Akiya

Turning An Akiya Into An Atelier: An Interview With Gilles

Gilles bought an akiya in Kyushu for under $10,000 and turned it into a lovely cafe / atelier / lodging. Here’s his story! *All the photos on this page are of the house Gilles bought and the surroundings. Would you mind quickly introducing yourself to our readers? How long have you lived in Japan and …

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Should You Buy An Akiya? 4 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Cheap House In Japan

Akiya, Blog, Cheap Houses In Japan / By Michael

You’ve heard the hype. There are abandoned houses in Japan — known as akiya — selling for very cheap, and sometimes even being listed for free! But what’s the catch? Is it really free or almost free? ‘Akiya’ (空き家) means “empty house” in Japanese. The prevalence of Akiya in Japan is largely a symptom of …

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