About
Anton Wormann, a Stockholm native living in Tokyo, is the creator of the 'Anton in Japan' channel, where he shares his DIY projects and house renovations. A former fashion model, he's been renovating old Japanese homes since 2019, blending Japanese and Scandinavian designs. His work, which attracts over 30 million monthly views, gained further recognition with the release of his 2023 guide, 'Free Houses in Japan,' on acquiring and renovating homes in Japan.
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300 Million views and counting
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Anton in Japan – Connecting Japan with the world.
A total of over 2 Million followers on 4 social media platforms.
Anton Wormann’s best selling book
Free Houses in Japan
"Free Houses in Japan," released in November 2023, dives into Japan’s unique real estate market, where over ten million homes sit abandoned—some even offered for free. Anton and his friends share firsthand insights, revealing both the challenges and opportunities of these neglected properties. This first-of-its-kind English guide demystifies the world of Japanese real estate, providing essential knowledge for investors and curious explorers alike to tap into the potential of akiyas—Japan’s abandoned homes.
Anton’s most recent Renovation project
Sangenjaya House in Tokyo
Tokyo Renovation Diaries Series
In this series Anton documents the whole renovating process from finding the house to finishhing the build.
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