Abstract
In recent years, empty houses trend to be increased due to the declining population, the deterioration of existing houses,
the changes in social demands, and so on.
Especially, empty houses with poor management have a bad influence on the surrounding area, and the Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and tourism is implementing various countermeasures.
Specifically, the support is provided for the measures against removal or utilization of empty houses, and the modeling
efforts such as developing human resources and consultation system implemented by local government and private sector.
