Can you live in this small Japanese town?

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The original video about Kofu https://youtu.be/IiU3Nk16BLQ

Once again we visit Kofu, Tottori, to see if the town really wants to see an increase in foreign visitors/residents, and if so, how it might all work out.

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0:00 why this video
4:03 intro to Kofu
5:06 does Kofu really want foreigners?
9:58 getting to Kofu
12:34 accommodations
14:31 places to eat / things to do
16:41 problem finding info
20:55 dual-region residence promotion law
22:57 former Everland ski resort
26:27 former Matano school
28:57 traveling around Kofu
32:13 internet and Nanairo Salon
34:30 medical services
35:25 volunteer work
43:51 translation services
44:35 regional revitalization cooperation team
45:44 housing
48:56 relocation NPO kofu no tayori
53:06 community
58:57 visa / residency
1:01:53 recent immigrants
1:06:59 new development
1:09:13 the end

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