Jaya (Tokyo Llama)
Content creator and renovator documenting the restoration of a kominka/akiya in Ibaraki prefecture; known online as Tokyo Llama for his detailed videos about finding, auctioning, and renovating traditional Japanese houses.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 34min
How Tokyo Llama found their dream house in Japan
Jaya (Tokyo Llama), a content creator and renovator documenting kominka restorations, shares his akiya hunt and tax-auction win. He talks about blind bidding, secret inspections, massive site clears, working with traditional carpenters, and balancing preservation with modern upgrades. He also covers unexpected structural surprises, budgeting realities, and plans for a huge attic conversion.
