STORY
Rack our brains. Bring people in.
Keep putting it out there.
That's the OKAERI way.
A Growing Vacant House Problem
A few years ago, I saw the news: vacant houses in Japan had passed 9 million. In rural areas, more and more homes sit empty, with no one stepping in. If left unchecked, the landscape of Japan will quietly change. But too few people are doing anything.
The Reality of Having No Money
I saw the problem clearly. But there was no first place to start. No property. No team. I told myself "someone needs to do something" — while believing that someone couldn't be me.
Taking Action Anyway
I kept posting on social media. Eventually, a property owner reached out. I discovered the idea that you don't have to fix everything. I realized you can start small.