an overnight ferry from Osaka. Have a great trip!
This is great! With remote work on the rise "world citizenship" is becoming much more of a common thing, it would be amazing to have more videos of folks doing similar things around the world as this couple. 😃
It's so great, that in 100 years everywhere will be the same. No more distinct races, cultures, history. All thrown in the garbage for consumerist garbage like this.
Hope you both can succeed
I wish them well
Although they said this house is structurally sound, it is not earthquake proof up to code just like most Akiyas in Japan. Right now, this house is sitting on some stone footages without any solid fixtures. To make it earthquake proof, the entire base (kiso) needs to be rebuilt with steel bars and shock absorbers, and then fix the entire house to the new base, which will cost more than $100k. That’s the reason why there are so many abandoned Akiyas and sold for almost free in Japan. Most Japanese people would pass this house. Buyers be aware.
Just in our neighborhood, we know many Japanese couples our age moving to the island and renovating 'akiya' into their own homes, businesses, and even a restaurant. The great thing about the older houses, according to our Japanese neighbors, is that they have already withstood many large earthquakes over the past century, proving their resilience by continuing to stand solid. We aren't required to make any foundational updates to either of our houses. Thanks for your comment, and wish you the best!
These guys are doing a great service for Japan! With so many houses being abandoned because of the older folks dying off and their offspring moving to the big cities., Japanese small towns are becoming like ghost towns. Them taking these eyesores and restoring them is just what the country needs desperately. That is why the government and local community has open arms to these young foreigners to come into the country to live.
no not for foriengers but for ethnic Japanese. why would the government want foreigners taking over land that the future generations of Japanese indigenous people will fight for to get their ANCESTRAL land back?
How do people live there after buying the house ? I heard that you dont get residence permit just for buying a house.. ?
I am actually of half Japanese ancestry. My ancestors immigrated to Hawaii during the sugar and pineapple plantation era. Unfortunately the cost of living in Hawaii is a big burden and even with a degree and full-time job I am unable to fully live independently. I am really interested in living in Japan because the cost of living is comparably lower than Hawaii. I was able to save enough money to construct an investment portfolio that could pay me around $3,500-$4,000 a month in dividends which would be more than enough cash to live off in Japan without a job. I heard it's really hard to get a residential visa as a foreigner so I'm not sure if buying a home there would help get the residential visa.
You can get an investment visa for 5,000,000 yen, which is about 30,000 US dollars, to start your business. This is not super hard compared to other countries that will allow you to stay longer.
You already have it a lot easier than most because you have Japanese ancestry. You can look up “long term resident visa” aka 定住者 to see if you qualify
Unfortunately, purchasing a home has no connection to obtaining a visa in Japan. However, if you are a U.S. citizen, you can stay in Japan for up to 180 days per year. Each stay, though, must be less than 90 days, meaning it would require at least two trips.
i will add a lil to that, i am in fukuoka and have seen many of us gaijin savages go on 'visa runs' (ferry over to Korea) and then straight back in again
Hit 401k today. Appreciate you for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months. Started with 24k in July 2024.,,,.
Some people work for 40yrs to have $1M in their retirement, meanwhile some people are putting just $10K into trading from just few months ago and now they are multimillionaires
You are so correct! Save, invest and spend for necessities and a few small luxuries relatives to one's total assets ratio
Waking up every 14th of each month to £210,000 it’s a blessing to I and my family… Big gratitude to Jihan Wu🙌
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Question is: Are you now owner of the house Or are you owner of the house ANd the land. Thats a big difference there in Japan.
That's an excellent point. We own both houses, the land, and some additional plots of forest and farmland.
how does one find the listings of such homes?
Speaking local language is great advantage
houses in US tend to go 200-300k$ with $50k US you can buy 2 houses in Japan😊
Amazing 🤩 ❤
There’s no such thing as a free lunch. It’s unlikely to find cheap properties in Japan without a catch. People should consider that the Fukushima nuclear disaster, leaks into the sea and surounding and typhoons may be contributing factors.
the neighbors: omg did you hear? Someone finally moved into that haunted house.