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Meet the Man Who Lives Alone in His Once Abandoned Village, Preserving Tradition

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Meet the Man Who Lives Alone in His Once Abandoned Village, Preserving Tradition
Noburu Nimaida poses with his village of Ozuchi in the background. Courtesy of Noburu Nimaida
Tyler Wilson
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Noburu Nimaida fondly recalls the 13 feet of snow that blanketed the small Japanese village of Ozuchi when he was 10. While the blizzard brought stress for the adults, for him, it meant the fun of making snowmen—one of the most joyful memories of his childhood. But that joy, like his village, became part of his past when Nimaida left at 15 to seek work in the big city.

He was not the only one.

Tyler lives and scrambles among the mountains of Utah with his wife and 3 children. He has taught history and literature in public and private school settings. He currently teaches at a private school and homeschools his children with his wife. He writes news and human interest stories.
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