2 Days to Transform a Japanese Akiya: Can we do it?

I met up with a subscriber to the channel who just bought an Akiya here in Japan. We got the keys and had 2 days to get the house ready to live in. In this video we will have a full Akiya house tour, a Q and A session where I ask how much she paid and we go shopping to buy things for the new Akiya. It was a pretty full on 2 days and the heat was a killer!

If you are new to the channel, my name is Chani and I am a middle aged Australia who was stuck in a rut and moved to Japan to live. I bought an Akiya or empty house and started renovating. I'd love it if you joined the community.

☕️ Thanks for all your support of the channel, I really appreciate it so much. If you would like to help me continue to make videos and support my ability to keep the channel going, here is the link:

I look forward to seeing you in the next video 😀

@ChaniJapan

#buyhousejapan #akiya #abandonded #renovation #japan

[ChaniJapan]

Thanks for all your lovely comments and support 🩷 Monika's new Japanese house was a great find! Do you want to learn Japanese with me? I have multimodal courses from beginner level 🇯🇵www.chanijapan.com 🇯🇵

[japanham]

The small half shoji are called Yukimi (Yuki = Snow and mi = see). So....the sliding shoji can be raised so you can see snow fall while you are sitting on the tatami mats, having some food and a bottle of hot sake! Enjoy!

[BelsGels]

You are such a kind person Chani. It was so nice of you to do this for Monika.
Kindness is everything. Much Love xXx

[codeninja]

4 million yen for that beautiful home? WOW! what a dream. So happy for her and her family

[colleenm]

I just became a subscriber, and I'm watching your vlogs as they come up randomly. Perhaps, I should watch them in a more orderly manner, but it's fun to see you in various situations. You were so kind to Monica; she was very fortunate to befriend you. Thanks to both of you for sharing your day. It was so interesting to hear her story.

[bjaquez]

I love watching your videos and when you're setting up house and doing gardening. Your camping travels are exciting too. I'm a 66-yr old widow who lives alone and many times I tell myself, "Be calm like Chani, take your time." It really helps me.

[wemi]

I just wanna say thank you for helping out Monica! When I first arrived in Japan I didn’t know anyone or really anything about the city I moved into. (Especially just having turned 20 I felt even more lost in a big city) It was lonely and a bit difficult to even find local shops and know how to move around in the area. Having someone to help you during that time is such a huge plus!! I know it mustn’t have been easy to drive around all day but thanks for being a good friend! I’m sure Monica appreciated it as well!

[SSadijo]

How wonderful that you were able to help out Monica, & to be able to meet via this channel.

[debbie]

How exciting! Both for Monica and her new home, and for your meet up and assistance with a subscriber. Having a friendly face and guidance from a local is priceless. Your videos have helped me so much and now you’re hands on helping! Big Thanks to you Chani!

[speedmao]

Thank you to Monika for sharing her story. I have a feeling soon there will be a huge increase of gaijin in Wakayama, thanks to Chani.

[NoBeatenPath]

Love these ‘real life’ videos that you are doing Chani - much more interesting than the standard influencer travel videos. Thanks for all your work!

[gwenwade]

You are so kind Chani. This support could become a "side hustle" for you in your area. No point in wasting your skills!❤❤❤

[solotraveller]

Chani, your channel is relaxing and only exudes good vibes, in this tumultuous times.

[rastusbojangles]

omg I LOVE the design of that house. Best of luck to her!

[stellakovacs]

"Oh! Cat plates! Quick! Get me outta here!" LOL

[LostinMayberry]

A business helping people move in sounds like a great idea and since you’re obviously someone who enjoys people you’d probably find it fulfilling. I’ve seen so many people vlog their move in/moving stories and things like trash day, turning on utilities, neighborhood integration etc. (If I win the lottery and want to make a move I wouldn’t hesitate to hire you.)

[joanns]

I would love to hear how she and her family adjust to living in a Japanese suburb!

[Sincerely_Dawn]

I love seeing the beautiful traditional elements were kept in the house design. Beautiful house!

[quirkynation]

First comment! Lol. Nice to see a new video so soon after the kitty camping. 😊

[markh]

Always something new and interesting to see in your videos Chani. It's cool seeing the streetscapes from the car also.