Airbnb on the Hunt for Local Akiyas in Japan

Airbnb contributes $1 million to a Japan-USA regional tourism exchange program, sending Japanese tourism professionals to USA. This sprogram wants to revitalize local economies through tourism promotions, as 2024 is …

Why Japan Has Millions of Empty Houses

Japan has a serious problem with empty houses. Millions of akiyas, or abandoned homes, are scattered throughout the country, and the number is only growing. The problem is particularly acute …