Vacant Homes (S10E14)
S10E14
In Japan, approximately one out of every seven houses stands unoccupied. This amounts to 8.5 million empty properties, which can pose risks such as increased fire hazards and burglary, as well as adversely affecting nearby property values. However, innovative approaches are being developed to repurpose these spaces. In a certain regional area, vacant homes have been transformed into modern offices and retail shops, leading to a rise in the local population. Meanwhile, in Tokyo, attracting new tenants for storefronts has breathed new life into a shopping district. We explore the reasons behind Japan's surplus of vacant homes and highlight some inventive solutions.
Show
Japanology Plus
Episode
S10E14
Air Date
Aug 17, 2023
Season 10 Episodes
S10E01
Kitchens
S10E02
Satsumaimo: Sweet Potatoes
S10E03
Dinosaurs
S10E04
Japanophiles: Kyle Holzhueter
S10E05
Camping
S10E06
Male Aesthetics
S10E07
Konnyaku
S10E08
Japanophiles: Isabelle Sasaki
S10E09
Ueno
S10E10
Meteorological Data
S10E11
Amami Oshima: Paradise Found
S10E12
Amami Oshima: Shaped by Adversity
S10E13
Japanophiles: Francesco Panto
S10E14
Vacant Homes
S10E15
Rokyoku: Musical Storytelling
S10E16
Japanese Honeybees
S10E17
Japanophiles: Martin Holman
S10E18
Unused Fish
S10E19
Garbage
S10E20
Firefighting