I Bought a $67,000 Abandoned House in Japan… and Transformed It

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Bought for ~$67K in Yokohama, this abandoned akiya became a modern family home after a 7-month full renovation. Watch the full before-and-after, see the layout upgrades (new kitchen, two baths, refreshed interiors), and get the real numbers, including total cost around ¥30M (~$200K). If you’re researching Japan real estate, akiya flips, or rentals near Tokyo, this quick tour shows what it really takes. 🏡🇯🇵

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How I got here…
I’m Japanese, but for years I never invested in Japan. That all changed when I bought my first Akiya (vacant home). I was hooked, and soon started Post FI to help others do the same. In 18 months, I helped over 100 people successfully purchase a home in Japan and start living their dream! You can learn about their amazing journeys here on my channel. Now, I’ve co-founded and launched AkiyaHub to help thousands more.
The truth is, the window to buy these overlooked properties won’t stay open forever. Prices are still low, renovation support is still available, and more people are discovering the opportunity every day. That’s a recipe for rising demand and shrinking supply. I want to help as many people as possible who love Japan and want to be part of revitalizing it before this door closes.
In my experience, the hardest part is starting. While it’s 100% possible for anyone to own a home in Japan, navigating the process is anything but easy, even for locals!

That’s why I wanted to build AkiyaHub:
✅ A community-first platform where people who love Japan can connect, share, and learn together.
✅ All the tools and resources I wished existed when I was just getting started.
✅ The team & partners IN Japan to help make it happen regardless of where you are in the world.

I knew I couldn’t do this alone, so I’ve also worked hard on finding and bringing together an amazing group of individuals that form our team here in Japan. Their goal is to support you from your first search, to closing the deal, to hosting your first Japanese BBQ (which I hope to get an invite to 😀).

My goal?
Make buying a home in Japan the easiest part of your journey, so you can focus on what really matters: living your dream here.

To all my fellow Akiya Hunters:
Whether you’re searching for your forever home or your next investment, I would be honored to play a small part in your story.

Happy Hunting,
Shu


DISCLOSURE
I am not a financial advisor. This video and the ideas presented in it are for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as financial or legal advice. Please also note that the past performance indicated in the video does not guarantee future results.

00:00 Intro
01:04 1st Renovation Update
03:52 Closing Day
05:32 2nd Renovation Update
09:45 3rd Renovation Update
13:26 4th Renovation Update
17:42 5th Renovation Update
25:17 Final Renovation Update
32:16 Outro