The "Akiya2.0" Vision

Japan has an “Akiya” problem. An Akiya (空き家) is a vacant or abandoned house in Japan, and due to the aging population and urban migration, millions of akiyas—abandoned houses—are being left behind. This number is still growing, contributing to the slow and quiet demise of hundreds of small historical villages across Japan.

Plenty of people in Japan and all over the world want to help. But the path is not straightforward nor is it cheap. Current efforts usually involve the very rich and the very few; and feature more demolishing and less conservation.

‍ Akiya2.0 vision is to make it feasible for ordinary native landowners and newcomers alike to renovate individual properties, improve their assets and so reinvigorate their communities. Our unique model will multiply small localized efforts to create new sustainable communities that are rooted in history but also secure in their future.

This will succeed only if all stakeholders feel truly engaged, and so Akiya2.0 is committed to providing the best possible experience to all akiya owners old and new. We leave no stone unturned with boutique architectural design, omotenashi concierge services and an unprecedented owner feedback development system.