Deborah and Jason Brawn bought an akiya in rural Japan.
NekoAshi Japan.
- Deborah and Jason Brawn bought an abandoned house in rural Japan for about $23,000 in 2023.
- The Australian couple plan to restore the property in the coming years as they transition into retirement.
- They say that integrating into the local community is a crucial part of being a homeowner in Japan.
Deborah and Jason Brawn's shared dream was to buy a house in Japan.
The couple — from Brisbane...