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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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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...