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Old homes, new tricks: How Japan’s historic buildings are reviving rural areas

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Video. Japan’s historic buildings are reviving rural areas – here’s how

Updated: 22/12/2023 - 9:01 GMT+1

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Could the key to reviving Japan’s rural area lie in ancient building traditions? Euronews explores Miyama and Ōzu to find out how historic homes can help fuel sustainable tourism.

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