Living Simply in an Old House In the Japanese Countryside

Rupert decided to embrace living simply in an old house in the Japanese countryside. Having left the city for good, he cherishes the quiet joys of living simply and peacefully. He did DIY renovation using recycled materials and traditional techniques. The old farmhouse - a kominka - was in a terrible state when Rupert and his wife bought the property five years ago. But the couple saw the potential of the traditional farmhouse located in a quiet Japanese village in Southern Japan and decided to fix up the house. Over the course of five years, they have beautifully renovated the house - which cost them unbelievably little.

As with the previous episodes on Rupert's life (on growing rice, food and tea naturally), the house is a great metaphor for a life philosophy that's all about finding happiness in simplicity, discovering abundance in the everyday, and embracing the past.

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[chocomojo]

I try not to b jealous. I m just happy for This dude. He found Peace and happiness.

[alwayslearning]

It's amazing and ironic to think of all the people who now see this way of life as a dream, yet it's the way people lived forever just a couple of generations ago.

[jonmustang]

"You have to have an open mind... for me, an open mind to losing everything." I love that perspective. Very liberating for the mind that can realize it!

[connormelton]

Congratulations to this guy for returning to real life....it's a sad reality for a lot of us

[Mary]

The Japanese live very simple but clean and not clutter….and it looks very peaceful no neighbor playing loud music…they are very respectful of others…👍👍👍

[citycottagekitty]

Really appreciate him for clearly stating the newspapers are propaganda. Not many people nowadays realize most of what their news sources report on or do articles or is propaganda

[tomgolz]

And here we are, in our offices. Watching Rupert on our high end MacBooks, running on cold electricity generated by massive power plants. I can hear in his voice the struggles he must have had in Singapore, the price to be alive which can be calculated. And still – has more peace and beauty in his heart than anyone I've met in these offices..

[shunter]

If the world had more people like this man it would a million times better. I know he’s all about being natural and probably wouldn’t want the bother of having a YouTube channel but if he did create one that’s all I’d watch lol

[idaidewakomangsudiawan]

He seems happier, healthier, more agile and better selfcontrol than the modern people

[gabrielkim]

Please make more videos about this man and his life, my heart warms everytime I see this

[chappiecharm]

I 'm live in cuntryside of Japan. Our traditional house call Kominka, which has several handlet years, made by natural items.
I make vegetable, and flowers fluts by myself. Liveing with natur that has a lot of happiness in my life.

[thelandofmint]

Only thing is I wish it was longer. Keep inspiring young man👏

[anaarquitectura]

There are so many people trying to show themselves as humble and charismatic... only as a fake façade... in opposite to them all there is this guy. I have just loved his real, close and humble way to express her life and values. Real charisma.

[pasqualguigano]

That storage chest was absolutely gorgeous

[tlb]

I just love this. I would have loved to do something like this but am getting on, living vicariously through young people like you.

[mickymixart]

You're living a peaceful life. As someone who grew up in the countryside and lived in the city for almost 16 years I would say I am missing the countryside . And I am planning to live there soon 😁 . The city suffocates me and I don't want it anymore.

[rickychinen]

There is a calm, peacefulness that surrounds this gentleman that every single living being should strive to achieve just imagine how beautiful life would be

[marywall]

His historical house reminds me of an elderly house in which he is the caretaker. A very sweet and elderly house.

[xue]

Great ending….what a beautiful and peaceful space.

[dsquareddo]

To see and hear him smiling is so wonderful