In this episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, hosts Take and Joey discuss important updates for their growing listener base. They introduce their new subscription service on AkiyaMart, featuring property alerts, historical sales data, disaster risk filters, and an Airbnb eligibility tool. The conversation also covers various improvements, such as the addition of satellite views and ownership rights filters. Joey shares insights into the complexities of Japanese real estate, the current political climate that might affect foreign property buyers, and personal anecdotes about their brewing interest in active lifestyles and vacation plans. The hosts close by reflecting on their journey and expressing appreciation for user feedback that has helped fine-tune their service.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:26 New Features and Updates

03:11 Espresso Machine Upgrades

07:47 Nagasaki House Sale

09:39 Contractor Challenges

13:50 Japanese Politics and Real Estate

25:03 Future Plans and Travel

28:49 Planning the Koto Trip

29:17 Virtual Assistant Services

30:13 Booking and Travel Tips

31:49 Amazon in Japan

32:50 New Subscription Launch

33:52 Exciting New Features

38:19 Airbnb Eligibility Insights

44:15 Ownership Rights Filter

45:51 Disaster Risk Filters

49:00 Layout and Room Count Filter

55:28 Subscription Plans and Marketing

57:45 Final Thoughts and User Feedback