1. View from the Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Fukuyama, on our way to Omishima!

    View from the Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Fukuyama, on our way to Omishima!

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  2. Sakura cherry blossoms on Hakatajima, overlooking Omishima Bridge, on the Shimanami Kaido, in Japan

    Sakura cherry blossoms on Hakatajima, overlooking Omishima Bridge, on the Shimanami Kaido, in Japan

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  3. Daily walk view, on our way to renovate our akiya (abandoned house). #abandoned #akiya #japan #rain

    Daily walk view, on our way to renovate our akiya (abandoned house). #abandoned #akiya #japan #rain

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  4. Renovating our "akiya" abandoned house on Ōmishima, in rural Imabari, Ehime, Japan #akiya #japan

    Renovating our "akiya" abandoned house on Ōmishima, in rural Imabari, Ehime, Japan #akiya #japan

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  5. View from the Shinkansen bullet train, riding from Fukuyama, Hiroshima to Hakata, Fukuoka, in Japan

    View from the Shinkansen bullet train, riding from Fukuyama, Hiroshima to Hakata, Fukuoka, in Japan

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  6. Flashback: Our flock of friendly chickens learn to run past tempting garden, to their "pasture"

    Flashback: Our flock of friendly chickens learn to run past tempting garden, to their "pasture"

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  7. Flashback: Our garden was destroyed after Hurricane Ida, so we let our flock of chickens have fun!

    Flashback: Our garden was destroyed after Hurricane Ida, so we let our flock of chickens have fun!

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  8. This "akiya" was abandoned for 10 years. We bought it for $7500 usd, and hope to give it life back!

    This "akiya" was abandoned for 10 years. We bought it for $7500 usd, and hope to give it life back!

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  9. Making Progress: Restoring an "akiya" abandoned home on a small island in rural Japan

    Making Progress: Restoring an "akiya" abandoned home on a small island in rural Japan

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  10. Crossing one of the suspension bridges on the Shimanani Kaido, over the Seto Sea

    Crossing one of the suspension bridges on the Shimanani Kaido, over the Seto Sea

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  11. Riding the cable car to Senkoji Temple's observation deck in Onomichi, Hiroshima

    Riding the cable car to Senkoji Temple's observation deck in Onomichi, Hiroshima

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  12. Restoring an "akiya" abandoned home on a small island in rural Japan. Starting with the garage.

    Restoring an "akiya" abandoned home on a small island in rural Japan. Starting with the garage.

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  13. Making Progress. Restoring an "akiya" abandoned home on a small island in rural Japan.

    Making Progress. Restoring an "akiya" abandoned home on a small island in rural Japan.

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  14. Abandoned street leading to a Torii Gate in the forest, on Omishima, in Imabari, Ehime, Japan

    Abandoned street leading to a Torii Gate in the forest, on Omishima, in Imabari, Ehime, Japan

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