I Moved To An Abandoned House Near Mount Fuji, Japan To Start A Business | Pause With Purpose

Edwin and his wife have always discussed living abroad. As he enters his mid-forties, the entrepreneur is ready to make that dream come true. After his first visit to Japan, he purchases an akiya, an abandoned home in the countryside. For a year, the DIY enthusiast renovates the property alone in hopes of starting a new business, and a new life, in a town by Mount Fuji.

00:00 Leaving Singapore to rebuild an old Japanese house
03:34 What it takes to clear out an 'akiya'
05:53 Catching up with fellow campers
07:57 His supportive wife
09:17 Inside Edwin's Japan home
12:36 Starting a new business venture in Japan
15:49 Buying cars for car camping
18:04 From business partners to friends
19:41 Importance of good neighbours
23:51 Marketing is a challenge
25:22 Living a quiet life alone
30:50 Meeting rural Japan's wildlife
36:25 Eight months later
41:30 How is the business doing?
44:05 Taking on new life challenges

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About the show:
Singaporeans facing crossroads in their personal and professional lives embark on potentially life-changing experiences abroad to search for inspiration and answers.
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