I purchased my abandoned akiya house for $6,000 in Kyoto Japan

A detailed look at steps you can take to find a cheap (better than free) akiya house in Japan. Abandoned houses are called #akiya in Japan. Step 1: Searching the Web for a Property in Japan 00:27 Step 2: Figure out a Budget and Costs 04:51 Step 3: Contacting the Seller and Complications 07:36 Many people have different stories on how they found their houses. Share your story in the comments below! Akiya Kanji: 空き家 #akiya #abandoned #空き家 More context on this video: I have lived in Japan for almost 8 years. I am married and I had extensive help from my wife to buy our house. The renovation costs are just broad estimates and each house will have different needs and costs. You can find houses in a wide range of conditions. You may be interested in buying something cheaper and renovating it yourself or you may consider payin