Between JP Morgan and Honduran coffee plantations, Tsuyoshi Domoto has lived life rich with experience. But despite all his travels, he found himself eyeing his native country once again—fascinated by the prospect of cheap homes. Joey walks through Yoshi’s journey thus far, opportunities for foreigners buying businesses in Japan, and most importantly, Akiya Air—Yoshi’s latest venture seeking to smooth out the post-purchase process for foreign homebuyers.

00:00 Introduction - Tsuyoshi Domoto: World traveler, Honduran coffee expert, and AkiyaMart Direct agent

02:47 What interested Yoshi in Akiya

05:45 Why so many Japanese businesses are shuttering

08:39 Could buying a cheap Japanese business help foreigners get residency?

11:17 Can Japan survive without foreigners?

13:12 Why business in Japan is difficult—even for natives

14:17 Akiya Air - Everything you need after purchasing a home

20:34 Joey picked the princess wallpaper

21:56 Japanese homes and insulation

23:53 Give Beppu a shot!