Helping foreign buyers find, evaluate, and reimagine abandoned homes in Japan.
Akiya (空家) literally means "empty house." Across Japan, millions of homes sit vacant due to aging populations and urban migration. Many are surprisingly affordable — some under $20,000 USD — and can be renovated into vacation homes, rentals, or long-term residences.
Most akiya listing sites are in Japanese, hard to navigate, and full of land-only plots or teardowns. We monitor the major akiya banks, filter out the junk, and deliver a curated weekly newsletter with real houses, real prices, and AI-generated renovation concepts so you can see the potential before you buy.
Foreign buyers, remote workers, small investors, and Japan enthusiasts who want a realistic, curated look at the akiya market without spending hours translating listings or filtering through unusable properties.