Beyond Buying an Akiya: Responsible Homeownership in Japan

Buying a vacant home in Japan is only the beginning: who will maintain it when you're overseas? Brett Lee, CEO and co-founder of Kintsugi Group, explains why responsible ownership matters more than completing a purchase. Drawing on Akiya Hub's work with buyers and local service providers, he explores home stewardship, cross-cultural communication and the economic challenges behind Japan's vacant-house problem.