Japan’s countryside is scattered with over eight million abandoned homes, or akiya, often marketed as a dream for those looking for affordable housing. Yet, behind their charming facade, these ...

The decrease — the first in six years — came after prices rose nearly 30% to a record high in 2023 when several luxury condos ...

As Japan’s population ages ... Of these 9 million vacant homes, 4.76 million, including new homes, are for rent or sale, according to the preliminary figures released by the internal affairs ...

According to Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, nearly 9,000,000 vacant properties exist in Japan. The current tally represents an additional 500,000 vacancies that have hit ...

And vacant homes that are put on the market are often ignored by Japanese, who generally seek ... are left abandoned without being listed for sale. “Breaking down preconceived notions, such ...

In some cases, local governments are even offering subsidies for people willing to tear down homes and build new ones, according to The Japan Times. Many of the homes are dilapidated - a product ...