Episode 207

Taking a break from London led to a new life in rural Japan - Emily Smith

Originally from London, UK- Emily Smith has been living in rural Nara with her partner and enjoying the slow life, building a lovely homebase with collaborations in the community while she documents the 72 microseasons and goes foraging in the forest with her 2 rescue dogs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji_1hilqG9Y

LINKS

https://www.instagram.com/down2forage/ https://www.youtube.com/@down2forage NHK feature of Emily and her partner Felix in 2025 - WHERE WE CALL HOME https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2087146/

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Hi I'm Joy (JJ) originally from Hawaii & long-time Hiroshima-jin (jin=person). My work and content is focused on sustainability & how we can make better choices to balance the needs of people, planet and profits in our lives, work and travel. Join me as I talk with wonderful people and visit interesting places in Japan.
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