"Share village" project holds meeting of participants

"Share village" project holds meeting of participants

Participants of a "share village" project from around Japan attend a "villagers' meeting" at an old folk house, designated as a "village," in Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture, Japan, in June 2015. People who pay an annual fee of 3,000 yen, called "tax," can become "villagers" and enjoy country life by staying at the house. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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