Restoring an Akiya » Empty for 10 Years » ¥1 Million ($7500 USD) » Ōmishima, Imabari, Ehime, Japan

Описание: Take a look inside our akiya! We've been renovating for a few months, and still have a few months to go. But I thought this would be a good middle point for an updated walk-through video!

This house was built 70 years ago (1953) and has been vacant for 10 years. Our vision is to maintain the Shōwa-era charm. We love the retro-style, and will eventually furnish and decorate with many items found inside, and embellish with other era-appropriate items found in thrift stores. We have the blessing of the former owner's son, who grew up in the house. He's now in his 70s, and lives nearby. We're doing our best to honor the house's history, while giving it a place in Ōmishima's future.

Here's our first walk-through video, before any renovations:
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Japan has an estimated 10-12 million akiya (abandoned homes), and we've purchased * two * of them! The akiya we've just finished renovating into Benton Guesthouse was purchased for ¥1 Million ($7500 USD) and abandoned for 10 years. We also have a second nearby akiya, a former 'ryokan' inn abandoned for an estimated 40 years. This house came with two pieces of nearby farm and forest land, sitting unused longer than anyone can remember. I’m documenting everything. If you’re curious to see life behind-the-scenes, I’m sharing daily updates on our Benton Homestead social media “stories”.

How do we live in Japan as two foreigners? We received a 6-month Startup Business Visa in cooperation with Imabari city, which then earned us a 1-year Business Manager Visa, to essentially sponsor our own residency in Japan.

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