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Akiya: Japan's Empty Homes ft. Anton Wormann
Season 6 · Episode 9

Akiya: Japan's Empty Homes ft. Anton Wormann

DIY Enthusiast & the man behind "Anton in Japan" YouTube Channel, Anton Wörmann joins the Krewe to talk about akiya, Japan's abandoned home phenomenon, and how he’s transforming them into stunning spaces. We dig into what it’s like to buy, clear out, &renovate an akiya and how Anton’s journey from fashion to DIY restoration is reshaping what “home” means in Japan.

Krewe of Japan · Anton Wormann, Anton in Japan, Krewe of Japan Podcast, Krewe of Japan, JSNO, Japan Society of New Orleans, instagram, tiktok, influencer, japanese influencer, influencer in japan, content creator, free homes in japan, learning japanese

October 10, 20251h 3m

Show Notes

DIY Enthusiast & the man behind "Anton in Japan" YouTube Channel, Anton Wörmann joins the Krewe to talk about akiya, Japan's abandoned home phenomenon, and how he’s transforming them into stunning spaces. We dig into what it’s like to buy, clear out, & renovate an akiya and how Anton’s journey from fashion to DIY restoration is reshaping what “home” means in Japan.

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The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at [email protected] or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!

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------ Past Home & Architecture Episodes ------

S5E15 - Change in Urban & Rural Japanese Communities ft. Azby Brown

S5E6 - Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown

S3E2 - Buying Real Estate in Japan ft. Ziv Nakajima-Magen

------ Links about Anton ------

Anton in Japan YouTube Channel

Anton on IG

Anton in Japan Website & Resources

Anton on TikTok

Anton's Live Master Class on Oct 12 @ 10am JST (Sign Up!)

Anton's Akiya Master Class Program

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