Revitalizing Japan Together

Akiya2.0 runs two businesses using the same eco-system. Services - where we support people buying their own properties in Japan, and Assets - where we build and manage our own properties with the intent of creating a long-term nationwide hospitality business.

Mission

To support the economic revitalization of rural communities around Japan by building high-grade accommodation and services for travelers wanting to journey off the beaten track.

Brand

We specialize in renovating traditional Japanese timber homes, creating comfortable hotel-grade interiors while preserving the authentic exteriors. This approach satisfies the needs of global travelers visiting rural Japan while harmoniously integrating into the aesthetics of the villages where our properties are located. Our operating brand name will be "Hinoki Stays" - representing our focus on authentic materials and high-grade facilities. Each house will include a luxurious hinoki wooden bath as our signature touch.

Our projects are located in high-demand/low-supply tourism destinations. We look for locations where we can build in clusters, for better operational performance and to support future developments such as activities and food services.

Our business model for the Asset Business is to operate an end-to-end building and hospitality company. Although significantly more difficult than just developing a single slice of the property lifecycle, we see many infrastructural challenges and inefficiencies in Japan that if resolved will greatly enhance our commercial value.

Examples range from supplementing local rural builders facing manpower shortages with our own builders, through to curating/creating unique local experiences and food offerings that enhance an otherwise unremarkable destination's appeal. Excellence of execution can result in outsized increased property revenues and profits for remarkably modest capital inputs. This approach allows us to compete with larger single-focus companies that are hamstrung by rural limitations.