Alas if I had been a certified farmer in earlier years I would have gone over to Japan and never looked back lol I have heard that if you get a Akiya, many of the prefectures want you to make it your residence. You must live there. It's part of small town and country revitalization. Oh yes I forgot about the Hanko stamp! You will not be recognized without that
Yes, that's right, if you buy an akiya that is controlled by the government, then it's possible that it can only be used for your residence and not for business or renting to others. However, there are so many akiya available that do not have this restriction that it didn't even cross my mind. It's a good rule of thumb to communicate well with the government akiya bank about such things, but typically they will tell you this information directly without you having to even ask.
@@greenmoss9079 you're welcome! There's even more detailed info of course, and both simpler and more complicated situations. Like my friend "Real Rural Japan" mentioned, there are even different types of "farmland" and, of course, akiya bank offices don't always have all the answers. I suppose the key takeaway is to be sure to get as much information as possible so there aren't any surprises later! Glad to be of help for you 😊
You're welcome! Some can be done from outside, such as finding websites, registering with akiya banks, browsing listings online, and contacting some owners, agents, government offices, etc by email or even phone. However, if you want to lay eyes on one or buy one, you'll have to be physically present to pay and sign papers. I even had to use my hanko/inkan stamp when signing off on the documents. These types of things can't possibly be done remotely.
👍 thanks! Don't worry about it, everyone is busy doing something, right? As for me, I'm back at school now so weekdays are taken up with that and only weekends are available to visit the Virra. However, I'll be out there this weekend so I'm looking to make some more. Thanks for the support!
@@akiyajapan ace to hear, how's the clearing going? Any update videos coming anytime soon? Yeah we're all busy ...between the kids/uni and work....time isn't a friend ....but there's light at the end of the tunnel!
@@coffeeandshmups Slowly but surely! Cut more grass last week and made a path around the guesthouse kura. I just arrived again today to do some more work so we'll see what I can get done between now and tomorrow!
The farmland is a much bigger issue than getting an akiya. Much of the world relies on the WEF to strangle food production, but Japan's restrictive mindset and laws is more effective. So much land is underutilized or not utilized at all where younger people can see novel ways of using land for livestock and/or food production in ways old people cannot imagine. The US has the BLM where ranchers lease government land, so Japan could do the same....some day.
The farmland issue is definitely important, and Japan's policies on acquiring agricultural land are quite restrictive indeed. However, to some (like me, for example), getting an akiya is more important personally, which is why I made this video series. Should we not discuss how to find and get an akiya in lieu of confronting the agricultural land issue? There's a time and place for that, but it is not here. Though important, addressing the farmland policy issue is outside the scope of this channel and not my focus. Still, if young people are really interested in acquiring and using agricultural land in Japan, there are avenues they could take to get there -- but it requires quite a bit of work.
@@skoog5600 I've seen other foreigners do this, also. In some ways, I'm lucky that I had a private seller, but in other ways it would've been beneficial for me to have gotten it from the akiya bank as a registered property (example: subsidies!). However, having to deal with the farmland issue isn't something I had to be concerned with, and it didn't actually cross my mind to focus too much on it as I never really saw it as a huge impediment.
@@skoog5600 Better late than never. I commented to help those who will see this educational video later to be aware of agricultural regulations (that may not be so restrictive later) as of the time this video is posted. My brother-in-law fears the day that he must take over the family house and land in a valley that now has fewer than 15 people. My wife and I, after multiple times being locked in our apartments due to panic over the sniffles, would love to return to Japan and take over the place away from the masses.
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Thank you to everyone for checking out my video. I hope you'll visit for the next two parts! Leave your questions and positive comments below!
You made it! Great! May it be widely viewed! 👍👍👍
Thanks! Two more to go! 😂
@@akiyajapan 😅😬👍
this was very informative and well made! im wishing you the best in your work
Thank you, Daniel. I wish you the best in yours, too!
We are looking forward to this series, Brandon!
Thank you! It's taking me quite a bit of time to put it together!!
Hey buddy. Nice video! Greetings from your favorite friend from China..lol
Thanks for checking out the vid, bro :) It was nice chatting with you again, also. Looking forward to having you over here one day!
Alas if I had been a certified farmer in earlier years I would have gone over to Japan and never looked back lol I have heard that if you get a Akiya, many of the prefectures want you to make it your residence. You must live there. It's part of small town and country revitalization. Oh yes I forgot about the Hanko stamp! You will not be recognized without that
Yes, that's right, if you buy an akiya that is controlled by the government, then it's possible that it can only be used for your residence and not for business or renting to others. However, there are so many akiya available that do not have this restriction that it didn't even cross my mind.
It's a good rule of thumb to communicate well with the government akiya bank about such things, but typically they will tell you this information directly without you having to even ask.
@@akiyajapan Thank you for explaining that to me. Now I know there are different types of aikiya available, which makes sense
@@greenmoss9079 you're welcome! There's even more detailed info of course, and both simpler and more complicated situations. Like my friend "Real Rural Japan" mentioned, there are even different types of "farmland" and, of course, akiya bank offices don't always have all the answers. I suppose the key takeaway is to be sure to get as much information as possible so there aren't any surprises later!
Glad to be of help for you 😊
Thank you for the info! Do you know if all of this is easily done from outside of Japan?
You're welcome!
Some can be done from outside, such as finding websites, registering with akiya banks, browsing listings online, and contacting some owners, agents, government offices, etc by email or even phone. However, if you want to lay eyes on one or buy one, you'll have to be physically present to pay and sign papers.
I even had to use my hanko/inkan stamp when signing off on the documents. These types of things can't possibly be done remotely.
@@skoog5600 Yeah, unless a person has good knowledge of the area(s), it's the best choice.
Keep the content coming man. Until I seen this video I totally forgot I didn't reply on your other video ....
Hope you're doing well dude
👍 thanks!
Don't worry about it, everyone is busy doing something, right? As for me, I'm back at school now so weekdays are taken up with that and only weekends are available to visit the Virra. However, I'll be out there this weekend so I'm looking to make some more.
Thanks for the support!
@@akiyajapan ace to hear, how's the clearing going? Any update videos coming anytime soon?
Yeah we're all busy ...between the kids/uni and work....time isn't a friend ....but there's light at the end of the tunnel!
@@coffeeandshmups Slowly but surely! Cut more grass last week and made a path around the guesthouse kura. I just arrived again today to do some more work so we'll see what I can get done between now and tomorrow!
The farmland is a much bigger issue than getting an akiya. Much of the world relies on the WEF to strangle food production, but Japan's restrictive mindset and laws is more effective. So much land is underutilized or not utilized at all where younger people can see novel ways of using land for livestock and/or food production in ways old people cannot imagine. The US has the BLM where ranchers lease government land, so Japan could do the same....some day.
The farmland issue is definitely important, and Japan's policies on acquiring agricultural land are quite restrictive indeed. However, to some (like me, for example), getting an akiya is more important personally, which is why I made this video series. Should we not discuss how to find and get an akiya in lieu of confronting the agricultural land issue? There's a time and place for that, but it is not here.
Though important, addressing the farmland policy issue is outside the scope of this channel and not my focus. Still, if young people are really interested in acquiring and using agricultural land in Japan, there are avenues they could take to get there -- but it requires quite a bit of work.
@@skoog5600 I've seen other foreigners do this, also. In some ways, I'm lucky that I had a private seller, but in other ways it would've been beneficial for me to have gotten it from the akiya bank as a registered property (example: subsidies!). However, having to deal with the farmland issue isn't something I had to be concerned with, and it didn't actually cross my mind to focus too much on it as I never really saw it as a huge impediment.
@@skoog5600 Better late than never. I commented to help those who will see this educational video later to be aware of agricultural regulations (that may not be so restrictive later) as of the time this video is posted. My brother-in-law fears the day that he must take over the family house and land in a valley that now has fewer than 15 people. My wife and I, after multiple times being locked in our apartments due to panic over the sniffles, would love to return to Japan and take over the place away from the masses.