Looking to turn a day trip from Tokyo into an overnight stay? In Nakagawa, Tochigi Prefecture, a farmhouse-turned-hotel offers a blend of tradition and modernity. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/04/13/travel/iizukatei-hotel-farmhouse-tochigi-nakagawa-travel/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #travel #hotels #akiya #architecture #minka

The Moment It Became Real

Reflecting on the emotional journey of purchasing a home, highlighting the distinction between imagined desires, reality, and the surreal moment of receiving official documents that marked the transformation of their dream into reality, culminating in an exciting new chapter.

https://scottabroad.com/2026/03/28/the-moment-it-became-real/

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

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/

Week 2 of #renovations of our #akiya in #tokyo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzvCVBzYeaA&ab_channel=Ushkace

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

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

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

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