About Akiyaz
Pioneering Japan's Regional Growth
This page is all about Akiyaz and our dedicated role in fostering Japan regional growth. We connect bold ideas with underused properties to build a vibrant future for communities across the country. Our core mission is centered on rural revitalization, leveraging nascent infrastructure and deep local expertise to transform forgotten properties. We specialize in identifying the vast potential within the nation’s underused spaces, turning traditional akiya and other vacant properties into cornerstones of sustainable growth and innovation.
Our Mission: Reimagining Japan's Future
We believe Japan’s rural decline is not a problem to be fixed but an opportunity to reimagine what is possible. At Akiyaz, our mission is to transform the country’s overlooked properties into engines of possibility. By combining local insight, digital strategy, and international creativity, we help pioneer investors and forward-thinking municipalities build futures rooted in authenticity, experimentation, and genuine value creation. We don’t just handle property transactions; we build powerful networks and deliver concrete results that unlock the true potential of a place and its people. This approach is central to achieving meaningful Japan regional growth.
Company Name
Akiyaz KK
Executives
Matt Ketchum, CEO
Founded
December 2024
Capital
¥5,000,000
Employees
1-10
Location
Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan
At Akiyaz, we believe the future belongs to those who challenge the ordinary. Founder Matt Ketchum designed our firm to execute audacious projects that defy conventional boundaries. He thrives at the intersection of real estate, digital transformation, and cultural renewal, forging extraordinary outcomes to drive Japan regional growth. We actively pursue our mission to revitalize spaces, energize communities, and create sustainable growth where others only see obstacles.
The Akiyaz Approach: From Vision to Lasting Impact
At Akiyaz, we designed our suite of services to unlock the full potential of Japan’s properties and drive Japan regional growth. We empower both municipalities and individuals to build not just property portfolios, but future-ready communities. To fulfill our mission, we provide the data, strategy, and connections needed to turn ambitious ideas into tangible reality. We built our entire approach on three core pillars that ensure sustainable growth from initial concept to lasting impact.
A Network of Vetted Experts
At Akiyaz, we operate on a flexible, project-driven model that prioritizes expertise and local knowledge. We work with a trusted, hand-picked network of independent real estate brokers across Japan. This bespoke approach allows us to match you with the right professional who intimately understands the specific market dynamics, regulations, and cultural nuances of your target region. This ensures every client receives localized, expert guidance.
About the Founder: Matt Ketchum
Akiyaz was founded by Matt Ketchum, a serial entrepreneur whose ventures have consistently pushed boundaries across real estate, digital media, and cultural programming. He is driven by an unshakable belief in transformational possibility. Matt Ketchum has built a career by venturing where others hesitate, consistently embracing the unconventional and the untested. His work is guided by the simple but powerful idea that with courage, creativity, and the right collaborators, even the most unlikely visions can thrive.
With Akiyaz, he combines sharp business acumen with an explorer’s mindset. This unique perspective allows him to see incredible potential where others see only decline. Matt Ketchum excels at forging critical connections between opportunity and impact in Japan’s most promising, yet underappreciated, spaces. Therefore, he is a pivotal force in identifying and repurposing underused spaces, making him an essential partner in the ongoing effort toward rural revitalization in Japan.
Our Services: A Platform for Growth
Akiyaz provides a focused set of business activities designed to address the key challenges and opportunities in the Japanese property market. From individual property acquisition to municipal-level strategic planning, our services create a comprehensive platform for growth.
Ready to Build Something Bold?
At Akiyaz, we work with a trusted network of independent real estate brokers across Japan to ensure each client receives localized, expert guidance tailored to their goals. From luxury urban properties to rural akiya listings, our partnerships allow us to match clients with brokers who understand the specific dynamics of the region—and who bring deep knowledge of the local market, regulations, and cultural nuances.
Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model, we believe in strategic alignment. That means introducing you to the right broker for your needs, whether you’re a foreign investor, a creative entrepreneur, or someone seeking a sustainable lifestyle shift. Each broker we collaborate with shares our commitment to transparency, long-term value, and building trust through results—not just transactions.
Get In Touch with Akiyaz Today
Whether you are a municipal leader planning for the future, an investor seeking unique opportunities, or an entrepreneur with a vision for revitalization, Akiyaz provides the network and expertise to bring your project to life.
Connect with us today to discuss how we can unlock potential together.
