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Welcome back to the Asia Pacific Investor Network! In this episode, we dive into one of our community’s most requested and exciting topics: how to buy and renovate abandoned homes in Japan, known locally as akiya (空き家).

Japan’s rural countryside is full of potential—with stunning landscapes, traditional homes, and thousands of vacant properties. As Japan continues to urbanize and its population declines, many of these homes are left empty, creating rare real estate opportunities for expats, military members, and international investors.

🔨Buying & Renovating Akiya in Japan
Our guest speaker is Erik Buhrow, Business Manager at AkiyaMart, a startup helping overseas buyers access Japan’s hidden akiya market.

Erik shares:

His personal journey from growing up in Japan to running a construction company in the U.S.

How he returned to Japan to buy and renovate akiya properties.

How he’s building strong relationships in rural Japanese communities.

What it really takes to navigate the Japanese property market as a foreigner.

Whether you’re a military family stationed in Japan, a digital nomad looking to relocate, or an investor searching for value in a high-potential real estate niche—this conversation will give you insights you can’t find anywhere else.

📌 In This Video:
Why akiya homes are an untapped opportunity

Step-by-step tips for buying abandoned homes in Japan

What to expect during the renovation process

How to connect with local teams, realtors, and communities

Financial benefits for foreigners: yen-to-USD conversion, lower property taxes, and lifestyle upgrades

💼 About Our Guest: Erik Buhrow – AkiyaMart
Erik is an American-born real estate investor who spent his childhood in Misawa and Okinawa. After years in U.S. construction, he returned to Japan to invest in akiya homes—and is now pursuing a full relocation to Niigata. Erik brings valuable insight into bridging Western construction practices with traditional Japanese renovation, and he shares his boots-on-the-ground experience in this episode.

👉 Connect with Erik: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more about AkiyaMart: https://akiya-mart.com

🌍 Who This Is For:
Foreigners living in Japan (expats, military, English teachers)

Real estate investors seeking international opportunities

Remote workers, retirees, and families looking to relocate

Anyone interested in countryside living and Japanese culture

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