Akiya Homes in Japan (空き家): Your Ultimate Guide to Affordable Housing & Renewal

Japan is a country rich in culture, tradition, and history, but it’s also battling a growing challenge: vacant or abandoned houses, known as akiya. Currently, there are over 9 million akiya across the country — a number that’s growing due to population decline, an ageing society, and a shortage of heirs. This phenomenon, however, brings […]