I left a big paycheck in Tokyo to start over in rural Japan. I didn't just want a new job — I wanted a new life.

In Tokyo, Levi Pells, 32, was managing a small team and earning more than he ever imagined. He noticed his happiness depended on his quarterly performance.
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What lessons can be learned from Japan’s rural movement initiative, 15 years on?

Despite its rich history and beautiful landscapes, most settlements in rural Japan suffer from outmigration, aging, and depopulation. Known as chiiki okoshi kyouryoukutai, the LRC promises three years ...

Hiring Increased, but So Did the Unemployment Rate

There were a couple of noteworthy caveats. The unemployment rate increased to a four-year peak of 4.4 percent, suggesting ...
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A woman who gave up her stock-market job to open a rural CrossFit says the idea of a slow-paced life in the countryside is a myth

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Slow life simulation game Japanese Rural Life Adventure coming to Switch, PC

G-MODE Corporation will release GAME START LLC-developed slow life simulation game Japanese Rural Life Adventure for Switch and PC via Steam, the company announced. A release date was not ...
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Starting a new life in rural Japan (IMAGE)

A chiiki okoshi kyouryoukutai member showing the small organic farm in front of the house she is renovating after moving to the countryside. News organizations may use or redistribute this image, with ...
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An American couple left their rent-free life in Mexico and moved to a $7,500 abandoned home in Japan: 'We feel overwhelmingly welcome'

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