Tag Archive for: Japan

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$500 Houses in Japan – Fact or Fiction

$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 featured imageMotoki Tonn

Kintsugi Reconsidered

Kintsugi is the Japanese practice of mending broken pottery with lacquer infused with precious metals - what an apt metaphor for akiya!
Cabin in Japan

Renovation & Rural Japan

Renovation 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!
Akiya & Inaka

Lifestyle Level-Up

Rural Japan offers much in the way of alternative lifestyle - come with us to explore all the options available to start your journey!
Speeding bullet train & mt. fuji

Kanto Leading the Pack

We'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 viewAkiya & Inaka

Sagamihara & The Land of Alternative Education

We took a client out to Sagamihara in Kanagawa prefecture, an area renowned for its educational resources and artistic communities!
Minakami moon featuredAkiya & Inaka

Minakami & The Mountains of Madness

Join us on our second day exploring the wondrous city of Minakami in Gunma prefecture, where luxury and rural life combine spectacularly.
Kamimoku moon featuredAkiya & Inaka

Kamimoku & The Castle in the Hills

Join Akiya Hunter Matt Ketchum on a trip out to visit multiple akiya in the rural wonderland of Kamimoku in Gunma Prefecture!
Sunrise atop Tsukuba mountain