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Man in Japan's least-populous town turns to crowdfunding to share local mountain life

HAYAKAWA, Yamanashi -- A crowdfunding campaign has started in this east Japan town known for the smallest population in Japan to establish a facility

  • Crowdfunding campaign launched in Hayakawa, Japan's least-populous town.
  • Daisuke Kurauchi, 52, leads initiative to build community hut for mountain life.
  • Goal of ¥10 million ($62,700) aims to preserve traditional rural landscapes.

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