I have lived in a small village for the past 5 1/2 years. advantages: my Japanese has improved greatly and I have learned the anciant ways of life as it was a 1000 yrs ago. I have learned how to grow rice, peanuts, wheat, Soya beans, ect....
disadvantages: Peoples are very conservative and most are still too scared to speak or accept an outsider in there village. Many people are not open to new things. They burn their garbage. not friendly. some people are very kind and accepting
. If you are strong willed and never give up, have strong carachter and ability to understand others opinions and when to give yours. Only then would I recomend one to live in a small village.