Just Japan Podcast -219: Renovating Old Homes in Japan - Benton Homestead

In this episode, Kevin chats with Evan and Dani Benton who have renovated two Akiya (empty homes) on the island of Omishima in Ehime Prefecture in Japan. They have a wonderful website and YouTube channel called “Benton Homestead” that documents their journey. They have renovated these two buildings, turning one into a guesthouse and the other, their home. They are also diving into the world of natural agriculture and bee keeping. They discuss the process of buying and renovating these old homes as well as how they were able to get visas to stay in Japan to complete this project. Benton Homestead: https://bentonhomestead.com/ Follow their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bentonhomestead       Follow the Just Japan Podcast and Kevin: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justjapanstuff X: https://twitter.com/MadForMaple Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlandkev https://www.instagram.com/japannightscenes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@busankevin   My new Instagram about my health journey…from bad to good! https://www.instagram.com/turnaround_strength

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Each week, host Kevin O'Shea interviews people about some of the most fascinating aspects of life in Japan. Topics such as culture, music, history, as well as living and working in Japan are covered. If you're interested in traveling or working in Japan or love anime, manga and want to know more about how cool Japan can be, than the Just Japan Podcast is for you.