ABOUT

We, Tsuzuru, are exploring various initiatives in Kikugawa, nestled in the heart of Kanazawa city. Surrounded by people, residences, and nature, we are utilizing empty houses, often overlooked in the real estate market, as our platform for creativity.

In the feudal era, Kikugawa boasted many samurai residences, leaving behind narrow alleys and tightly packed wooden houses. Recently, as residents have aged, empty houses have become more noticeable. However, for us, Kikugawa is full of charm and potential. From the seasonal beauty of the Saigawa riverbed to the serene flow of ‘kuratsuki’ waterways between the houses, and the natural conversations that unfold among residents, there's so much to appreciate. We see these empty houses as valuable "local resources" and aim to revitalize the area through innovative ideas. Our goal is to enhance Kikugawa's value and foster a small but sustainable community.

Before modernization, there was a system in which locals shared the use of communal forests and grassy fields called ‘iriaichi’, where they obtained firewood and charcoal, fertilizer, and thatch for roofing. We're bringing this concept into the modern era by transforming scattered empty houses and lots across Kikugawa into shared facilities for local residents and members. These include a shared kitchen, a co-working space, a library, an artist studio, a gallery, a mini garden, and shared parking. Our goal is to decrease the number of neglected empty houses and foster a vibrant local community where people can connect across generations and fields, supporting each other while sharing the tangible and intangible products generated from this process.

「綴る」では、金沢市の助成のもと、空き家や空き家の跡地を地域コミュニティの活性化に生かす『金沢市地域連携空き家等活用事業』に取り組んでいます。
所有者様から空き家を5年間使用貸借し、利活用に必要な工事費や期間中の管理全般を「綴る」が請け負い、地域の交流の場として活用します。空き家の所有者様には保全・維持管理等の負担なく、地域に貢献していただけます。活用内容や条件等は所有者様とご相談のうえ、所有者様・「綴る」・金沢市の三者で協定を締結します。5年間の使用貸借期間経過後の延長契約、契約切り替えも可能です。
金沢市菊川周辺で空き家をお持ちの方はお気軽にご相談ください。

With the support of Kanazawa City, Tsuzuru is part of the "Kanazawa City Community Collaboration Project for Utilization of Empty Houses." This initiative aims to revitalize the local community by repurposing empty houses and sites. Under this project, the owner leases the empty house for a five-year period. Tsuzuru takes care of the construction costs and general management required for utilizing the house as a hub for community activities. Owners won't bear the burden of maintenance and preservation, allowing them to contribute to the community without worry. After consulting with the owner, Tsuzuru and Kanazawa City will finalize an agreement on usage terms and conditions. Extensions or contract changes are possible after the initial five-year period. If you own a empty house in the Kikugawa area of Kanazawa City, please feel free to reach out to us for more information.