Shu Matsuo Post
I help people buy 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
From landslide riders to earthquake top-ups, knowing how to stack your coverage can save your investment (and your sanity) when disaster strikes.
Check out our guide to find out which "disaster shield" your specific region actually requires!
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Data from Q3 2025 shows that walking just 20 minutes extra can slash median home prices by over $80k.
What's your 'sweet spot' for walking to a station?
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A year ago, he bought a house in Japan.
No safety net. No guarantees.
Today, Banden's life looks completely different.
We went back to his home to see what actually changed after the move - the wins, the mistakes, and the stuff nobody talks about once the “dream” wears off.
Most people fantasize about doing this.
Very few follow through.
🎥 New episode is live.
Watch it before you talk yourself out of it.👇
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https://youtu.be/fodIEfGFOY0
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Honoring the past while building your future in Japan.
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Can you start renting out your Japanese property immediately? Learn more from our free resources at AkiyaHub: akiyahub.com/application/articles
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Under the Japanese national rules, what is the maximum number of days per year short‑term rentals can operate?
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This is where a lot of foreign buyers get burned.
Not because renovations are impossible, but because the system works very differently than people expect.
In this episode, I sit down with one of Japan’s top renovation experts.
50+ projects in 5 years.
He breaks down:
• The biggest mistakes foreigners keep making
• What actually causes delays and cost overruns
• How to approach renovations the right way from day one
No hype. No renovation fantasies.
Just brutal, practical advice that can save you time, money, and stress.
📺 Watch before you renovate. https://youtu.be/1TZNfOjAzLs
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Read about why we don't recommend turning your property in a short-term rental in Japan 😬
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Last Sunday, I hit a personal record at a half marathon.
It wasn’t the time I wanted. But it was still a PR by 34 seconds.
At 40. And that matters.
I used to believe my physical peak was at 30.
Then I kept breaking my own records all through my 30s.
Now? I honestly don’t think I’ve peaked yet.
Same story with social media.
I hear people say: “It’s too late.”
“I’m too old.”
“I missed my chance.”
Here’s my timeline:
• 37 - posted my first YouTube video
• 38 - started posting daily on Instagram
• 40 - over 1.5M followers/subscribers across platforms
When I’m done with this life, I won’t say I started late.
I’ll say I lived fully.
That’s the truth most people miss:
It’s not about when you achieve something.
It’s about whether you do.
Some people live long.
Some live short.
Do you.
Whenever you can.
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Can you buy a house in Japan remotely?
Find out all the details at AkiyaHub! akiyahub.com/application/articles
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