A Japanese man invented a way to avoid paying rent: he has been practicing it for five years

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33-year-old Japanese man Ishida has become a real celebrity on social networks. Over the past five years, he has spent the night in more than 500 different houses.

A Japanese man decided to completely change his life

It all started with a decision to radically change his life. The Japanese man quit his job, sold almost all his belongings, and set off on a trip across Japan with just a backpack.

He doesn’t want to spend extra money on renting an apartment, so he relies on strangers. The man stands in crowded places with a sign: “Please let me stay overnight!”

Most people walk by without paying attention, but almost always someone appears who feels sorry for Ishida. Most of them are lonely people who lack communication.

Some of them see Ishida as a good person, share their secrets and life stories with him, which he perceives as “living novels.”

I just stand there and wait for someone to respond. But the most interesting thing is listening to people’s stories. It's like reading a new book every night, Ishida shared.

“It helps me cope with loneliness”

Although the Japanese man's lifestyle has drawn criticism on social media, people who have let him stay overnight have responded very well.

It helps me cope with loneliness, and I like it. It's much better than seeking solace in alcohol or wasting money, – one woman admitted.

The man left his office job at 28, so he has been wandering around the country for 5 years.