The Japan Times4d ago
In a picturesque seaside town, abandoned homes have become a canvas for a community revitalization project bringing together local and global talents. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/03/23/issues/onomichi-labyrinth-house-akiya-renovation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #issues #onomichi #hiroshima #akiya #depopulation #shimanamikaido
In Onomichi, urbanists redesign public life via vacant homes

Since 2019, a volunteer renovation and reconstruction project has been reimagining community and bringing new energies to a seaside town in Hiroshima Prefecture.

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AKISHA GlobalFeb 20
Giving Back to #Japan: From #AKIYA to #AKISHA. "AKISHA KK aims to acquire small and medium-sized manufacturing companies struggling with business succession, securing the survival and growth of their operations." https://akisha.biz/media/giving-back-to-japan-from-empty-house-to-the-world-again/
From akiya to AKISHA: Giving Back to Japan - AKISHA

Giving Back to Japan: AKISHA transforms ‘empty house’ SMEs into global leaders, preserving ‘Made in Japan’ craftsmanship and empowering communities for sustainable growth and future generations.

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Jörgen LundmanJun 21, 2025
Week 2 of #renovations of our #akiya in #tokyo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzvCVBzYeaA&ab_channel=Ushkace
The Japan TimesMay 31, 2025
The Minka Preservation Society is teaching homeowners about roof thatching, sustainability and other issues facing Japan’s traditional homes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/05/31/style-design/akiya-kominka-event-kyoto-june/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #akiya #architecture #japanesecrafts
Traditional home experts to gather at MinkaMeets event

Roof thatching expert Haruo Nishio is one of several experts scheduled to speak at the June 7-8 event.

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earthlingMay 8, 2025

Wisteria blooming over an abandoned house in Japan, by ギン (Gin_lazuli_)

via todayintokyo

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#Japan
#akiya
#wisteria

The Japan TimesMay 5, 2025
A 180-year-old samurai home in rural Ehime is getting a second life — as a center for art, community and cultural revival. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/05/japan/society/akiya-rural-revitalization-ehime/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #akiya #ehime #ozu #depopulation #ruralrevitalization #art #samurai #tourism
A house, a legacy and the quiet work of restoration in rural Japan

How one artist is using history, culture and community spirit to revive a fading samurai legacy — and possibly reshape rural Japan’s future.

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The Japan TimesMar 17, 2025
On the heels of Japan’s 3/11 triple disaster, Kyoko Watanabe came to recognize abandoned houses as a key to building creative communities and revitalizing rural areas. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/03/17/our-lives/akiya-abandoned-houses-ishinomaki/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #akiya #ishinomaki #miyagi #miyagiprefecture #revitalization #regionalrevitalization #311 #entrepreneurs
From abandoned houses to ‘creative communities’: An Ishinomaki entrepreneur builds a vision for rural Japan

Kyoko Watanabe moved to Miyagi Prefecture to help with disaster relief efforts following 3/11. She ended up building a company and a vision for revitalizing rural Japan.

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The Japan TimesDec 9, 2024
The affordability of abandoned houses in Japan is fueling demand, but instead of rushing into a transaction, buyers are urged to conduct thorough inspections of properties to avoid nasty surprises. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/09/japan/japan-abandoned-houses/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #housing #akiya #realestate #fukuoka
As demand rises for abandoned houses, so do cases of hidden defects

Industry experts recommend prospective buyers conduct thorough inspections before concluding transactions for akiya.

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SumikaiOct 21, 2024

Leerstehende Häuser, #Akiya genannt, werden in #Japan zum Problem. Oftmals verfallen sie und müssen abgerissen werden. Um das zu verhindern, will die Stadt Uozu in #Toyama Akiya in gutem Zustand für 100 Yen an neue Besitzer vermitteln.

https://sumikai.com/nachrichten-aus-japan/soziales-leben/leerstehende-akiya-haeuser-in-toyama-werden-fuer-100-yen-verkauft-347579/

Leerstehende "Akiya"-Häuser in Toyama werden für 100 Yen verkauft

Leerstehende Häuser, in Japan "Akiya" genannt, werden in der Inselnation zunehmend zum Problem. Eine Erhebung im Mai 2024 stellte über 9 Millionen Akiya im

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Adam OnzaOct 19, 2024
I recognize at least 2 of the influencers. It's interesting how influence has become a commodity, and I'm glad old houses aren't just being thrown away. #Japan #akiya https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c9wk01d2gvxo
Watch: Meet the Tiktokers buying up Japan’s empty homes

Content creators are going viral for renovating abandoned Japanese homes for low prices - but is all as it seems?