Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too!Have you heard of the term "Akiya? It means "Abandoned house" in Japanese and they are currently in a hot spotlight because if you wanted one, you could probably buy one for super cheap or sometimes even for FREE!!!But before you dive in, you should break down the upsides and downsides! From insanely cheap prices to hidden renovation costs or the community aspects of it, let's have a in-depth conversation about Akiya!Our InstagramsShota: @NewRealmJapanAmber: @AmberJapanTravelsOur YouTubes: Shota: ⁠⁠ @newrealmjapan ⁠⁠ Amber: ⁠⁠ @AmberJapanTravelsWe'd love to hear from you! Send us your emails at: Email: Kotatsuclubpodcast@gmail.com