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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...

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Can You Legally Run an AirBNB in Japan?
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#6
Today at 2:33 PM

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).


Is Foreign Ownership Hurting Japan?
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#5
08/03/2026

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.


Almost Dying in the Japanese Backcountry
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#4
07/27/2026

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


The YukiHomes Buyers Program
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#3
07/20/2026

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!


What is an Akiya?
#2
07/13/2026

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.


The YukiHomes Story
#1
07/06/2026

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