Their Blog post about it, for those who prefer reading: https://www.maigomika.com/we-bought-an-old-house-in-the-japanese-countryside/ Although the blog post is worth reading after watching the...
Although the blog post is worth reading after watching the video anyways, IMO, since it also has more info about the lengthy legal process they had to go through to acquire the property, thanks to the complex Japanese inheritance laws... Which is why there are so many akiya (abandoned) houses scattered all over the country in the first place.
p.s. I highly recommend watching some of the other videos on their channel too, starting with their first. They're super relaxing, IMO.
Thank you for posting this blog! I have been subscribed to this channel for years, but never knew about it. I’m looking for any and all info on why they chose this home after looking at so many....
Thank you for posting this blog! I have been subscribed to this channel for years, but never knew about it. I’m looking for any and all info on why they chose this home after looking at so many. This looks like a major undertaking so combined with the hunt for inheritors, I’m really curious what is uniquely good here! I hope they go into it more, but I’m really confident they will do a great job and build a gorgeous house in the end!
Yeah, I'm curious why they decided on that property too... especially since they just sunk a bunch of money into renovating their rental akiya, and seem to really like the community there and...
Yeah, I'm curious why they decided on that property too... especially since they just sunk a bunch of money into renovating their rental akiya, and seem to really like the community there and their neighbors. I was kinda hoping that they would just end up buying the rental, TBH. But I guess maybe the owners don't want to sell it to them, or something. :(
This workshop was hidden under years' worth of weeds. (And we unearthed it.) cc: @mayonuki, I think this video illustrated why they picked the property a bit better... it looks HUGE, and it even...
p.s. Totally offtopic, but I really don't want to bump that Stanford disability topic, so I'll just say it here instead. Thanks for the replies to my comment there, @chocobean, @rosco, and @Greg....
p.s. Totally offtopic, but I really don't want to bump that Stanford disability topic, so I'll just say it here instead. Thanks for the replies to my comment there, @chocobean, @rosco, and @Greg. They made me feel a lot better, so I really did appreciate them, and you all too.
Of course! I really appreciate you putting words to my feelings as well. And thank you for pulling us in to this relaxing thread rather than back into the prickly one. A little more Japanese house...
Of course! I really appreciate you putting words to my feelings as well. And thank you for pulling us in to this relaxing thread rather than back into the prickly one. A little more Japanese house reno viewing is just what the doctor ordered!
Extremely kind of you to say, and even kinder to say it on a satisfying, cosy renovation video rather than back on the same thread! Here's to all of us starting the week in a good headspace.
Extremely kind of you to say, and even kinder to say it on a satisfying, cosy renovation video rather than back on the same thread! Here's to all of us starting the week in a good headspace.
Thanks, virtual hug accepted. :) BTW, I also wanted to say this to your comment: That's genuinely the best description of anxiety disorders that I've ever heard! And I also weirdly feel way more...
Thanks, virtual hug accepted. :) BTW, I also wanted to say this to your comment:
I was talking with a friend with anxiety recently, and they said having to deal with people is like having to get into a car you know has a history of suddenly having no steering or breaks. You gotta drive it and you gotta get somewhere, and you can see everyone else is driving just fine. But your car sometimes will suddenly seize up when you're on the highway or approaching a red and there's nothing you can do about it.
I still remember how happy they were when the neighborhood was preparing for a hurricane. It felt like their baseline is finally something everyone can see.
That's genuinely the best description of anxiety disorders that I've ever heard! And I also weirdly feel way more comfortable in actual crises than "normal", every-day situations too... probably since I'm so used to dealing with my fight or flight response randomly kicking in for no discernible reason, so when an actual crisis happens and everyone else is freaking out I can usually still keep myself relatively level headed, comparatively speaking. I've had lots of practice at it over the last 40 years. :/
Sending another digital hug your way - watching these videos and reading the blog was an awesome way to spend another depressing winter afternoon huddling in bed against the chill, and I'm...
Sending another digital hug your way - watching these videos and reading the blog was an awesome way to spend another depressing winter afternoon huddling in bed against the chill, and I'm grateful for it.
Thanks, and YVW. And lol, that's how I watch maigomika's videos too. I usually save their new videos until bed time to watch them then, since they're so relaxing. :)
Thanks, and YVW. And lol, that's how I watch maigomika's videos too. I usually save their new videos until bed time to watch them then, since they're so relaxing. :)
Thanks for sharing this. There's a lot of interesting things to read on their blog! Owning and renovating a Japanese home is probably outside of my abilities, but doing one or the other would be...
Thanks for sharing this. There's a lot of interesting things to read on their blog! Owning and renovating a Japanese home is probably outside of my abilities, but doing one or the other would be fun. As a foreigner doing both would be a lot of pressure, haha, although home reno and working with contractors on various major home improvement projects is generally enjoyable to me.
I loved visiting Japan and would like to visit again and explore more of the country. I have no route to residency, so living there on a longer-term basis isn't feasible, which means buying and renovating an akiya, like in the blog, wouldn't be feasible either. But this is a fun thought experiment and has given me some motivation to read up on how to better enjoy Japan on longer visit. Thank you!
YVW. And yeah, Jesse is actually a blacksmith by trade and seems like a pretty skilled all-around handyman/carpenter too. And Mika also seems pretty damn handy as well, so that certainly helps. :P
YVW. And yeah, Jesse is actually a blacksmith by trade and seems like a pretty skilled all-around handyman/carpenter too. And Mika also seems pretty damn handy as well, so that certainly helps. :P
Nice share! I had been meaning to take a look but kept forgetting. I have been a subscriber to a channel called "Tokyo Llama" which is an Australian guy also restoring an old Japanese house in the...
Nice share! I had been meaning to take a look but kept forgetting.
I have been a subscriber to a channel called "Tokyo Llama" which is an Australian guy also restoring an old Japanese house in the country side. I'll have to see how they compare :)
Likewise, thanks for the link to Tokyo Llama. I'd never seen the channel before, but it's great! I love the sped up/timelapse footage of him working on stuff. It's a fun and relaxing way to watch...
Likewise, thanks for the link to Tokyo Llama. I'd never seen the channel before, but it's great! I love the sped up/timelapse footage of him working on stuff. It's a fun and relaxing way to watch the progress he makes while working on the various projects.
Their Blog post about it, for those who prefer reading:
https://www.maigomika.com/we-bought-an-old-house-in-the-japanese-countryside/
Although the blog post is worth reading after watching the video anyways, IMO, since it also has more info about the lengthy legal process they had to go through to acquire the property, thanks to the complex Japanese inheritance laws... Which is why there are so many akiya (abandoned) houses scattered all over the country in the first place.
p.s. I highly recommend watching some of the other videos on their channel too, starting with their first. They're super relaxing, IMO.
Thank you for posting this blog! I have been subscribed to this channel for years, but never knew about it. I’m looking for any and all info on why they chose this home after looking at so many. This looks like a major undertaking so combined with the hunt for inheritors, I’m really curious what is uniquely good here! I hope they go into it more, but I’m really confident they will do a great job and build a gorgeous house in the end!
Yeah, I'm curious why they decided on that property too... especially since they just sunk a bunch of money into renovating their rental akiya, and seem to really like the community there and their neighbors. I was kinda hoping that they would just end up buying the rental, TBH. But I guess maybe the owners don't want to sell it to them, or something. :(
This workshop was hidden under years' worth of weeds. (And we unearthed it.)
cc: @mayonuki, I think this video illustrated why they picked the property a bit better... it looks HUGE, and it even has a workshop for Jesse too.
p.s. Totally offtopic, but I really don't want to bump that Stanford disability topic, so I'll just say it here instead. Thanks for the replies to my comment there, @chocobean, @rosco, and @Greg. They made me feel a lot better, so I really did appreciate them, and you all too.
Of course! I really appreciate you putting words to my feelings as well. And thank you for pulling us in to this relaxing thread rather than back into the prickly one. A little more Japanese house reno viewing is just what the doctor ordered!
YVW, and yeah, maigomika's vids are absolutely perfect for chilling out to after a stressful day. Glad to hear you enjoyed them. :)
Extremely kind of you to say, and even kinder to say it on a satisfying, cosy renovation video rather than back on the same thread! Here's to all of us starting the week in a good headspace.
Amen. I hope everyone here has a pleasant rest of the week. :)
:D digital big hug offered! (No obligation to take up)
Thanks, virtual hug accepted. :) BTW, I also wanted to say this to your comment:
That's genuinely the best description of anxiety disorders that I've ever heard! And I also weirdly feel way more comfortable in actual crises than "normal", every-day situations too... probably since I'm so used to dealing with my fight or flight response randomly kicking in for no discernible reason, so when an actual crisis happens and everyone else is freaking out I can usually still keep myself relatively level headed, comparatively speaking. I've had lots of practice at it over the last 40 years. :/
Sending another digital hug your way - watching these videos and reading the blog was an awesome way to spend another depressing winter afternoon huddling in bed against the chill, and I'm grateful for it.
Thanks, and YVW. And lol, that's how I watch maigomika's videos too. I usually save their new videos until bed time to watch them then, since they're so relaxing. :)
Thanks for sharing this. There's a lot of interesting things to read on their blog! Owning and renovating a Japanese home is probably outside of my abilities, but doing one or the other would be fun. As a foreigner doing both would be a lot of pressure, haha, although home reno and working with contractors on various major home improvement projects is generally enjoyable to me.
I loved visiting Japan and would like to visit again and explore more of the country. I have no route to residency, so living there on a longer-term basis isn't feasible, which means buying and renovating an akiya, like in the blog, wouldn't be feasible either. But this is a fun thought experiment and has given me some motivation to read up on how to better enjoy Japan on longer visit. Thank you!
YVW. And yeah, Jesse is actually a blacksmith by trade and seems like a pretty skilled all-around handyman/carpenter too. And Mika also seems pretty damn handy as well, so that certainly helps. :P
Nice share! I had been meaning to take a look but kept forgetting.
I have been a subscriber to a channel called "Tokyo Llama" which is an Australian guy also restoring an old Japanese house in the country side. I'll have to see how they compare :)
Likewise, thanks for the link to Tokyo Llama. I'd never seen the channel before, but it's great! I love the sped up/timelapse footage of him working on stuff. It's a fun and relaxing way to watch the progress he makes while working on the various projects.