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Jaya Thursfield (Australian), his Japanese wife, Chihiro, and twin boys live now in a traditional Japanese home, once abandoned. Built by a temple architect in 1989 at a cost of $450,000. They wanted a home with a big yard for the kids. He documented (on video) the renovation from it's first days through its current status, showing us the surprises and other things that are important to know before starting your own renovation project in Japan.
Photo credit: Andrew Faulk
AKIYA #1: Jaya's videos can be found on his YouTube Channel under the name Tokyo llama. This second video, showing the renovation process is twice as interesting because Jaya teaches us useful Japanese terms so that we build a vocabulary while learning what it takes to renovate an abandoned home. For example: genkan, traditional entry, and fusuma, sliding panels used to separate rooms.
Gaining the blessings of the Shinto Kami (spirits) for your home restoration.
AKIYA #2: Move in for $300 per year.
