Sharing human stories of rural Japanese life to a curious global audience.

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I’m Maigo Mika, a Canadian creator in Japan’s countryside, making slow, observational YouTube videos about rural Japan. I also write guides on akiya & home, rural Japan travel, and living in rural Japan.

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Akiya & Home

Buying an abandoned house in Japan isn’t just “cheap.” It’s paperwork, repairs, and sometimes mystery heirs. Here’s what it’s really like.

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Living in Rural Japan

Beautiful, peaceful… and not always convenient. Here are the trade-offs, the joys, and the reality of building a life far from the city.

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Rural Japan Travel

Want to see Japan beyond Tokyo and Kyoto? These guides focus on quiet towns, local culture, and how to actually get around out here.

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Maigo Mika?

I’m a Canadian YouTuber living in rural Japan. I make slow, atmospheric videos — the kind that make you feel like you are stepping into the day-to-day life of the Japanese countryside. I focus on akiya, rural travel, and the locals who keep rural Japan alive.

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