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A house in Japan and a new life with my dogs

I'm Jennifer. After five years of working and saving, I bought an abandoned house, an akiya, in Japan in July 2025. That September I moved with Kairy and Queso. This blog shares my experience of buying the house, arriving there for the first time and preparing to travel with my two dogs.

The articles bring together my stories, photographs and explanations of the process I followed. The house purchase guide covers the steps, timing and costs of my case; the first visit story describes what I found on arrival; and the dog travel guide explains the paperwork and how I organised the journey. These personal accounts can help you prepare questions and check which requirements apply to your own situation. The original articles are available in Spanish and can be read here without opening Instagram or watching the videos.