In Japanese, Akiya translates to “empty house”. The term refers to a residential property that has been unoccupied for a period of at least six months. Many in Japan have moved from rural ...

Erik Buhrow dreams of retiring in Japan. Until then, he's renting out the akiya, or abandoned home, to other Americans who ...

Municipalities across Japan can tackle the blight of "akiya" abandoned vacant homes under a revised law that took effect on Dec. 13 aimed at penalizing neglectful property owners. Under the ...

Japan transforms vacant houses into hotels as society shifts perceptions on akiya Japans evolving vacant house landscape reimagines potential for tourism and community renewal ...

"We knew that Japan had an issue with akiya, and because we really love the Japanese lifestyle, the people, the culture, and the old traditional houses, we thought, why not?" Jason, 51, told ...

which was started this fiscal year to encourage sales of “akiya” abandoned homes by setting their price at 100 yen. The municipality has been asking residents to register information on vacant ...

Japan’s countryside is scattered with over eight million abandoned homes, or akiya, often marketed as a dream for those looking for affordable housing. Yet, behind their charming facade, these ...

Empty houses are called Akiya in Japanese, and there are three different categories of Akiya. One is Kominka. There is no strict definition but generally speaking, Kominka (an old house ...