Episode
House Hunters International: Familiar or Foreign in Nagoya, Japan
Overview
A husband's job opportunity takes his family from Michigan to Nagoya, Japan. He's looking for a traditional Japanese experience, but with their toddler and dog along for the journey, his wife prefers a place with some of the familiar comforts of home.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 200
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2025-05-29
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
Familiar or Foreign in Nagoya, Japan is Episode 5 in Season 200 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2025-05-29. The runtime is 25 min.
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