I work remotely from "rural" Japan. I am surrounded by rice fields and mountains, but also only a 10 minute drive or 20 minute bike/bus ride to the city center where there is shopping and night life. From there it's a couple hours to Tokyo by bullet train, which I visit a handful of times a year.
There are old or abandoned houses nearby that can be had for very little money.
I love being in the mountains. I get outdoors for cycling, hiking, running, or skiing almost every day.
The language barrier is a bit scary, but fortunately I knew enough to get by on day-to-day tasks. Google translate is also a godsend.
There are old or abandoned houses nearby that can be had for very little money.
I love being in the mountains. I get outdoors for cycling, hiking, running, or skiing almost every day.
The language barrier is a bit scary, but fortunately I knew enough to get by on day-to-day tasks. Google translate is also a godsend.