Akiya in Kumamoto
Browse 1,230+ akiya and vacant properties in Kumamoto, Japan. 61 new listings this month. Free English search updated daily.
Akiya for Sale in Kumamoto
Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture
Cocostore - 8 min drive
Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture
Family Mart - 10 min walk / 2 min drive
Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture
Every One - 15 min walk / 3 min drive
Chuo, Kumamoto Prefecture
Family Mart - 1 min walk
Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture
Family Mart - 17 min walk / 3 min drive
Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture
Family Mart - 17 min walk / 3 min drive
Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture
Family Mart - 11 min drive
Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture
Every One - 15 min walk / 3 min drive
Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture
Every One - 15 min walk / 3 min drive
Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture
Every One - 15 min walk / 3 min drive
Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture
Every One - 10 min drive
Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture
Family Mart - 11 min drive
Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture
Every One - 20 min walk / 4 min drive
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Guides & Articles about Kumamoto
Japan's Skills Gap: The Industries That Need You (and How to Qualify)
Japan faces acute labour shortages across nursing, construction, food service, IT, and agriculture. Here's which industries are recruiting foreign workers, and what you need to qualify.
Where Japan Is Building Next: Projects That Could Reshape Property Values
From the $8.9 billion Osaka casino resort to TSMC factories doubling land prices in Kumamoto, Japan has major projects underway that foreign buyers should know about. Theme parks, airport expansions, shinkansen extensions, semiconductor hubs, and foreigner-friendly municipal programs — mapped against where to buy.
Japan Property Market Report 2026: What International Buyers Need to Know
Japan property market 2026: 9 million vacant homes, 251,000+ listings, new foreign buyer rules, yen advantage, and regional snapshots for international buyers.
How Far to the Hospital? Accessing Healthcare in Japan as a Non-Japanese Speaker
You found a beautiful akiya in a rural village — but how do you find out if the nearest hospital is 10 minutes away or 90, when you cannot read Japanese? A practical guide for non-Japanese speakers: how to research healthcare access using English-language tools, what distances are acceptable, and the right questions to ask before you commit.
About Akiya in Kumamoto
Kumamoto is home to 1,230 akiya and vacant properties currently listed on Akiya Japan. Akiya (空き家) means "empty house" in Japanese — Japan has over 9 million vacant homes due to population decline and rural-to-urban migration, and many are available at remarkably low prices.
Properties in Kumamoto start from ¥50,000. Whether you are looking for a rural retreat, a renovation project, or an affordable home in Japan, Kumamoto offers opportunities for foreign buyers — Japan places no restrictions on foreign property ownership.
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