DIY Enthusiast & the man behind "Anton in Japan" YouTube Channel, Anton Wörmann joins the Krewe to talk about akiya, Japan's abandoned home phenomenon, and how he’s transforming them into stunning spaces. We dig into what it’s like to buy, clear out, &renovate an akiya and how Anton’s journey from fashion to DIY restoration is reshaping what “home” means in Japan.
DIY Enthusiast & the man behind "Anton in Japan" YouTube Channel, Anton Wörmann joins the Krewe to talk about akiya, Japan's abandoned home phenomenon, and how he’s transforming them into stunning spaces. We dig into what it’s like to buy, clear out, & renovate an akiya and how Anton’s journey from fashion to DIY restoration is reshaping what “home” means in Japan.
------ About the Krewe ------
The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!
------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------
Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!
Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!
------ Past Home & Architecture Episodes ------
S5E15 - Change in Urban & Rural Japanese Communities ft. Azby Brown
S5E6 - Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown
S3E2 - Buying Real Estate in Japan ft. Ziv Nakajima-Magen
------ Links about Anton ------
Anton in Japan YouTube Channel
Anton in Japan Website & Resources
Anton's Live Master Class on Oct 12 @ 10am JST (Sign Up!)
Anton's Akiya Master Class Program
------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------