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Canada is a vast and sparsely populated country, and we can draw on its example to inform our approach to revitalization in Kagoshima’s remote villages and islands. In these small settlements, each building plays a large role in contributing to local identity. Can residents take pride in their village, and do visitors find it appealing? Is housing adequate and equitable? Are public buildings welcoming, accessible, and well-maintained? Are there spaces for small businesses to thrive? How can busy residents learn the necessary skills for maintenance and renovation activity, so that the buildings in turn, support the people who live there? Our research focuses on answering these questions by observing existing conditions carefully, and considering the relationships between people, buildings, and the wider world.