There are no bears here." Guy — now a content creator who makes videos about off-the-beaten-path destinations in Japan — lives in the house with his partner, who's Japanese. The house was ...

On the coast of Japan, southwest of Tokyo, it’s possible to buy a little house with a view of the ocean for $37,000. In Kyoto, you can buy a house in walking distance from historic temples for ...

Why are there so many cheap, empty houses in Japan? Many of theses houses have been left for different reasons, though the catalyst is often the death of the original owner. Sometimes an heir ...

Deborah and Jason Brawn bought an abandoned house in rural Japan for about $23,000 in 2023. The Australian couple plan to restore the property in the coming years as they transition into retirement.