The second half of unified local elections kicked off on April 16, and the races for nearly 30 percent of mayoral posts and around 5 percent of city assemblies have already been decided.
The image is romantic and the possibilities boundless, but there are challenges. In an interview, two entrepreneurs specializing in these empty houses share insights on finding a spot in Japan's countryside.
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