1、You can do it!Im Matt,the founder of Akiyaz,which aims torevitalize Japans vacant properties throughbrokerage services,luxury events,and digitalinnovation.Im also MKUltraman,a mind-bendingbusiness consultancy;I do music tourism in Japansunderground via Kaala Music;curate rare vinyl withJP Vinyl;and
2、am a riffslayer as guitarist forWorship Pain.I bring a multidisciplinary,dareIsaygonzo approach to business development,and amheavily focused on blue ocean opportunity.HEYOLETS TALK ABOUT ME FOR A MINUTEAkiyaz株式会社AkiyaTotal Houses010002000300040005000600070001978198319881993199820032008201320182023T
3、ens of ThousandsAkiya%IncreaseTotal%Increase1983198819931998200320082013201820230-505101520SOME NUMBERSAkiyaz株式会社Between 1978 and 2023,Japans total housing stockincreased by approximately 85%,while the number ofvacant homes surged by nearly 293%,highlighting asignificant rise in housing vacancies ov
4、er the period.Since 1998,the percentage increase in vacant homes hasconsistently outpaced the overall percentage growth oftotal housing units,indicating a growing imbalance in thehousing market.64.5%IwateAs of 2018,43 out of 47 prefectures have internetpenetration rates below 80%,highlighting a sign
5、ificant digitaldivide that impacts local business operations and economicgrowth.In todays digital economy,robust internetconnectivity is essential for efficient communication,accessto global markets,and the adoption of e-commerceplatforms.Limited digital infrastructure in these regionshampers busine
6、ss productivity and restricts opportunities forexpansion,underscoring the need for targeted investmentsto bridge this connectivity gap.85.1%TokyoNETWORKCONNECTIVITYNATIONAL AVERAGE76%Akiyaz株式会社010203Focuses on developing Digital Public Infrastructure,especially in rural areas.Establishes hubs in eac