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Oshima and Jacques the Baker- Niihama, Ehime Prefecture

TRAVEL 30 mins Episode(s): 1 none: None Japanese
[Beauty of Japan Season 2]

Oshima is a small island on the Seto Inland Sea with a population of just 250 people. Swiss native, Jacques moved to the peaceful island with his wife Etsuko. He runs a small bakery and a farm on this remote island, enjoying a peaceful and productive life surrounded by nature. In this episode, we take a look at the charms of living on Oshima Island, and why Jacques and his wife decided to settle down there!

Part of "Beauty of Japan- Season 2"!

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