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Intro to Akiyas, Kominkas, and Old Houses in Japan

Old Houses in Japan A Rich Architectural Heritage: Old Houses in Japan Japan boasts a rich architectural heritage steeped in history and cultural significance, particularly in the realm of old houses....

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“Cheap Houses Japan” Newsletter Review

A Cheap Houses Japan Newsletter Review (From Someone Actually Living in a Cheap House in Japan) The most convenient...

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Akiya House Journal 3: Kitchen Remodel

Hi all! I'm excited to share an update on our kitchen renovation in our akiya in the inaka...

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We Moved to a Mountainside House in the Japanese Countryside

We finished moving! I've lived in the Japanese Countryside for about two years now. My previous residence was...

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My Akiya House Is Available for Rent

*** Nov. 2023 update: this house is currently rented, but will be available March 2024. Serious inquiries should...

Ishigaki: Traditional Japanese Stone Walls in Landscape Design

Gardening Bitsii - July 25, 2023

Ishigaki (石壁) stone walls explained: a primer in ishigaki history, design, and DIY Traditional Japanese stone walls, or in Japanese "ishigaki" or "ishizumi" are an...

Akiya House Journal 1: My First Akiya in Japan

Home & Garden Bitsii - July 22, 2023

Here is the first video walkthrough tour of my akiya house in rural Japan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpEegVz3Mkw Life has been pretty hectic recently. I'm moving from this akiya...

How I Live For $900/Month: My Cost of Living in Rural Japan

Home & Garden Bitsii - July 6, 2023

A Personal Case Study: My Experiences and Expenses Living in the Japanese Countryside I’ve lived in a handful of large American cities, but it was...

Why You Should Grow Salad: The Ultimate Salad Garden Guide

Gardening Bitsii - June 6, 2023

The Inspiring World of Salad Gardens: A Guide to Growing Fresh and Healthy Everyday Meals I used to be so frustrated by salads. They seemed...