Vacant Homes in Japan Earning Attention from Abroad; Increased Interest May Be Positive Step for Akiya Issue

By Yuichi Negi / Japan News Staff Writer
16:59 JST,
July 24, 2024
Vacant homes, called akiya in Japanese, are often regarded as a symbol of Japan’s shrinking population. However, they have been attracting growing interest among foreigners, as they are often affordable and feature elements of traditional Japanese architecture.
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