I Moved To An Abandoned House Near Mount Fuji, Japan To Start A Business | Pause With Purpose

Edwin and his wife have always discussed living abroad. As he enters his mid-forties, the entrepreneur is ready to make that dream come true. After his first visit to Japan, he purchases an akiya, an abandoned home in the countryside. For a year, the DIY enthusiast renovates the property alone in...

46 min - Home, Garden & Craft - CNA Insider

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