Tag Archive for: Japan

Kyoto Charm in a Repurposed Flower Shop
ExperiencesHidden in the backstreets of Kyoto lies Ayame-an, a charming machiya recently renovated by a private investor.

NFT Experiment
NewsAkiya & Inaka supports technological experimentation as a means to uncover new business opportunities. Our most recent? An Inaka NFT series.

A Brief History of Business, Part I
NewsOn our 1 year anniversary, we thought we'd look back and reflect on where we've come over the year and where we're headed from here.

$500 Houses in Japan – Fact or Fiction
News$500 houses in Japan? The 2021 akiya newscycle is upon us, and this time around it's honing in on a very specific price point. Let's dig in!

Kintsugi Reconsidered
Inaka LivingKintsugi is the Japanese practice of mending broken pottery with lacquer infused with precious metals - what an apt metaphor for akiya!

Renovation & Rural Japan
Inaka LivingRenovation is very often a part of the akiya journey, but it doesn't have to be expensive, scary, or a hassle. Come with us to learn more!

Lifestyle Level-Up
Inaka LivingRural Japan offers much in the way of alternative lifestyle - come with us to explore all the options available to start your journey!

Kanto Leading the Pack
NewsWe've taken a look at our activity in the so far to see what learnings we could come up with. Unsurprisingly, Kanto is leading the pack!

Sagamihara & The Land of Alternative Education
Akiya AdventuresWe took a client out to Sagamihara in Kanagawa prefecture, an area renowned for its educational resources and artistic communities!