Home ownership was becoming increasingly impossible in your home country , the apartment rent was skyrocketing . But then you are and your partner started looking at Akiya houses in Japan and bought one ! You can’t wait ! Cherry blossoms in spring , maple leaves in fall ….. and most of all having some time to re center with the love of your life drinking some tea on the engawa . You know it’s not all anime and sushi , but you pack your bags light and bring your cat and small Shiba Inu , ready to see your new house - and scared if it will need work but ready for an off road adventure , a new culture , a new challenge or pace of life .