After a month spent traveling across Japan, from its bustling urban centers to serene rural landscapes, my journey recently led me to Osaka. The purpose of this stop was a special one: to sit down with Tobias Bieker of ZenGroup Inc. and record an episode for a...
A recent article sparked a necessary conversation about investing in Japan’s akiya, but it is the concept of the Pioneer Model that truly demands a brighter spotlight. This is more than a simple call for investment; it is a call for an entirely new model for the...
A recent Reddit post starkly revealed a critical truth about Japan’s real estate market. A hopeful buyer confessed their frustration after months of searching for a realtor for bargain Akiya houses in Morioka, only to be rejected by every agent they contacted. This...
Hachijojima beckons intrepid explorers with its dramatic volcanic summits and hidden cascades. This essential Hachijojima Guide is your key to unlocking an unforgettable wild trip to a unique volcanic island. Just a fifty-minute flight from Haneda, Hachijojima offers...
Along the coast of Kanagawa, just an hour from Tokyo, the town of Oiso has long been a quiet destination for surfers and retirees. Now, it is becoming a staging ground for a revolutionary new Development Strategy. This week, Akiyaz released a concept video showcasing...
Japan’s digital stagnation is often reduced to global punchlines about floppy disks and fax machines. But the deeper issue is systemic and far more damaging. At Akiyaz, we directly confront how this stagnation keeps immense value buried. It is locked away in paper...
When buyers first explore Japan’s countryside housing market, they inevitably ask the same question: Why do I need to pay a fee upfront? This confusion is understandable. It stems from an urban-centric view of a property buying process that is fundamentally broken for...
A wave of Japan business closures is quietly washing over the nation, touching not just remote rural towns but also the once-vibrant corners of its bustling cities. While the narrative of population decline often grabs the headlines, the small business crisis...
The path to revitalizing Japan’s countryside is often littered with proposals that die in committee meetings. There is, however, a better way—a strategy that champions creation over consensus. For any creative rural Japan project, the answer lies not in asking...
Why More People Are Choosing Long Commutes in Japan In modern Japan, people often assume that long commutes in Japan are a punishment. Crowded trains, packed timetables, and late returns home define the narrative. But a growing number of people are flipping the...
