I Moved To An Abandoned House Near Mount Fuji, Japan To Start A Business | Pause With Purpose

Edwin and his wife have always discussed living abroad. As he enters his mid-forties, the entrepreneur is ready to make that dream come true. After his first visit to Japan, he purchases an akiya, an abandoned home in the countryside. For a year, the DIY enthusiast renovates the property alone in hopes of starting a new business, and a new life, in a town by Mount Fuji. 00:00 Leaving Singapore to rebuild an old Japanese house 03:34 What it takes to clear out an 'akiya' 05:53 Catching up with fellow campers 07:57 His supportive wife 09:17 Inside Edwin's Japan home 12:36 Starting a new business venture in Japan 15:49 Buying cars for car camping 18:04 From business partners to friends 19:41 Importance of good neighbours 23:51 Marketing is a challenge 25:22 Living a quiet life alone 30:50 Meeting rural Japan's wildlife 36:25 Eight months later 41:30 How is the business doing? 44:05 Taking on new life challenges ========= About the show: Singaporeans facing crossroads in their personal and professional lives embark on potentially life-changing experiences abroad to search for inspiration and answers. ========== #CNAInsider #PauseWithPurposeCNA #Japan #MountFuji #Edwin #Enterpreneur #CarCamping #Business #Singapore For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram:   / cnainsider   Facebook:   / cnainsider   Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider