YukiHomes Presents... Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/yukihomes-presents Buying a home in Japan sounds like a fantasy until you meet the people who actually make it happen. YukiHomes Presents is a show about Japan... its houses, its regions, and what it really takes for a foreigner to own a piece of it. From the snow country of Hokkaido and Nagano to the cities, coasts, and small towns in between, it's a look at the country through the eyes of the people who help others put down a stake in it. Every episode goes deep on one thing. Sometimes that's property: what an akiya is and why old Japanese houses sell for the price of a used car, how a foreigner actually buys and renovates a home, which regions are worth it and which are hype. Sometimes it's everything around the houses: the food, the seasons, the onsen towns and ski hills, the design and craft, the culture, and the parts of doing this that are harder than anyone admits. Hosted by Nick and Derek, co-founders of YukiHomes, and Grant (YukiHomes PR & Media Lead). Along the way you'll meet the builders, guides, shop owners, and buyers who know this country better than any guidebook. No top-10 travel lists. Just honest conversations about Japan, and what it takes to own a piece of it. New episodes every other week. www.yukihomes.com www.nipponhomes.com © 2026 Senile Hog Productions 92f8428a-16cc-542d-8ba4-05889c166174 yes en Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:27:38 -0400 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:28:07 -0400 http://www.yukihomes.com/podcast https://img.transistorcdn.com/AfGN8oT1fIDrhtkehOntB7G8ppFCDF--kr1OWT4jyMA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYzkw/ZWZiZDEyZmI3OGI4/NTIyYWJmNzQ3ZDJh/ZTY4Yy5wbmc.jpg YukiHomes Presents... http://www.yukihomes.com/podcast episodic YukiHomes Buying a home in Japan sounds like a fantasy until you meet the people who actually make it happen. YukiHomes Presents is a show about Japan... its houses, its regions, and what it really takes for a foreigner to own a piece of it. From the snow country of Hokkaido and Nagano to the cities, coasts, and small towns in between, it's a look at the country through the eyes of the people who help others put down a stake in it. Every episode goes deep on one thing. Sometimes that's property: what an akiya is and why old Japanese houses sell for the price of a used car, how a foreigner actually buys and renovates a home, which regions are worth it and which are hype. Sometimes it's everything around the houses: the food, the seasons, the onsen towns and ski hills, the design and craft, the culture, and the parts of doing this that are harder than anyone admits. Hosted by Nick and Derek, co-founders of YukiHomes, and Grant (YukiHomes PR & Media Lead). Along the way you'll meet the builders, guides, shop owners, and buyers who know this country better than any guidebook. No top-10 travel lists. Just honest conversations about Japan, and what it takes to own a piece of it. New episodes every other week. www.yukihomes.com www.nipponhomes.com Buying a home in Japan sounds like a fantasy until you meet the people who actually make it happen. Japan, Japan real estate, akiya, buying property in Japan, foreign buyer Japan, back country snowboarding Japan, surfing Japan, Hokkaido, Nagano, Niseko, Japan travel, moving to Japan, house renovation, onsen, expat Japan, snow country, Miyazaki YukiHomes Presents No No Starting A Business in Japan (As A Foreigner) Might Be Easier Than You Think 11 11 Starting A Business in Japan (As A Foreigner) Might Be Easier Than You Think full d18ff5b1-8445-4c4d-a371-03ca13c94ea5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0573295c In this episode, Derek and Nick welcomes their new co-host Vee!
They delve into starting a business as a foreigner, and discuss practical steps, legal considerations, and personal experiences of entrepreneurship in Japan. They discuss navigating business and visas in Japan, the impact of recent policy changes, and practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to start in Japan. They share insights on real estate costs, cultural differences, and building a supportive network.

🎙️ TOPICS COVERED

  • Vee's background and journey to living in Japan
  • Starting a business in Japan as a foreigner
  • Legal considerations and bureaucracy in Japan
  • Importance of trust and delegation in business
  • Steps to start a business: from idea to execution
  • Japanese visa types and work restrictions
  • Government support for foreign entrepreneurs
  • Common challenges and cultural differences Visa policy changes in Japan
  • Cost of real estate and business setup in Japan
  • Cultural differences affecting business
  • Importance of local networks and resources
  • Opportunities in Japan's aging business landscape

💻  RESOURCES
www.zehitomo.com

🎧 CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and new host background
03:02 Vee's journey from UK to Japan
06:59 Starting a business in Japan: initial steps
11:59 Legal challenges and bureaucracy in Japan
17:56 Trust, delegation, and building a team
22:59 Visa types and legal restrictions for foreigners
27:07 Government programs supporting foreign entrepreneurs
30:05 Practical advice for starting a business in Japan

🔗 WHERE TO FIND US
Yukihomes -> instagram.com/yukihomesjapan
Michikusa -> instagram.com/michikusa.world
Substack -> yukihomes.substack.com
PR -> vee@yukihomes.com


Got a topic or question you want covered? Email hello@yukihomes.com or send us a DM!

]]> In this episode, Derek and Nick welcomes their new co-host Vee!
They delve into starting a business as a foreigner, and discuss practical steps, legal considerations, and personal experiences of entrepreneurship in Japan. They discuss navigating business and visas in Japan, the impact of recent policy changes, and practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to start in Japan. They share insights on real estate costs, cultural differences, and building a supportive network.

🎙️ TOPICS COVERED

  • Vee's background and journey to living in Japan
  • Starting a business in Japan as a foreigner
  • Legal considerations and bureaucracy in Japan
  • Importance of trust and delegation in business
  • Steps to start a business: from idea to execution
  • Japanese visa types and work restrictions
  • Government support for foreign entrepreneurs
  • Common challenges and cultural differences Visa policy changes in Japan
  • Cost of real estate and business setup in Japan
  • Cultural differences affecting business
  • Importance of local networks and resources
  • Opportunities in Japan's aging business landscape

💻  RESOURCES
www.zehitomo.com

🎧 CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and new host background
03:02 Vee's journey from UK to Japan
06:59 Starting a business in Japan: initial steps
11:59 Legal challenges and bureaucracy in Japan
17:56 Trust, delegation, and building a team
22:59 Visa types and legal restrictions for foreigners
27:07 Government programs supporting foreign entrepreneurs
30:05 Practical advice for starting a business in Japan

🔗 WHERE TO FIND US
Yukihomes -> instagram.com/yukihomesjapan
Michikusa -> instagram.com/michikusa.world
Substack -> yukihomes.substack.com
PR -> vee@yukihomes.com


Got a topic or question you want covered? Email hello@yukihomes.com or send us a DM!

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400 YukiHomes YukiHomes 2568 In this episode, Derek and Nick welcomes their new co-host Vee!
They delve into starting a business as a foreigner, and discuss practical steps, legal considerations, and personal experiences of entrepreneurship in Japan. They discuss navigating business and visas in Japan, the impact of recent policy changes, and practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to start in Japan. They share insights on real estate costs, cultural differences, and building a supportive network.

🎙️ TOPICS COVERED

  • Vee's background and journey to living in Japan
  • Starting a business in Japan as a foreigner
  • Legal considerations and bureaucracy in Japan
  • Importance of trust and delegation in business
  • Steps to start a business: from idea to execution
  • Japanese visa types and work restrictions
  • Government support for foreign entrepreneurs
  • Common challenges and cultural differences Visa policy changes in Japan
  • Cost of real estate and business setup in Japan
  • Cultural differences affecting business
  • Importance of local networks and resources
  • Opportunities in Japan's aging business landscape

💻  RESOURCES
www.zehitomo.com

🎧 CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and new host background
03:02 Vee's journey from UK to Japan
06:59 Starting a business in Japan: initial steps
11:59 Legal challenges and bureaucracy in Japan
17:56 Trust, delegation, and building a team
22:59 Visa types and legal restrictions for foreigners
27:07 Government programs supporting foreign entrepreneurs
30:05 Practical advice for starting a business in Japan

🔗 WHERE TO FIND US
Yukihomes -> instagram.com/yukihomesjapan
Michikusa -> instagram.com/michikusa.world
Substack -> yukihomes.substack.com
PR -> vee@yukihomes.com


Got a topic or question you want covered? Email hello@yukihomes.com or send us a DM!

]]> Japan, Japan real estate, akiya, buying property in Japan, foreign buyer Japan, back country snowboarding Japan, surfing Japan, Hokkaido, Nagano, Niseko, Japan travel, moving to Japan, house renovation, onsen, expat Japan, snow country, Miyazaki No Surfing and Skiing in Japan: Myth or Reality? 10 10 Surfing and Skiing in Japan: Myth or Reality? full 3772af29-e73f-4845-b927-ab3bc23948d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f502fea Tune into this episode of YukiHomes Presents to hear Nick and Derek break down how they surfed and skied in Japan in the same day! From the logistics to the chaos to whether it's actually worth it, they cover it all.

They break down Hokkaido (and why Otaru is the safer buy over the localized Pacific-side breaks near Muroran), the Sendai "middle ground," why Miyazaki's ski hill is basically a North Carolina-style bump, and the reality of winter surf consistency — including a stretch where a full season produced zero solid swells. They also cover Okinawa's tide-dependent point breaks, the surprisingly rideable (and cheap) coastline near Fukushima, and rumored slabs up in Niigata/Akita on the Sea of Japan side.

If you're weighing a Japan property purchase around a surf-and-ski lifestyle, this one lays out where the snow is genuinely world-class, where the waves are actually consistent, and why "buy for the snow first" is still the honest answer.

🎙️ TOPICS COVERED

  • Hokkaido: Otaru vs. the Pacific side (Muroran) vs. Niseko/Rusutsu
  • Sendai as a surf-and-ski middle ground
  • Miyazaki's ski hill — myth vs. reality
  • Winter surf consistency (or lack of it)
  • Okinawa's point breaks and tide dependence
  • The Fukushima coastline: cheap land, recovering surf
  • Niigata/Akita slabs on the Sea of Japan side
  • Earthquake/tsunami risk on Pacific-facing properties

🔗 WHERE TO FIND US
Yukihomes -> instagram.com/yukihomesjapan
Michikusa -> instagram.com/michikusa.world
Substack -> yukihomes.substack.com
PR -> vee@yukihomes.com


Got a topic or question you want covered? Email hello@yukihomes.com or send us a DM!

]]> Tune into this episode of YukiHomes Presents to hear Nick and Derek break down how they surfed and skied in Japan in the same day! From the logistics to the chaos to whether it's actually worth it, they cover it all.

They break down Hokkaido (and why Otaru is the safer buy over the localized Pacific-side breaks near Muroran), the Sendai "middle ground," why Miyazaki's ski hill is basically a North Carolina-style bump, and the reality of winter surf consistency — including a stretch where a full season produced zero solid swells. They also cover Okinawa's tide-dependent point breaks, the surprisingly rideable (and cheap) coastline near Fukushima, and rumored slabs up in Niigata/Akita on the Sea of Japan side.

If you're weighing a Japan property purchase around a surf-and-ski lifestyle, this one lays out where the snow is genuinely world-class, where the waves are actually consistent, and why "buy for the snow first" is still the honest answer.

🎙️ TOPICS COVERED

  • Hokkaido: Otaru vs. the Pacific side (Muroran) vs. Niseko/Rusutsu
  • Sendai as a surf-and-ski middle ground
  • Miyazaki's ski hill — myth vs. reality
  • Winter surf consistency (or lack of it)
  • Okinawa's point breaks and tide dependence
  • The Fukushima coastline: cheap land, recovering surf
  • Niigata/Akita slabs on the Sea of Japan side
  • Earthquake/tsunami risk on Pacific-facing properties

🔗 WHERE TO FIND US
Yukihomes -> instagram.com/yukihomesjapan
Michikusa -> instagram.com/michikusa.world
Substack -> yukihomes.substack.com
PR -> vee@yukihomes.com


Got a topic or question you want covered? Email hello@yukihomes.com or send us a DM!

]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:59:49 -0400 YukiHomes YukiHomes 1550 Tune into this episode of YukiHomes Presents to hear Nick and Derek break down how they surfed and skied in Japan in the same day! From the logistics to the chaos to whether it's actually worth it, they cover it all.

They break down Hokkaido (and why Otaru is the safer buy over the localized Pacific-side breaks near Muroran), the Sendai "middle ground," why Miyazaki's ski hill is basically a North Carolina-style bump, and the reality of winter surf consistency — including a stretch where a full season produced zero solid swells. They also cover Okinawa's tide-dependent point breaks, the surprisingly rideable (and cheap) coastline near Fukushima, and rumored slabs up in Niigata/Akita on the Sea of Japan side.

If you're weighing a Japan property purchase around a surf-and-ski lifestyle, this one lays out where the snow is genuinely world-class, where the waves are actually consistent, and why "buy for the snow first" is still the honest answer.

🎙️ TOPICS COVERED

  • Hokkaido: Otaru vs. the Pacific side (Muroran) vs. Niseko/Rusutsu
  • Sendai as a surf-and-ski middle ground
  • Miyazaki's ski hill — myth vs. reality
  • Winter surf consistency (or lack of it)
  • Okinawa's point breaks and tide dependence
  • The Fukushima coastline: cheap land, recovering surf
  • Niigata/Akita slabs on the Sea of Japan side
  • Earthquake/tsunami risk on Pacific-facing properties

🔗 WHERE TO FIND US
Yukihomes -> instagram.com/yukihomesjapan
Michikusa -> instagram.com/michikusa.world
Substack -> yukihomes.substack.com
PR -> vee@yukihomes.com


Got a topic or question you want covered? Email hello@yukihomes.com or send us a DM!

]]> Japan, Japan real estate, akiya, buying property in Japan, foreign buyer Japan, back country snowboarding Japan, surfing Japan, Hokkaido, Nagano, Niseko, Japan travel, moving to Japan, house renovation, onsen, expat Japan, snow country, Miyazaki No Our Favorite Ski Resorts in Japan! 9 9 Our Favorite Ski Resorts in Japan! full 6490f122-8b30-4b27-941b-56f529c22ddb https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4265b17 Tune into this episode of YukiHomes Presents to hear all about our favorite ski resorts across Japan and where we believe are good investment opportunities!

]]> Tune into this episode of YukiHomes Presents to hear all about our favorite ski resorts across Japan and where we believe are good investment opportunities!

]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:34:34 -0400 YukiHomes YukiHomes 1623 Tune into this episode of YukiHomes Presents to hear all about our favorite ski resorts across Japan and where we believe are good investment opportunities!

]]> Japan, Japan real estate, akiya, buying property in Japan, foreign buyer Japan, back country snowboarding Japan, surfing Japan, Hokkaido, Nagano, Niseko, Japan travel, moving to Japan, house renovation, onsen, expat Japan, snow country, Miyazaki No Everything Different About Japanese Homes 8 8 Everything Different About Japanese Homes full c45d0c54-b9fe-4ac1-b014-d314b0adf711 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8cb67a4 We break down everything that makes a Japanese home different from an American one. The design, the etiquette, and all the little things that catch Americans off guard.

]]> We break down everything that makes a Japanese home different from an American one. The design, the etiquette, and all the little things that catch Americans off guard.

]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:47:19 -0400 YukiHomes YukiHomes 1834 We break down everything that makes a Japanese home different from an American one. The design, the etiquette, and all the little things that catch Americans off guard.

]]> Japan, Japan real estate, akiya, buying property in Japan, foreign buyer Japan, back country snowboarding Japan, surfing Japan, Hokkaido, Nagano, Niseko, Japan travel, moving to Japan, house renovation, onsen, expat Japan, snow country, Miyazaki No We Turned an Abandoned Japanese House Into a Cafe! 7 7 We Turned an Abandoned Japanese House Into a Cafe! full 0ee1dc39-d75b-4999-b2d5-64cd6bd89a8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/0306de08 Tune into this episode of YukiHomes Presents to hear all about 16 on Blue, our new coffee shop in Otaru, opening Winter 26/27 Season!

]]> Tune into this episode of YukiHomes Presents to hear all about 16 on Blue, our new coffee shop in Otaru, opening Winter 26/27 Season!

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:36:35 -0400 YukiHomes YukiHomes 1357 Tune into this episode of YukiHomes Presents to hear all about 16 on Blue, our new coffee shop in Otaru, opening Winter 26/27 Season!

]]> Japan, Japan real estate, akiya, buying property in Japan, foreign buyer Japan, back country snowboarding Japan, surfing Japan, Hokkaido, Nagano, Niseko, Japan travel, moving to Japan, house renovation, onsen, expat Japan, snow country, Miyazaki No Can You Legally Run an AirBNB in Japan? 6 6 Can You Legally Run an AirBNB in Japan? full 96071008-656c-4009-94c3-512f1d9f251b https://share.transistor.fm/s/883dd9a0 In this episode of YukiHomes Presents, we break down everything it takes to run a short-term rental in Japan: the laws and licensing, zoning rules that can make or break a property, the real costs, and where STRs actually make money (and where they don't).

]]> In this episode of YukiHomes Presents, we break down everything it takes to run a short-term rental in Japan: the laws and licensing, zoning rules that can make or break a property, the real costs, and where STRs actually make money (and where they don't).

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:33:12 -0400 YukiHomes YukiHomes 2372 In this episode of YukiHomes Presents, we break down everything it takes to run a short-term rental in Japan: the laws and licensing, zoning rules that can make or break a property, the real costs, and where STRs actually make money (and where they don't).

]]> Japan, Japan real estate, akiya, buying property in Japan, foreign buyer Japan, back country snowboarding Japan, surfing Japan, Hokkaido, Nagano, Niseko, Japan travel, moving to Japan, house renovation, onsen, expat Japan, snow country, Miyazaki No Is Foreign Ownership Hurting Japan? 5 5 Is Foreign Ownership Hurting Japan? full 19a533a8-0bd0-466a-8964-fcd0dc403cc6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a8e7597 Clayton from Hokkaido Backcountry Club called us out on Instagram.... so we invited him on. In this episode of YukiHomes Presents, we have real conversation about foreigners buying up Japan, absentee owners, and whether we're part of the problem.

]]> Clayton from Hokkaido Backcountry Club called us out on Instagram.... so we invited him on. In this episode of YukiHomes Presents, we have real conversation about foreigners buying up Japan, absentee owners, and whether we're part of the problem.

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 YukiHomes YukiHomes 2532 Clayton from Hokkaido Backcountry Club called us out on Instagram.... so we invited him on. In this episode of YukiHomes Presents, we have real conversation about foreigners buying up Japan, absentee owners, and whether we're part of the problem.

]]> Japan, Japan real estate, akiya, buying property in Japan, foreign buyer Japan, back country snowboarding Japan, surfing Japan, Hokkaido, Nagano, Niseko, Japan travel, moving to Japan, house renovation, onsen, expat Japan, snow country, Miyazaki No Almost Dying in the Japanese Backcountry 4 4 Almost Dying in the Japanese Backcountry full 176db6c5-334f-4197-adb0-ed7cc208a49f https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb8ada49 In this episode of YukiHomes Presents, it is all about backcountry skiing. Grant almost dies and Austin from YukiTrips tells him everything he should have done! 

Interested in booking a trip? Book a call! - https://yukihomes.com/trips

]]> In this episode of YukiHomes Presents, it is all about backcountry skiing. Grant almost dies and Austin from YukiTrips tells him everything he should have done! 

Interested in booking a trip? Book a call! - https://yukihomes.com/trips

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:30:00 -0400 YukiHomes YukiHomes 2561 In this episode of YukiHomes Presents, it is all about backcountry skiing. Grant almost dies and Austin from YukiTrips tells him everything he should have done! 

Interested in booking a trip? Book a call! - https://yukihomes.com/trips

]]> Japan, Japan real estate, akiya, buying property in Japan, foreign buyer Japan, back country snowboarding Japan, surfing Japan, Hokkaido, Nagano, Niseko, Japan travel, moving to Japan, house renovation, onsen, expat Japan, snow country, Miyazaki No The YukiHomes Buyers Program 3 3 The YukiHomes Buyers Program full 84dfbdc3-ac73-49c0-84ac-99fa6eae1802 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0b51283 In this episode of YukiHomes Presents, we cover a deep dive of our services, what to expect as a client, and how much we are involved in the process. If you are thinking about buying a home in Japan with us, this episode is a great place to start!

]]> In this episode of YukiHomes Presents, we cover a deep dive of our services, what to expect as a client, and how much we are involved in the process. If you are thinking about buying a home in Japan with us, this episode is a great place to start!

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 YukiHomes YukiHomes 2957 In this episode of YukiHomes Presents, we cover a deep dive of our services, what to expect as a client, and how much we are involved in the process. If you are thinking about buying a home in Japan with us, this episode is a great place to start!

]]> Japan, Japan real estate, akiya, buying property in Japan, foreign buyer Japan, back country snowboarding Japan, surfing Japan, Hokkaido, Nagano, Niseko, Japan travel, moving to Japan, house renovation, onsen, expat Japan, snow country, Miyazaki No What is an Akiya? 2 2 What is an Akiya? full ea9f67ff-e23d-4e19-a157-2e454b0b5ad4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a2367d2 What is an akiya? In this episode of YukiHomes Presents, Nick and Derek explain Japan's abandoned house phenomenon... why millions of homes sit empty, why akiya are so cheap, whether a foreigner can actually buy one, and what it really takes to renovate one. We cover akiya banks, the hidden costs, common misconceptions, and how to find and buy a cheap house in Japan.

]]> What is an akiya? In this episode of YukiHomes Presents, Nick and Derek explain Japan's abandoned house phenomenon... why millions of homes sit empty, why akiya are so cheap, whether a foreigner can actually buy one, and what it really takes to renovate one. We cover akiya banks, the hidden costs, common misconceptions, and how to find and buy a cheap house in Japan.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 YukiHomes YukiHomes 1786 What is an akiya? In this episode of YukiHomes Presents, Nick and Derek explain Japan's abandoned house phenomenon... why millions of homes sit empty, why akiya are so cheap, whether a foreigner can actually buy one, and what it really takes to renovate one. We cover akiya banks, the hidden costs, common misconceptions, and how to find and buy a cheap house in Japan.

]]> Japan, Japan real estate, akiya, buying property in Japan, foreign buyer Japan, back country snowboarding Japan, surfing Japan, Hokkaido, Nagano, Niseko, Japan travel, moving to Japan, house renovation, onsen, expat Japan, snow country, Miyazaki No The YukiHomes Story 1 1 The YukiHomes Story full 11bb7dbd-e47d-4a0a-94ec-2cf30ad81a27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/026b9b09 The origin story you have all been waiting for...

]]> The origin story you have all been waiting for...

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:16:42 -0400 YukiHomes YukiHomes 2101 The origin story you have all been waiting for...

]]> Japan, Japan real estate, akiya, buying property in Japan, foreign buyer Japan, back country snowboarding Japan, surfing Japan, Hokkaido, Nagano, Niseko, Japan travel, moving to Japan, house renovation, onsen, expat Japan, snow country, Miyazaki No