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Let me whisk you away into a land reminiscent of Totoro, filled with the gentle rhythms of seasons, encounters with the locals, and other quiet wonders of living in the Japanese countryside.
I’m a Canadian YouTuber living in the Japanese countryside. With my husband, Jesse, and our dog, Pancake, I share daily life in an akiya house, one of the many abandoned homes in Japan.
Step inside our little countryside life as we explore house renovations, local food, festivals, and the stories that make this place home – together.
Read up on our updates on gardening, neighborhood happenings, and other daily glimpses of life in the Japanese countryside.
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Answering questions about akiya, work, and other resources you may find helpful.
Our move into a Japanese akiya went viral, garnering over 3 million views, which launched my YouTube channel, where I now share my daily life in the countryside.
Some of my favourite offbeat travel and bucket list destinations, in and around the Japanese countryside.