Abandoned Fishing Village Houses Revamped into Shared Housing for Returnees
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has remodeled five abandoned houses in fishing villages of Jeollanam-do Wando-gun and Gyeongsangnam-do Namhae-gun into community facilities and living spaces for returnees.
What Akiya Means: The Reason Why This Country Has 9 Million Empty Houses
Japan faces a growing issue with 9 million abandoned homes, known as 'akiyas', as young people migrate to cities, leaving their family homes vacant after the older generation passes away.
Several Houses Burned in Tartumaa, a Barn Caught Fire
Multiple homes in Tartumaa caught fire, including an abandoned barn, during the past day.
Three apartment buildings with commercial spaces will replace the haunted houses on Baeri Street
Plans are underway to replace abandoned buildings on Baeri Street in Tartu with three new apartment buildings that will include commercial spaces.