About Us
Making Japanese real estate accessible to everyone
We help international buyers discover, purchase, and own property in Japan — no matter where you are in the world.
Our Mission
Japan has over 9 million vacant homes. We're here to give them new life.
Akiya (空き家) are Japan's abandoned homes — beautiful traditional houses left empty due to aging populations and rural migration. We aggregate listings from across Japan, translate everything into English, and provide end-to-end support from search to settlement.
What We Do
Aggregate 100,000+ property listings across all 47 prefectures — fully translated into English and other internatinal languages
End-to-end buyer support: search, site visits, price negotiation, contract translation, and closing
Post-purchase services: renovation coordination, property management, and rental setup
The Team
Tsuyoshi Domoto
Founder & CEO
Tsuyoshi brings finance expertise from JP Morgan, sustainability consulting from PwC, and international experience across seven countries to Akiya Air. A seasoned startup founder, he combines deep market insight with a commitment to sustainable, impactful investments.
As a Harvard Graduate School of Education alum, his personal mission is to transform Akiyas into learning spaces for children in rural Japan and worldwide.
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