Report #20: Shizuoka's Izu Peninsula
Find surfer's paradise with hot springs for a surprising price
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Akiya & Inaka joins The Japan Times Sustainable Roundtable
English-language media continually feature stories about houses in Japan going for $500 or even being given away. However, if you follow us, you probably know that we are strongly against this narrative.
This is nothing new. There’s even a Latin phrase for it – caveat emptor – “let the buyer beware”. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
That’s why we continue to be vocal in the media about why it is not such a great idea to jump head first into the Japanese rural real estate market with rose-colored sunglasses. If you spend $500 on a house but later discover that it needs $150,000 in renovations, at which point you’re probably better off building a new house, that does not sound like a good investment to us.
That’s why when The Japan Times reached out to us to be featured in their Sustainable Roundtable seminar series, we were honored to accept the opportunity. The discussion spanned from what led us to start Akiya & Inaka to what we are currently focused on accomplishing. Please take a look at the article if you are interested to know what transpired.
Preview to our latest project in Saitama
Check out our latest video, where we show you a spectacular home that we are currently renovating for sale in rural Saitama. It has a killer view!!
Nikkei loves Akiya & Inaka
We continue to field a lot of media inquiries, but the Nikkei Newspaper has definitely captured the flag when it comes to covering the akiya problem. This is great news in our book, because there is so much that needs to be done in order to put more of a spotlight on this issue. In our latest interview, we went out to inspect an akiya in rural Gunma Prefecture. The article isn’t out yet, but we will be sure to keep you posted.
Enjoying Sakura in Inaka
The Kanto region is closing out on Japan’s most popular pastime, cherry blossom viewing or hanami. While there are plenty of good spots in central Tokyo, the masses gather upon them. If you’re not a fan of being in a crowd of people armed with selfie sticks, come to inaka where you will find a much more relaxed experience.
The Torayama Senbon-sakura in Higashi-Chichibu is a perfect example of this. Ample parking, significantly less crowds, and over 1,000 sakura trees to enjoy make this a choice place to enjoy the season.
Bookmark this for the next hanami season!
Beach adjacent property in Surf City
This month’s property for paid subscribers is a 1960’s build at the gateway to the west coast of Shizuoka’s Izu Peninsula. Sandy beaches, beautiful vistas, and relaxing onsen hot springs baths await you.
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