Off-Market Akiya Deals: How Erik Found 4 Homes in Niigata | Ep 141

Podcast: Buying a House in Japan · Mokomoko Productions

Opublikowano: 2026-07-17

Erik, a repeat guest and veteran of the Akiya-buying process, joins the hosts for a July 4th cookout to talk about how he ended up owning four homes in the same small Niigata village. A remodel company owner from Minnesota, Erik shares how he uses his construction background to renovate traditional Japanese homes, why staying in one community unlocks off-market deals, and how gardening and rice-paddy planting have become his fastest path to real integration. Key Takeaways Off-market deals happen when you're embedded in a community, not when you're cold-emailing sellers from afar. Owning multiple homes...