Synopsis

Across Japan, a significant number of homes stand unoccupied; roughly one in seven dwellings are vacant, totaling 8.5 million properties. This widespread vacancy presents potential challenges, raising concerns about increased fire risk, vulnerability to burglary, and a possible decline in local property values. However, innovative approaches are beginning to address this issue. In certain communities, abandoned houses have been repurposed as modern offices and shops, leading to a welcome resurge