THE ACTUAL CONDITION OF “HOUSING PRACTICES” IN VACANT HOUSES IN HILLY AND MOUNTAINS AREAS:

Through long-term tracking of vacant houses in hilly and mountainous areas, we clarified the existence, actual conditions, and owners’ intentions regarding long-term high-quality vacant houses. In this study, we focused on vacant houses that have maintained good condition for over 10 years despite aging and deterioration, and we identified their trends and characteristics. Additionally, from the results of a questionnaire survey, we found that about 20% of vacant house owners consider their vacant houses to be their “original home” and regard them as very important buildings.