Shu Matsuo Post
I help people buy and sell homes in Japan
I’m Shu, TED speaker, educator, real estate investor, founder of Post FI, co-founder of AkiyaHub.
Checkout the links below to learn more about how I can help YOU turn your Japanese real estate dreams into reality, or subscribe to watch the real-life stories of hundreds of others who I have helped already.
Shu Matsuo Post
Most people visit Japan in a rush. James and Lisa bought a house so they could finally slow down. 🏠⏳
For around $110K all-in, this retired California couple found a 1998 multi-generational home in Shizuoka with Mt. Fuji views and a beach just down the street. It took missing out on a few other properties to get here, but they finally have a space built exactly for their needs.
The full walkthrough of this unique coastal property out now. Don't miss it!
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Think those viral English Akiya listings show you everything available in Japan? 🏚️❌
In reality, they are only the tip of the iceberg, with millions of properties completely hidden behind language and location barriers.The vast majority of Japan's vacant homes never make it onto English websites due to hidden addresses and relationship-driven local agents.
Discover the digital workarounds and visual tools that allow international buyers to bypass the language barrier entirely here:
akiyahub.com/articles/akiya-listings-in-english-wh…
What is your biggest frustration when trying to search for property abroad?
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Ever wondered why even brand-new, ultra-modern homes in Japan still feature traditional tatami mats? 🎋🇯🇵
It turns out these woven straw floors aren't just for decoration, they are the ultimate architectural hack for small-space living.
Learn more about it here:
akiyahub.com/articles/what-is-a-tatami-room-
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Think renting an apartment or listing a property in Japan is just like back home? 🏢🇯🇵
From mandatory "gift money" for landlords to apartments handed over completely empty, the Japanese rental market operates on a fascinating set of traditional rules.
Discover more about it here:
akiyahub.com/application/articles/listing-to-lease…
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What happens when a rental property turns into a total nightmare? 🚪😷
The tenant stopped paying rent. While the guarantor company covered the missing cash, taking back possession of the property revealed the real nightmare: the absolute state of the house. In today’s video, you’ll see the exact condition of the property, the shocking interior, and my frantic attempt to scrub out the smell before it gets any worse. We even brought in a contractor to see if this place can be saved or if we should pivot and turn it into an AkiyaHub studio.
The damage is bad, but the upcoming repair bill might be worse. New video out now!
https://youtu.be/TPcdTQKJwBM
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Ever wondered why modern Japanese homes still use delicate paper screens instead of standard doors? 🚪🇯🇵
These sliding panels, known as shōji, are actually ingenious pieces of functional architecture designed to completely change how a home handles light, space, and privacy.
Learn more about them here:
akiyahub.com/articles/what-is-a-shji-door
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Want city access in Japan without paying central-city prices? 🚄🇯🇵
If you are priced out of Tokyo’s suburbs, Osaka’s inner commuter belt completely changes the math on how close you can live to a major station without draining your bank account.
Discover the difference here:
akiyahub.com/application/articles/where-to-buy-in-…
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They bought a 60-year-old home in Kyoto for about a tenth of what it costs back home—and then they did something almost nobody does. 📉🛠️
They bypassed the usual real estate middlemen and renovated the whole house themselves. A year later, I went back to the property to see if a DIY project of this scale could actually work in Japan.
The transformation video out now! You won't want to miss this reveal.
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Planning to view properties, sign a contract, or kick off an Akiya renovation this August? 🎐🇯🇵
Before you book your tickets, you need to know about O-Bon—the annual holiday that completely pauses Japan’s business calendar.
Learn more about it here:
akiyahub.com/articles/o-bon-in-japan-plan-around-i…
How would you choose to handle Japan's major summer holiday slowdown?
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Is a single letter in a Japanese floor plan worth tens of thousands of dollars? 🗺️💴
When browsing Japanese real estate, you'll see homes labeled as LDK (Living-Dining-Kitchen) or DK (Dining-Kitchen). Discover how a recent market shift slashed the prices of classic DK layouts by nearly 38%, creating an accidental goldmine for buyers who know how to look past the floor plan labels.
Read all about it here:
akiyahub.com/articles/how-layout-shapes-japan-home…
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