{"id":107110,"date":"2025-09-16T08:32:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T23:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/?p=107110"},"modified":"2025-09-16T08:35:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T23:35:45","slug":"one-japan-47-neighborhoods-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/en\/one-japan-47-neighborhoods-14\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple. Comfortable.&lt;br>\u201cSumika Log\u201d offers quiet insights into the good life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zys05hiXLiU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/002-250809-_R5B4092.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/002-250809-_R5B4092.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/002-250809-_R5B4092-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/002-250809-_R5B4092-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/002-250809-_R5B4092-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/022-250809-DJI_0178.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/022-250809-DJI_0178.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/022-250809-DJI_0178-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/022-250809-DJI_0178-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/022-250809-DJI_0178-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Iwakuni is the leading city of eastern Yamaguchi. It is famed for the Kintai Bridge, one of Japan\u2019s three great bridges, and for the clear flow of the Nishiki River. A destination rich in history and scenery, it draws visitors from across the country. Here we met the K\u014dno family in their BESS home. This feature introduces the Sumika Log, a distinctive log house that immediately caught our interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joining PAPERSKY editor in chief Lucas was Chisato Shiraishi, who works on community renewal in Nagato Yumoto Onsen, a hot spring town with six centuries of history. A lively conversation ensued about life in the Sumika Log and the unique charm of making it home.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>Guest\uff0fLucas B.B.\uff08PAPERSKY Editor\uff09<br>Guest\uff0fChisato Shiraishi \u2014 Area staff, Nagato Yumoto Onsen Town Co., resident of Nagato City, Yamaguchi<\/strong><br><strong>Hosts\uff0fHiroyuki and Yayoi K\u014dno \u2014 BESS homeowners, residents of Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/031-250809-_R5A1012-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/031-250809-_R5A1012-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/031-250809-_R5A1012-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/031-250809-_R5A1012-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/031-250809-_R5A1012.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>1. On the hunt for a home where hobbies take center stage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br>A 20-minute drive from JR Shin-Iwakuni Station, with a quick detour at the famed Kintai Bridge, brought us to the K\u014dno family\u2019s home. Nestled seamlessly into the surrounding landscape, the house is immediately striking\u2014and a small outbuilding hints at something extra. What kind of niche have they carved out here? Eager to find out, we stepped inside to hear their story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucas B.B. (hereafter, Lucas):\u3000\u201cThis house really fits into the surrounding landscape, doesn\u2019t it? It\u2019s our first time visiting a Sumika Log, and it feels simple, calm, and really inviting. What made you decide you wanted your own home?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiroyuki K\u014dno (hereafter, Hiroyuki):\u3000\u201cAt first, we thought renting would be fine after we got married. But since my hobby is leathercraft, I realized that to pursue it properly, I really needed a house of our own.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/058-250809-_R5B4278-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/058-250809-_R5B4278-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/058-250809-_R5B4278-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/058-250809-_R5B4278-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/058-250809-_R5B4278-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/058-250809-_R5B4278.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucas:\u3000\u201cI noticed there\u2019s a separate outbuilding on the property. Is that where you do your leathercraft?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiroyuki:\u3000\u201cYes, I make wallets, bags, and other items by hand as a hobby. These days, I even sell them under my own brand, Atelier Lust.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/158-250809-_R5B4440.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/158-250809-_R5B4440.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/158-250809-_R5B4440-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/158-250809-_R5B4440-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/158-250809-_R5B4440-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/162-250809-_R5B4450-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/162-250809-_R5B4450-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/162-250809-_R5B4450-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/162-250809-_R5B4450-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/162-250809-_R5B4450-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucas:\u3000\u201cI noticed there\u2019s a separate outbuilding on the property. Is that where you do your leathercraft?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucas:\u3000\u201cIt\u2019s impressive how far you\u2019ve taken this hobby, even with a day job.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiroyuki:\u3000\u201cI first got hooked on polishing leather shoes, and then my interest shifted to repairing them. That led me straight into leathercraft, and eventually I discovered the joy of making wallets and bags by hand. With a day job in social welfare, I had always hoped to have a side business someday. When I found leathercraft, I could just tell that it was a perfect fit for me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shiraishi:\u3000\u201cIt\u2019s like you\u2019ve actually brought your dream to life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/062-250809-_R5B4294.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/062-250809-_R5B4294.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/062-250809-_R5B4294-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/062-250809-_R5B4294-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/062-250809-_R5B4294-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucas:\u3000\u201cSo, what led you to choose a BESS home?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiroyuki:\u3000\u201cWhen the idea of owning a home first came up, it was my wife who introduced me to BESS.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yayoi K\u014dno (hereafter, Yayoi):\u3000\u201cSince there wasn\u2019t a LOGWAY showroom in Yamaguchi, we went to Hiroshima to check one out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiroyuki:\u3000\u201cUntil we visited LOGWAY, the idea of owning a house still felt vague. But once I saw it in person, my desire for a BESS home surged. The house itself was wonderful, of course, but what struck me most was the styling\u2014it gave a vivid sense of the kind of life we could build there. That presentation was the real clincher.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yayoi:\u3000\u201cBut when we first visited LOGWAY, the Sumika Log hadn\u2019t been released yet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiroyuki:\u3000\u201cExactly. After that, we looked at a few other homebuilders, but nothing really clicked. I kept coming back to BESS, and then, by chance, there was a BESS open house just 30 minutes away. My wife had her heart set on a single-story home, so we were still undecided when, luckily, the Sumika Log was released. The moment we saw it, we knew\u2014this was the one. The rest is history.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/044-250809-_R5B4249-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/044-250809-_R5B4249-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/044-250809-_R5B4249-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/044-250809-_R5B4249-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/044-250809-_R5B4249-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/044-250809-_R5B4249.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><br>2. The Sumika Log: Simple by Design, Comfortable by Nature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br>The Sumika Log blends single story living, a separate outbuilding, and log house elements. Its simple, easy to live layout includes a tucked away loft, and the place brims with the sense that owners can fashion an original way of life. Next the conversation turned to why the K\u014dnos chose the Sumika Log.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucas:\u3000\u201cHow did you find this land?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiroyuki:\u3000\u201cAfter we decided on the Sumika Log, someone at BESS helped us search for land. We had always wanted to live in the Iwakuni area, and they found a plot that perfectly suited the Sumika Log. Their personal touch was also a big reason we grew fond of BESS.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucas:\u3000\u201cIt\u2019s impressive that they even helped with the land search.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/052-250809-_R5B4258.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/052-250809-_R5B4258.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/052-250809-_R5B4258-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/052-250809-_R5B4258-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/052-250809-_R5B4258-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shiraishi:\u3000\u201cWhen you actually saw the Sumika Log, what stood out to you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiroyuki:\u3000\u201cWe loved the simple, charming exterior, but inside, nearly every space is open except the bathroom and toilet. It feels flowing and connected, perfect for watching our child grow while enjoying a lively, fun home life. We also realized we wouldn\u2019t need a lot of separate rooms as our child got older, so this house was just right for us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/145-250809-_R5A1350.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/145-250809-_R5A1350.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/145-250809-_R5A1350-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/145-250809-_R5A1350-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/145-250809-_R5A1350-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shiraishi:\u3000\u201cWhat struck me was how few things there were inside the house. I still live in the home I grew up in, a traditional old house filled with stuff. Seeing the K\u014dno family\u2019s tidy, uncluttered home, I could immediately tell it would be easy and comfortable to live in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yayoi:\u3000\u201cThe house I grew up in was crammed to the rafters, so I\u2019ve always been drawn to a lifestyle that\u2019s the opposite. A smaller home makes it easy to keep everything clean, and the simple, comfortable spaces naturally discourage clutter. My husband used to hoard shoes but since moving here, that collection is gone entirely, ha ha.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiroyuki:\u3000\u201cBy keeping fewer things around, I\u2019ve discovered just how comfortable a minimalist lifestyle can be.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/127-250809-_R5B4437.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/127-250809-_R5B4437.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/127-250809-_R5B4437-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/127-250809-_R5B4437-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/127-250809-_R5B4437-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucas:\u3000\u201cIn the U.S., single-story homes are common, but this feels different. The Sumika Log is simple, not overly large, and makes efficient use of space. Japanese homes usually give everyone their own room, which can feel isolating, but this creates the opposite\u2014a real sense of togetherness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shiraishi:\u3000\u201cWhen a house is large with many rooms, families end up spending more time apart.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucas:\u3000\u201cTiny houses have become a bit of a trend in both the U.S. and Japan. Living in a compact space naturally encourages a sparser lifestyle and brings a sense of clarity and calm, which is why they\u2019ve become so popular. The Sumika Log isn\u2019t as small as a tiny house, but it carries that same minimalist vibe and promises a home that feels clean and uncluttered, both visually and mentally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yayoi:\u3000\u201cI definitely feel that way. By keeping things to a minimum, the home always feels light and airy. I tend to get rid of anything unnecessary right away, so there really isn\u2019t much in the house.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/109-250809-_R5A1187.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/109-250809-_R5A1187.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/109-250809-_R5A1187-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/109-250809-_R5A1187-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/109-250809-_R5A1187-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/089-250809-_R5A1025-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/089-250809-_R5A1025-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/089-250809-_R5A1025-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/089-250809-_R5A1025-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/089-250809-_R5A1025.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucas:\u3000\u201cIt\u2019s not a straight-up single-story, so having that loft space must be really handy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yayoi:\u3000\u201cYes. We keep the toys up in the loft, and downstairs we just roll out mattresses at night, so the space feels nice and open. For me it is not only about avoiding clutter. I wanted a home where we can always feel close as a family. The Sumika Log turned out to be exactly that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucas:\u3000\u201cA lot of people living in BESS homes go for stylish open storage, but your place feels really refreshing. There\u2019s a lot to be said for the way a compact, simple house can bring a family closer together..\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/101-250809-_R5A1064-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/101-250809-_R5A1064-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/101-250809-_R5A1064-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/101-250809-_R5A1064-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/101-250809-_R5A1064.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. A Home That Makes You Want to Hurry Back<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br>Just then, it was time for a snack Shiraishi had brought along. She opened a box from Ohogetsu, a beloved Japanese confectioner in Yamaguchi. Inside were Ofuku, soft and chewy uiro sweets with a subtle sweetness. Between mouthfuls, the conversation turned to the charms of Iwakuni and the joy of life in this region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/070-250809-_R5A1087-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/070-250809-_R5A1087-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/070-250809-_R5A1087-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/070-250809-_R5A1087-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/070-250809-_R5A1087.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucas:\u3000\u201cWhat do you think makes Iwakuni special?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shiraishi: \u201cThe natural surroundings are beautiful, of course, but the people are part of the charm too. My impression is that many are modest and kind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiroyuki:\u3000&#8221;Exactly. And this spot is surprisingly convenient. It\u2019s about a 30-minute drive to central Iwakuni, and the nearby highway interchange makes it easy to get to places like Hiroshima.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucas:\u3000\u201cThis seems like the kind of place people would love to move to.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiroyuki:\u3000\u201cYes, I think many people are choosing to transplant themselves here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucas:\u3000\u201cTransplants really energize a region. They bring their excitement with them, and that energy spreads through the community. People living in a lively, spirited area carry that same sense of excitement in their everyday lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shiraishi:\u3000\u201cLately, old country houses have been drawing a lot of interest, and I think it\u2019s largely because of the wood. There\u2019s something deeply calming about living in a house built of timber. A log home like this is truly something to aspire to.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucas:\u3000\u201cI\u2019m a big fan of naps, and I keep thinking how perfect this house would be for a long, lazy one. Tell me, what are the moments that make you feel happiest in your day-to-day life here?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yayoi:\u3000\u201cFor me, it\u2019s the quiet rhythms of home \u2014 the unremarkable, everyday moments. But I especially cherish our evening walks after dinner with the kids. 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