[National Vacant House Measures Consortium Event] Transforming Vacant Houses from 'Social Issues' to 'Regional Assets': AKIYA BUSINESS SUMMIT 2026 to be Held
The National Vacant House Measures Consortium will hold 'AKIYA BUSINESS SUMMIT 2026' on May 11, 2026. Under the theme of turning vacant houses into regional assets, the event will provide opportunities for gathering information on market trends and creating new businesses through public-private collaboration.
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The National Vacant House Measures Consortium, which works to curb the increase in vacant houses—a social issue in Japan—will hold the 'AKIYA BUSINESS SUMMIT 2026' on Monday, May 11, 2026. Under the theme 'From Social Issue to Regional Asset,' the summit will offer a venue for gathering information on the latest trends in the vacant house market and creating new businesses centered on vacant houses.
### Points of AKIYA BUSINESS SUMMIT 2026
1. Discussion with Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) officials on how the vacant house business will change following the revision of the Basic Plan for Housing.
2. Uncovering the secrets to success in the vacant house business with Mr. Kawada, representative of Albalink, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market specializing in buyouts and resales.
3. Finding business partners centered on vacant houses.
### Background of the Event
In recent years, the number of vacant houses in Japan has been steadily increasing, reaching a record high of approximately 9 million units, with a vacancy rate of 13.8%. The vacant house issue is becoming a serious multi-faceted social problem, including disaster prevention, security, deteriorating landscapes, and the 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, requiring collaboration between industry, government, academia, and private businesses.
In this context, we are also at a major turning point in terms of the regulatory system. Rules surrounding vacant houses are significantly changing due to the enforcement of the revised Special Measures Law for Vacant Houses, the mandatory registration of inheritance, and strengthened taxation on poorly managed vacant houses. Furthermore, with the revision of the Basic Plan for Housing, the focus of policy is shifting from traditional 'management' and 'removal' to 'distribution,' 'utilization,' and even market formation.
On the other hand, at the ground level, the establishment of sustainable business models, collaboration between players, and the clarification of roles between the public and private sectors are still in a trial-and-error stage in response to these institutional changes.
Based on this background, this event is held with the aim of bringing together diverse stakeholders—including national and local governments, private companies, and legal professionals—to deepen discussions from multiple perspectives on the future of vacant house measures and the vacant house business.
### Event Overview
- **Date and Time:** Monday, May 11, 2026, 14:00–18:30 (Reception starts at 13:30)
- **Venue:** Osaki Bright Core Hall
### Points of AKIYA BUSINESS SUMMIT 2026
1. Discussion with Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) officials on how the vacant house business will change following the revision of the Basic Plan for Housing.
2. Uncovering the secrets to success in the vacant house business with Mr. Kawada, representative of Albalink, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market specializing in buyouts and resales.
3. Finding business partners centered on vacant houses.
### Background of the Event
In recent years, the number of vacant houses in Japan has been steadily increasing, reaching a record high of approximately 9 million units, with a vacancy rate of 13.8%. The vacant house issue is becoming a serious multi-faceted social problem, including disaster prevention, security, deteriorating landscapes, and the 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, requiring collaboration between industry, government, academia, and private businesses.
In this context, we are also at a major turning point in terms of the regulatory system. Rules surrounding vacant houses are significantly changing due to the enforcement of the revised Special Measures Law for Vacant Houses, the mandatory registration of inheritance, and strengthened taxation on poorly managed vacant houses. Furthermore, with the revision of the Basic Plan for Housing, the focus of policy is shifting from traditional 'management' and 'removal' to 'distribution,' 'utilization,' and even market formation.
On the other hand, at the ground level, the establishment of sustainable business models, collaboration between players, and the clarification of roles between the public and private sectors are still in a trial-and-error stage in response to these institutional changes.
Based on this background, this event is held with the aim of bringing together diverse stakeholders—including national and local governments, private companies, and legal professionals—to deepen discussions from multiple perspectives on the future of vacant house measures and the vacant house business.
### Event Overview
- **Date and Time:** Monday, May 11, 2026, 14:00–18:30 (Reception starts at 13:30)
- **Venue:** Osaki Bright Core Hall