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Joey and Take welcome guests Rob and Naomi, who share their journey of buying a house in Okayama, Japan. As third-generation Japanese Americans, they discuss their quest to reconnect with estranged family members and their reasons for choosing Okayama. The couple recounts their experience with the property search, the smooth buying process, and working with agents Ron and Hida. They also talk about neighborhood impressions, future plans, and challenges like finding relatives and learning to navigate local logistics.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:43 Rob and Naomi's Family Background
03:48 Journey to Reconnect with Family
06:58 The Decision to Buy a House in Japan
10:54 Property Search and Purchase Process
16:28 Contract Negotiations and Owner's Conditions
17:36 Neighborhood Impressions and First Encounters
19:10 Exploring the New Home
19:58 Cost and Budget Considerations
20:37 Adjusting to Life in Japan
21:40 Navigating Car Ownership in Japan
25:24 Future Plans and Family Involvement
28:03 Advice for Aspiring Akiya Buyers
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Joey and Take welcome guests Rob and Naomi, who share their journey of buying a house in Okayama, Japan. As third-generation Japanese Americans, they discuss their quest to reconnect with estranged family members and their reasons for choosing Okayama. The couple recounts their experience with the property search, the smooth buying process, and working with agents Ron and Hida. They also talk about neighborhood impressions, future plans, and challenges like finding relatives and learning to navigate local logistics.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:43 Rob and Naomi's Family Background
03:48 Journey to Reconnect with Family
06:58 The Decision to Buy a House in Japan
10:54 Property Search and Purchase Process
16:28 Contract Negotiations and Owner's Conditions
17:36 Neighborhood Impressions and First Encounters
19:10 Exploring the New Home
19:58 Cost and Budget Considerations
20:37 Adjusting to Life in Japan
21:40 Navigating Car Ownership in Japan
25:24 Future Plans and Family Involvement
28:03 Advice for Aspiring Akiya Buyers

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