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Foreigners, increasingly interested in Japanese akiya properties, have started to explore online real estate listings. Many see potential in transforming these old homes into guesthouses, art studios, or vacation rentals. One individual from France recently purchased a vacant house for about 4.9 million yen (roughly $36,000 USD), planning to invest time and money into renovations to create a guesthouse and revitalize her local community. Such efforts are often motivated by the desire to preserve local history, culture, and even personal memories.