[National Empty House Countermeasures Consortium Event] From 'Social Issue' to 'Regional Asset': AKIYA BUSINESS SUMMIT 2026 to be Held

The National Empty House Countermeasures Consortium (hereinafter referred to as "the Consortium"), which is working to curb the increase in empty houses, a social issue in Japan, will hold the "AKIYA BUSINESS SUMMIT 2026" on Monday, May 11, 2026. Under the theme of "From 'Social Issue' to 'Regional Asset' for Empty Houses," the summit will provide opportunities to gather information on the latest trends in the empty house market and create new businesses based on empty houses. ■ Key Points of AKIYA BUSINESS SUMMIT 2026 1. How will the empty house business change in response to the revision of the Basic Act on Housing? Discussions will be held with officials from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. 2. Unraveling the secrets to success in the empty house business with Mr. Kawata, CEO of AlbaLink Co., Ltd., a TSE Growth-listed company specializing in buying and reselling properties. 3. Find business partners to start new ventures from empty houses.

Background to the Event

In recent years, the number of empty houses in Japan has been continuously increasing, reaching approximately 9 million units, and the vacancy rate has reached a record high of 13.8%. The empty house problem has become a serious social issue with multiple facets, such as disaster prevention and crime prevention, deterioration of landscapes, and decline of local communities. Since it spans multiple fields such as inheritance, demolition, distribution, and utilization, it is difficult for a single entity to solve it, requiring efforts through collaboration among industry, government, academia, and private businesses. Amidst this, recent years have also seen a major turning point in terms of legal frameworks. With the enforcement of the revised Special Measures Act on Vacant Houses, the obligation for inheritance registration, and strengthened taxation on poorly managed vacant houses, the rules surrounding vacant houses are undergoing significant changes. Furthermore, with the revision of the Basic Act on Housing, the policy focus has begun to shift from measures centered on "management" and "demolition" to initiatives aimed at "distribution," "utilization," and even market formation. On the other hand, looking at the現場 (on the ground), the establishment of sustainable business models, collaboration among players, and clarification of roles for both public and private sectors in response to these institutional changes are still in the exploratory stage. Against this backdrop, this event aims to bring together stakeholders from diverse positions, including national and local governments, private companies, and professionals, to deepen discussions from multiple perspectives on the future of vacant house countermeasures and vacant house business.

Event Overview

**Date:** Monday, May 11, 2026, 14:00-18:30 (Registration opens: 13:30) **Venue:** Osaki Bright Core Hall (Osaki Bright Core 3F, 5-5-15 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001) **Access:** ○ 5 minutes walk from JR "Osaki" Station ○ 5 minutes walk from Rinkai Line "Osaki" Station Exit "South Gate" and turn left towards "Shin Higashi-guchi (New East Exit)", then follow the road. **Participation Fee:** Free **How to Apply:** Apply via the event page Please access the event page from the URL below. https://www.j-akiya.jp/events/event-07 **Organizer:** National Empty House Countermeasures Consortium

Recommended for people who...

- Want to utilize vacant houses as "growth assets" for the region. - Are looking for new business opportunities starting from vacant houses. - Want to build an implementation model through public-private collaboration. - Want to grasp the latest trends in the vacant house market and plan their next move. - Want to expand their network for collaboration and partnerships.

Event Schedule

**13:30〜14:00** Doors Open / Registration Starts **14:00〜15:15** **[Policy x Future Session]** **Where will the empty house market head in 2030? (Planned)** How will the empty house business change in response to the revision of the Basic Act on Housing? A panel discussion is planned with guest speakers from various perspectives, including policy, systems, and the private sector. ・Kento Katsumata, Director, Housing Comprehensive Improvement Division, Housing Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ・Naotsugu Kasai, Assistant Manager, Real Estate Division, Real Estate and Construction Economy Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ・Tomohiro Oya, Executive Officer, Head of Public Policy Department, Airbnb Japan Inc. ・Tomoyuki Maruoka, Representative Director, Nexwill Inc. ・Tomokazu Kamata, Representative Director CEO co-founder, WAKUWAKU Inc. ・Kai Sato, Representative Director, Rebase Inc. ・Teppei Kawaguchi, Representative Director, National Empty House Countermeasures Consortium / Representative Director CEO, Crassone Inc. **15:15〜16:15** **[Special Session]** **Learning from TSE Growth-listed company AlbaLink! Secrets to Success in the Empty House Business! (Planned)** We will invite Mr. Kawata, CEO of AlbaLink, a company specializing in buying and reselling properties that are active in the forefront of the empty house business, to unravel the secrets to success in the empty house business. ・Kenji Kawata, Representative Director, AlbaLink Inc. ・Teppei Kawaguchi, Representative Director, National Empty House Countermeasures Consortium / Representative Director CEO, Crassone Inc. **16:30〜18:30** **[Empty House Business Partner Discovery Session]** **Networking Event for Participants** This is a time for participants to network. Presentations by sponsoring companies and booth setups are also planned.

Sponsorship Opportunities

AKIYA BUSINESS SUMMIT 2026 is a nationwide forum that creates new markets and collaborations based on vacant houses. We are seeking sponsoring companies and organizations that agree with the purpose of this summit and would like to build this platform together. Please check the following page for details. https://www.j-akiya.jp/events/event-07/sponsorship

Overview of the National Empty House Countermeasures Consortium

**Representative Director:** Teppei Kawaguchi, Representative Director CEO, Crassone Inc. **URL:** https://www.j-akiya.jp **Establishment Purpose:** To curb the increase in vacant houses, which is a common issue nationwide, and to embody ESG management and promote CSR activities in addressing the vacant house problem.