What role will Katitas play in Okayama City?

Katitas will promote vacant house solutions through consultations, public awareness, and collaboration with local authorities.

What is a 'Vacant House Management Support Corporation'?

A corporation designated under the Vacant House Countermeasures Act to support proper management and utilization of vacant homes.

Why was Katitas selected by Okayama City?

Its proven track record in home renovation and sustainable housing model was recognized as beneficial for community revitalization.

What benefits does this bring to local residents?

Reduction of abandoned homes improves safety and scenery, while owners gain support in asset management.

What are Katitas' main business activities?

Purchasing, renovating, and reselling used homes to create sustainable housing circulation.

Katitas, Japan's #1 Used Home Buyback and Resale Company, Designated as 'Vacant House Management and Utilization Support Corporation' by Okayama City

Published Jun 18, 2026 11:37 PM ・ Updated Jun 19, 2026 6:50 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Katitas, the leading company in used home buyback and resale, has been designated as a 'Vacant House Management and Utilization Support Corporation' by Okayama City. The company will contribute to solving local vacant house issues through consultation services and public awareness initiatives.

Katitas Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Kenji Arai, Head Office:桐生 City, Gunma Prefecture, Securities Code: 8919; hereinafter 'Katitas'), which operates a used home purchase and renovation business, announces that it has been designated by Okayama City as a 'Vacant House Management and Utilization Support Corporation' (Okayama Construction Designation No. 288) effective June 8, Reiwa 8. This designation is based on Article 23, Paragraph 1 of the Special Measures Law for Promoting Countermeasures Against Vacant Houses (Act No. 127 of 2014) and marks the first such designation for the company.

Okayama City Official Website (List of Vacant House Management and Utilization Support Corporations): https://www.city.okayama.jp/kurashi/0000054636.html

Background of the Designation

The number of vacant houses is increasing annually across Japan, and Okayama City is no exception. Vacant houses left unmanaged not only degrade the local landscape and compromise safety and security but also impose significant maintenance burdens on their owners.

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Main Activities as a Designated Corporation

Based on this designation, Katitas will undertake the following activities:

Consultation services regarding vacant houses

Public awareness and education on the management and utilization of vacant houses

Collaboration with local government and communities to prevent the emergence of new vacant houses

To date, Katitas has focused its business on connecting 'vacant houses to someone else’s future lifestyle' through the renovation and circulation of used homes. With this designation, we will take on an even greater responsibility in addressing vacant house issues in Okayama City.

Company Overview

Company Name: Katitas Co., Ltd.

Headquarters:

【Head Office】4-2 Mihamamachi,桐生 City, Gunma 376-0025

【Tokyo Head Office】PMO Hatchobori Shinkawa 9F, 2-9-11 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0033

Representative: President and CEO Kenji Arai

Capital: ¥3,778,871,000 (as of March 31, 2024)

Listed Market: Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Securities Code 8919)

URL: https://katitas.jp/

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Katitas, Japan's #1 Used Home Buyback and Resale Company, Designated as 'Vacant House Management and Utilization Support Corporation' by Okayama City

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