In this episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, hosts Joey and Take record live from Tama Base Camp in Tokyo, bringing exciting updates on their real estate ventures. They discuss their new house at Tama, successful delivery of items via a Japanese phone number, and an exciting Mikoko ski property acquisition bought for a mere 3,500 USD due to its proximity to a graveyard. They address renovation challenges, such as dealing with an unreliable contractor in their Beppu property renovations, sharing advice and lessons learned. The complexities of securing services like renovation and property management in Japan as foreigners are candidly discussed, with insights on leveraging local strategies for real estate bidding. They also provide practical tips on getting a Japanese phone number to simplify various logistics like deliveries. The episode wraps up with a brief mention of the hosts' speaking engagement at an upcoming Japan Real Estate Summit.

Japan Real Estate Summit: https://www.realestate.jp/

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:24 Recording Live from Tama Base Camp

00:38 Navigating Japanese Delivery and Phone Numbers

00:59 Diary Series and Tokyo Updates

01:07 Journey to the New House

01:48 Property Updates and Reflections

03:22 Exciting News: New Car License Plate

03:54 Sake Suite Renovation Plans

05:10 Off-Market Deal in Miyoko Ski Country

10:50 Challenges with Kitakyushu Property

13:17 Drama with Beppu Property Renovation

20:16 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events