4 Americans moved to New Zealand for safety, scenic hikes, and the small-town feel. "I just felt this calm, like, 'I'm home,'" one said.

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The Daniels family (right) moved to Auckland, New Zealand (left), in 2022.

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I moved to an abandoned house in Japan's countryside. I learned that homeownership in Japan is not the same ticket towards long-term stability as it is in the US.

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A woman sitting in her backyard in Japan.
Bethany "Bitsii" Nakamura moved from the US to Japan in 2021.

Bethany Nakamura

Americans are moving to Japan for its safety and affordability

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A family of four posing for a photo in Japan.
Veronica Hanson and her family moved to Japan in 2022.

Veronica Hanson

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