Everything we’ve learned about buying and renovating an akiya in rural Japan — the paperwork, the surprises, and the very real dust.
How disposal actually works in Japan and why garbage needs to be planned like its own renovation phase.
A Guide to Garbage Disposal When Renovating an Akiya House in Japan Read More »
A step-by-step look at how we tracked down an owner, hired a legal specialist to navigate complex property laws, and finally secured our house title.
We Bought an Off-Market Akiya in Japan. Here’s the Real Process (And Why It Took a Year) Read More »
It’s Pancake’s 2nd birthday and a frantic drywall marathon to get our Japanese house guest ready.
We Got Our Japanese House Guest Ready (in 5 Days) in the Japanese Countryside Read More »
Akiya in Japan aren’t just “cheap countryside houses.” They can come with hidden heirs, major repairs, and more paperwork than you thought possible. Here’s what buying and living in one is really like — plus how to find listings and avoid common traps.
Everything You Need to Know About Akiya Houses in Japan Read More »
Plus some house hunting and DIY house fixes we did this August.
Summer Festivals, Akiya Hunt, and Bug Proofing Updates from the Japanese Countryside Read More »
Here’s what one year of renovations in our abandoned ‘akiya’ house in Japan looks like after these helpful fixes.
How (and Why) These 5 Helpful Fixes Made Our Akiya House More Comfortable Read More »
From rags to freshly papered shoji screens: Here’s what we did to fix 15 screen doors in our Japanese house.
How We Repaired Our Japanese Shoji Screen Doors Read More »
I cover everything from our shocking walkthrough, how much it all costs, and meeting all the creatures who lived there before us.
The Reality Of Our First Year In An Akiya House (and How We Adapted It) Read More »
