As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, the way people live and work is changing. Here in Japan, a new type of rental share house system that allows customers to rotate between over 60 houses across Japan is growing in popularity. With fees starting at less than $400 per month, people who no longer need to live in the city for work are signing up to escape to safer and more peaceful surroundings. As more and more properties sit empty after decades of population decline, this business model is also attracting attention as one way to make use of some of Japan's vacant housing. This episode looks at how short-term rental businesses are helping people in Japan adapt to a new way of life amid the ongoing pandemic.