How a young designer couple finds inspiration on a small Japanese island

After several years spent living and working in some of North America’s most desirable cities, including Portland and San Francisco, Yoshiko and Eric decided to move to Japan. But rather than opting for Tokyo, they chose Yakushima – a subtrop
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