There are currently over 9 million abandoned houses (Akiya) in Japan.

In this video, we walk through the streets of Tokyo—from Setagaya, one of the city's most affluent districts, to Adachi, a classic working-class neighborhood—to witness the shocking reality of Japan's vacant home crisis firsthand.

Why on earth is Japan unable to demolish these millions of abandoned properties?

📌 Timeline

00:00 Intro

00:28 Setagaya: 59,000 abandoned homes hidden in Tokyo’s wealthiest district

08:42 Adachi: 44,000 vacant houses taking over a classic working-class neighborhood

15:45 Outro

This video is not just a simple travel vlog; it is a walking travel documentary recorded directly on-site.

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