Experiences
Join our community now to participate in workshops and learn about rural life while supporting the work of its people
The skilled carpenters, farmers, chefs, artisans, and instructors whom we partner with serve as your local guides into authentic rural life and Japanese culture.
What's On Now
at Akiya Company Kobe
The Akiya Company is proud to partner with local artisans to offer you authentic experiences
Traditional Japanese joinery workshop without the use of nails
Your Guide: Master Carpenter Toshi Kawabata ¥2,000 ($15)
Handmade miso class from Kobe farm to table
Your Guide: Chef Keitaro Ueda ¥2,000 ($15)
Machine-free rice seeding workshop in local paddy field
Your Guide: Hyogo Farmer Mizuki Ueno ¥2,000 ($15)
Shodo calligraphy technique class and workshop
Your Guide: Shrine Maiden Akiko Kondo ¥3,000 ($23)
Free Restoration Sessions
You can contribute to our ongoing mission of restoring Japan's beautiful rural townhouses and natural landscapes. At our location, we run nearby restoration projects as well as partner with locals who are also rebuilding vacant homes, which always require the help of volunteers.
Restoration sessions are full-day activities that typically fall on weekends, and we provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all of our volunteers. Sign-ups are open to all — Akiya Company guests and local residents alike!
Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
Seeding and cleaning Japanese garden in new Akiya Company destination
Ongoing since: May 2022
Social Impact
The Akiya Company's mission is to build a future where modernity and tradition thrive together.
We source our building materials, furniture, linens, food, and many other goods from local businesses and rural artisans. In addition to sourcing from a sustainable supply chain, our state-of-the-art infrastructure allows local and urban workers, international people, and digital workers to connect their digital lifestyles to authentic experiences.
The Akiya Company offers a space for all to thrive together and contribute to the culture and beauty of the Japanese countryside.
Our aim is to:
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Provide visitors with opportunities to experience rural life in Japan
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Empower local artisans to share their everyday life through cultural exchange
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Educate about local artisan techniques and practical skills
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Present sustainable methods as viable alternatives for an ethical economy
ESG Reports
2022 Akiya Company Environmental, Social, and Governance Report