Iijima · Nagano01HOME · RENOVATION · DAILY LIFE
A vacant home becomes a home again
A resident talks about finding an older home, adapting it over time, and the everyday realities of rural life.
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SOURCE: IIJIMA TOWN’S RELOCATION JOURNAL
One place.
Many ways to begin.
These are summaries of real interviews from Iijima’s town relocation site. They describe individual experiences, not guaranteed outcomes.
Iijima · Nagano01Iijima · Nagano02HOME · COMMUNITY · SETTLING IN
Finding a home at a pace that feels right
A town interview reflects on exploring homes, asking local questions, and learning how a house fits its surroundings.
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