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<aside> ❤️ AKIYA is a community-driven project to renovate abandoned houses in rural japan into decentralized + co-created creative residencies.
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Life is an adventure, we believe in living it to the fullest. While each individual has their own purpose in life, we’ve found that new places, people and projects are the best way to build and discover your passion.
The power of community is most potent when manifested in the physical. We’re building a diverse, global community of talented individuals and bringing them together in exceptional spaces around the world, beginning with rural Japan.
AKIYA is all about creation. We began by creating a community. Now we’re creating a physical space. In this space, creation will be brought to life - through technology, art, culture, friendship, architecture, agriculture, governance, philosophy and ultimately, a genuine sense of belonging.
By 2030, one third of all homes in Japan will be vacant.
An aging population and the concentration of youth in urban areas have caused a massive housing crisis, threatening to transform the vast Japanese countryside into a veritable ghost town.
We will purchase and renovate one of these 空き家 (akiya - “empty home”), breathing life back into a beautiful, culturally rich region of Japan.
This home will serve as a headquarters for our vibrant community of highly skilled global citizens, bringing economic opportunity, innovative practices, and cultural exchange to the area.
<aside> 📣 We’re looking for core team contributors. Apply here today!
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Our community gathers in Discord to engage in thought-provoking discussions on digital creation, coliving, travel, art, philosophy, sustainable living, and much more. We also host interactive events to bring community members together such as dinners, boardgame nights, speaker series, and anime viewing parties.
You can contribute financially via our Gitcoin page. 100% of proceeds go toward the purchase and renovation of the house. We’re depending on community contributions to bring our collective dream to reality; we greatly appreciate your generosity.