Reviving an Abandoned Japanese Cottage: Our Journey

🏠Mika and Jesse moved into an abandoned house in the Japanese countryside and are renovating it to make it their home.

🌿The house had been left empty for seven years and required extensive cleaning and renovations.

🚪The house was a thriving ecosystem, with various creatures coexisting, including frogs, insects, and cats.

❄️The couple faced challenges living in the house during winter, but found comfort in hot food and a wood stove.

🌟Mika and Jesse have been living in the abandoned house for a year and are still continuing their renovation journey.

How did Mika and Jesse find the abandoned house?

—A local friend found the available empty home for them to live in.

How long had the house been empty?

—The house had been vacant for seven years before Mika and Jesse moved in.

What challenges did Mika and Jesse face during winter?

—Living in an abandoned house during winter was uncomfortable, but they found comfort in hot food, wood-fired baths, and a wood stove.

Did Mika and Jesse encounter any wildlife in the house?

—Yes, the house was a thriving ecosystem with various creatures, including frogs, insects, and cats.

How long have Mika and Jesse been living in the abandoned house?

—They have been living in the house for a year and are still working on renovating and transforming it.

00:03Mika and Jesse moved into an abandoned house in the Japanese countryside.

01:46The house had been left empty for seven years and required extensive cleaning and renovations.

05:09Mika and Jesse encountered various wildlife in the house, including frogs, insects, and cats.

03:10Living in the house during winter was challenging, but they found ways to stay warm and comfortable.

08:35Mika and Jesse have been living in the abandoned house for a year and are still continuing their renovation journey.