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A Father and Son Inherit a 200-Year-Old Traditional House and Start a Side Business on Airbnb. the Renovation Is a Major Undertaking that Will Take About Three Years.

Machiko Imai inherited a 200-year-old traditional Japanese house after her father passed away in 2020. Together with her son, Matsukane, she converted the house into a guesthouse, which is now available through Airbnb for between $350 (about 52,500 yen) per person per night.
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Machiko Imai inherited a 200-year-old traditional Japanese house after her father passed away in 2020. Together with her son, Matsukane, she converted the house into a guesthouse, which is now available through Airbnb for between $350 (about 52,500 yen) per person per night.

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