In this episode of the Buying A House in Japan Podcast, Joey and Take reflect on their ongoing journey of purchasing homes in Japan over the past two and a half years. Joey shares his globetrotting adventures from Halifax to various parts of Japan and California. The hosts discuss the challenges and triumphs of maintaining multiple properties, including the importance of road access, weather conditioning, and overall project management. They also explore potential new projects like container homes, and reflect on the enjoyment and struggles with their current AKIYA houses. Despite acknowledging the immense effort required for such undertakings, both Joey and TKE express their satisfaction with owning homes in Japan and consider future possibilities. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:35 Reflecting on Past Episodes 02:24 Current Locations and Recent Travels 03:19 Driving Adventures in Japan 05:37 Traveling with Elderly Parents 10:18 Exploring Karuizawa 13:59 Exploring a Potential Property Project 15:05 Challenges of Maintaining Multiple Properties 17:27 Considering New Property Projects 18:47 Review of Kazaa and Local Attractions 19:49 Unexpected Earthquake Prediction 21:24 Vehicle Registration and Maintenance 22:50 House Maintenance Tips and Challenges 27:07 Reflecting on Property Investments 28:33 Future Property Aspirations