Japan Offered Me a Free House… on an Island With 50 People and 100 Cats

I left Yokohama and traveled to a small island in Japan.

Fewer than 50 people live there.
Cats roam freely.

I was invited to see a house no one talks about.
One of Japan’s many akiya homes.

This video explores what life feels like on a remote island.
The pace.
The access.
And what comes with owning a home far from the cities.

A free house sounds simple.
But there’s more to the story.

This is a look at rural Japan beyond Tokyo and Osaka.
Quiet. Thoughtful. And full of questions.

If you’re curious about akiya houses, island life, or unique real estate in Japan,
you might enjoy this one.