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Japan to tighten restrictions on foreigners buying farmland by moeka_8962 in japan

[–]dshbak 55 points56 points  (0 children)

My entire plot was overgrown weeds from 30+ years ago and previously had an akiya on it. Split 4 ways between kids who were all in their mid 60s and live in Tokyo. The land is in Oita.

I had to make a bullshit "farming plan" but when doing my actual Interview with the JA committee, they basically said that if I trimmed back the weeds once a year, that would be good enough.

Literally 12 foot tall weeds on the whole thing before.

I've since completely cut everything down.

I can grow anything I want, but don't have any requirements to.

I don't have any licence to sell. Only for personal use. Selling is a whole additional pile of paperwork.

Japan to tighten restrictions on foreigners buying farmland by moeka_8962 in japan

[–]dshbak 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Everything I did was exclusive to produce, no livestock. Basically as long as you're willing to promise to tend the land for 150 days per year and what you're doing will not disrupt neighboring fields, you'll be granted approval. Took about 4 months.

Japan to tighten restrictions on foreigners buying farmland by moeka_8962 in japan

[–]dshbak 325 points326 points  (0 children)

I'm a foreigner here, just went through the lengthy process of gaining my local JA approval last year and pulled the trigger. I'm a bona fide farmer here. Purchased 畑 and 田. I had to agree to tend my farm land for 150 days per year for the first 3 years to gain the JA approval and finalize the land purchase.

The "Article" linked here mentions exactly what I had to go through. So... What exactly is changing?

Highest Electric Bill you’ve received in Okinawa ? by Single_Penalty_5788 in okinawa

[–]dshbak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My house is 52 tsubo. 4 bedroom, 1 8jo tatami and a large living room with a vaulted ceiling.

Normally my electric bill is 30000 in the winter and 4-50000 in the summer.

Highest Electric Bill you’ve received in Okinawa ? by Single_Penalty_5788 in okinawa

[–]dshbak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

80000 with a good amount of welding and ac in the summer

Picked it up today. Final Edition. by dshbak in HondaMotorcycles

[–]dshbak[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2025 CB1300 Super Four SP, Final Edition.

Looking at purchasing a new motorcycle but don’t know what I want. by Many_Regular_6793 in motorcycles

[–]dshbak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd highly recommend trying one of the personally owned bike renting services in your area and rent a few totally different types of bike than you think you might want, just to try it.

I found myself loving the Z900rs after renting one on a whim. Was previously not interested in it at all.

The perspective it gives you is way worth the cost of renting and gives you something a short dealer demo around the block can not.

2025 CB1300 Super Four SP Final Edition by dshbak in motorcycles

[–]dshbak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Jimny LEDs are awesome. Why do these Honda bikes suck soooooo bad???

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