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Hi senpai,

I have taken over a decent sized plot of land in northern Gunma and am looking to escape the city for the real world in the next few years. I am still in the process of trying to get blessed to buy the land (zoned as nochi), but hopefully not too far away.

Looking forward to swapping stories and advice.

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Nick

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Hi Nick and welcome to Japan Simple Life. Thank you for taking the time to sign up, it's really appreciated.

Sounds like a good plan you have there, are you currently negotiating with the local Nougyou Inkai and city agricultural department ? In some places it is as easy as buying or renting the land to qualify as a farmer yet other locations place all sorts of barriers in the way.

What's your plan once you have the land ?

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Thanks Zasso Nouka,

The plan is a perma-culture based food forest. Started on the nut trees and berries, and got a market garden in. Still thinking about what to plant in the rest of the area, but grapes are on the list.

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I'm certainly interested to hear how you get on, best of luck negotiating with the Nougyou Inkai and AG department.

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Welcome! And globally speaking, we might be kinda neighbors. We have a little place in Nagano (Miyota) if you ever find yourself over this way, happy to show you our efforts.

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Wendy,

Many thanks - certainly will.

Likewise, if you ever find yourself near Minakami, please let me know.

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Been a tad slack on the welcome wagon. But it is really wonderful to have you here.

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Hi Nick. Hope you've managed to get the blessing from the powers that be to buy the land by now.

I'm looking for a place in north-east Gunma myself (we've got family in Shibukawa). Can I ask what websites you used to find the land?

Thanks!

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Savot,

Didn't use a real estate agent. I was used introduced to the property through a friend up there. These two people seem pretty connected - may be worth a chat to them:
http://www6.wind.ne.jp/housan/betusou.html
http://www.tanigawakaihatu.com/

Also try the Akiya bank.

Nick

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Post by Savot »

Thanks Nick, that's really useful. I've been monitoring a few akiya banks in the area, but new listings don't come up that often. I'll try contacting the people you suggested. Cheers!

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