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Anton Wörmann, known as “Anton in Japan,” is a Swedish content creator, entrepreneur, and real estate advisor with a renowned reputation for revitalising Japan’s abandoned homes, or akiya. Since moving to Tokyo in 2018, Anton has transformed forgotten properties into beautiful, functional spaces, pioneering the “Japandi” style—a harmonious blend of Scandinavian simplicity and Japanese elegance.

Under his brand Japandi Houses, Anton runs a boutique hotel line that showcases thoughtfully restored akiya in Tokyo, offering visitors an immersive experience of Japan’s unique design heritage. Anton has amassed over 2 million followers on his social media channels, where his YouTube channel, Anton in Japan, inspires and educates a global audience through renovation tutorials, real estate insights, and cultural explorations. His influence has earned him extensive media coverage in outlets like CNBC, BBC, Daily Mail, and Japan Times, as well as collaborations with leading companies.

Anton’s bestselling book, Free Houses in Japan, dives into Japan’s akiya market, which includes nearly 10 million vacant homes—an issue he sees as an opportunity to reshape Japan’s property landscape. Through his advisory services, Anton guides Japanese homeowners on appealing to foreign guests, offers exclusive masterclasses on buying and renovating akiya, and has recently launched a community platform for DIY renovators committed to sustainable rural revitalisation.

With a vision to redefine Japan’s property market, Anton Wormann is leading a movement that’s transforming how the world sees Japanese real estate.