A century ago, Japan's countryside was full of grain and nature deities

From sacred rituals to daily life, explore rural Japan a century ago through National Geographic’s vivid photos.
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Buying land in Japan’s countryside: My story

What’s it really like to buy land in Japan’s rural areas? Join me as I share my journey to owning a plot in Nikko, Japan. From managing real estate surprises to envisioning a countryside lifestyle, ...
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Japan’s Best Countryside Hotels That Easily Slide Into Any Itinerary

Have you had the feeling recently that everyone you know has been (or is about to go) to Japan? You’re not wrong. Last December there was an almost 30% increase in international visitors from the ...
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She fell in love with traditional Japanese homes during a high school trip. At 24, she bought one in the countryside.

She left France and moved to Japan alone to restore the property and start her own real-estate consultancy. "It's been three years now, but it still feels like a dream," Aguirre said. Coline Aguirre ...
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“Foxes, Raccoons and Tipsy Fishermans – A Glimpse into a Tradition in the Japanese Countryside” by Emilio Espejel

"Every year, families across Japan return to their hometowns to honor their ancestors during the Obon festival, one of the country’s most significant and cherished traditions. This festival, which has ...
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She fell in love with traditional Japanese homes during a high school trip. At 24, she bought one in the countryside.

Coline Aguirre bought a traditional house in the Japanese countryside when she was 24. She left France and moved to Japan alone to restore the property and start her own real-estate consultancy. "It's ...