CNA Correspondent
23:28 Min
Japan has 9 million empty homes – many old and run-down. These pose a safety risk and can impede development. But a recent surge in interest in ‘akiya’ could turn these potential hazards into assets.
CNA Correspondent
CNA Correspondent - Japan’s Empty Homes
09 Apr 2025 10:00pm
Japan has 9 million empty homes – many old and run-down. These pose a safety risk and can impede development. But a recent surge in interest in ‘akiya’ could turn these potential hazards into assets.
CNA Correspondent
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