This is an interesting project for multiple reasons.
1. I live in deep snow country Japan. Every decision needs to consider where the snow will land and sit for months. It will be up to the windows and everything underneath with be crushed, frozen, and wet.
In other houses you can see where people once attempted to build balconies. Now only the concrete footings remain as they either rotted away or was crushed. This is just one element.
2. I have a need / parameter to have a parking space. Eventually I will also install a carport here (again, needs careful snow consideration) but this year just parking is fine.
I currently have the shed but my big car only just fits inside. It’s better for a small car.
3. I would like to have more than just a parking space but also an area to enjoy outside. I have a small courtyard area around the back of the house which I hope to use for this but I would also like to have something simple around the parking area, too.
One of the benefits I mentioned in the video is that by removing my mini forest I reduce the water (plants) and reduce the humidity effect… which leads to less mosquitos. But it doesn’t stop there, other troublesome pests like termites will also dislike the airy environment.
Without giving too much away (because I’m deciding on the fly) I do hope to incorporate Japanese elements of simplicity and appreciation for nature.
Enjoy as I learn more about Japanese garden design myself 🙂
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Nice clear majestic outcome in the forest.
Obvious solution is buy a smaller car or truck then sell old big car?
I love working in the yard. I would start with a blank canvas. The Japanese maple is amazing but needs a trim. I would take all of the debris and additional construction materials away from the space and get a backhoe and level the ground. I am not sure if Japan uses weed fabric but that and several tons of pea gravel would make the space super clean. Saving your private garden in the back. Again I would use gravel and stones as it creates a nice atmosphere.
I would literally cross the road and ask the workshop if they can use the front loader that's in the video to scrape off the top layer of the garden. Then you can start new garden level with the road.
in about two years I hope I'm at the same stage as u r now … planning a Japanese garden in japan… preferably in front if a kominka 😂
Less than one million yen for a house is crazy!! I need a loan to pay for mine! Houses and prices aside, it’s really nice to see positivity from someone enjoying their life here. I hope you can always be happy 😊
I always go to Niseko for snowboarding, never tried Myoko area, is it accessible by public transportation? How’s winter driving with all that snow?
Drainage will be king in garden crafting.
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What about putting up a satellite dish to watch TV? 📺
I have some questions. Are you allowed to put up a fence? Also do you water your grass/flowers! I know in the US people water their lawns, trees, flowers etc pretty frequently.
Was composting your garden waste not an option? Also, really glad you didn't take out the hostas. You kinda got close to it with the trimmer and I was on the edge of my seat several times…😅
Great video 🙂
is there a proof you paid only $6000? you didnt have to pay taxes or past taxes
I just started watching. I'm watching you clean mold from walls and ceiling. I'm very surprised that you do not wear masks and eye protection.
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I can only wonder, what happened to the Japanese? cedar trees that were serving as a border between your yard and the alleyway there? They were still around going into winter, and now they are gone, like they never were there in the first place! What happened?
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Congrats on the hard work of clearing that space. I hope you find an excellent solution that will work with the amount of snowfall you have and still allow you to park 2 cars there.
Could you have burned it yourself in say a burn barrel or is that not allowed?
How does Matt have residency in Japan?
Do you explain in any other video how you got a house in Japan for just 6 thousand?
Sorry, your videos are always twice as long as they need to be. I end up skipping through it and then skipping back. Get a friend to help you edit it. Please
Wow.. thanks for telling us how privileged you are. Must be nice. Don’t admire these privileged people.
Hey Matt. First, I love the videos and what you did with the house. My question is, I know you call it a shed, but I feel like it's a garage, and if there was a way to widen the garage door, and use it as a garage…. you wouldn't have to lose your back yard.
Maybe a couple of small garden beds to grow certain plants you want to keep manageable. Interesting enough to add landscape fabric with rock coverage facing the porch in the back to have a space for outdoor activities optional.
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Great job & looks so much better!!
Has anyone told you that the plants in your garden are Perennials? They will come back every year. You will need to dig them up if you do not want them there. You could replant them in the field across from your house and you would have a beautiful view!