About This Service
Japan Property Data Library
A structured, English-language database of akiya — Japan's vast inventory of vacant and underutilized residential properties.
Our Mission
Japan has over 9 million vacant homes — a figure that grows each year due to demographic shifts and rural depopulation. Yet most of this inventory is invisible to international audiences due to language barriers and fragmented local data sources.
Japan Property Data Library collects, translates, and structures this data into a single searchable, English-language resource — enabling researchers, investors, and prospective buyers worldwide to explore Japan's property landscape with clarity.
What We Are (and Are Not)
✅ We are a:
- • Structured data library
- • Research and information resource
- • Property data aggregator
- • English-language translation service
❌ We are not a:
- • Real estate agency or broker
- • Investment advisor
- • Listing or marketplace platform
- • Party to any property transaction
Data Sources
Our database is built from two sources:
- 1.Owner-submitted records — Property owners and agents register their vacant properties directly through our data submission portal.
- 2.Publicly available data — Referenced from government statistics and municipal akiya bank programs across Japan.
All records are reviewed before publication. Data accuracy is not guaranteed — users should conduct independent verification for any decisions.
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