In this episode of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, hosts Take and Joey discuss important updates for their growing listener base. They introduce their new subscription service on AkiyaMart, featuring property alerts, historical sales data, disaster risk filters, and an Airbnb eligibility tool. The conversation also covers various improvements, such as the addition of satellite views and ownership rights filters. Joey shares insights into the complexities of Japanese real estate, the current political climate that might affect foreign property buyers, and personal anecdotes about their brewing interest in active lifestyles and vacation plans. The hosts close by reflecting on their journey and expressing appreciation for user feedback that has helped fine-tune their service. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 01:26 New Features and Updates 03:11 Espresso Machine Upgrades 07:47 Nagasaki House Sale 09:39 Contractor Challenges 13:50 Japanese Politics and Real Estate 25:03 Future Plans and Travel 28:49 Planning the Koto Trip 29:17 Virtual Assistant Services 30:13 Booking and Travel Tips 31:49 Amazon in Japan 32:50 New Subscription Launch 33:52 Exciting New Features 38:19 Airbnb Eligibility Insights 44:15 Ownership Rights Filter 45:51 Disaster Risk Filters 49:00 Layout and Room Count Filter 55:28 Subscription Plans and Marketing 57:45 Final Thoughts and User Feedback