Earthen Wall Workshop in Yugawara: Bamboo, Clay, and Real Craft
Join Akiyaz in Yugawara on May 23, 2026 for a hands-on earthen wall workshop covering bamboo lattice techniques for Japanese mud walls.
Read →Norikura Onsen Ryokan: Japan Is Already Built
The Norikura Kogen ryokan shows why Akiyaz is not about cheap houses. It is about reading existing Japan, finding hidden value, and doing the work.
Read →Japanese Jesus: Powerful Folklore and The Shingo Legend
I am building Japanese Jesus to hack the Shingo Legend. This is not religion. It is Folklore weaponized to save Aomori from fading away.
Read →Visceral Experience: Cool Winter Nights December 21st
Celebrate the season with true immersion. Visceral experience at Winter Nights on December 21st to fuel new development for leaders.
Read →The Aizu Strategy: 5-Steps to Awesome Cultural Assets
Japan's rural tourism model is broken. Municipalities are failing, letting the core cultural assets rot. An Aizu Strategy can unlock true development.
Read →Powerful Lessons on Japan Entrepreneurship & Akiya Success
Discover my unique story in Japan entrepreneurship on the Unpacking Japan podcast. From surviving a tsunami to spearheading rural revitalization Japan with akiya.
Read →August 30-31 Chigasaki Beach Event: Fire & Fermentation
Join the ultimate Chigasaki Beach Event for a wild food experience featuring fire-cooked game, craft beer, and unique fermented foods. Aug 30-31.
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