The majority of foreign investment is concentrated in prime urban areas such as central Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto (Photo: ...

Move-ins fail to lower jeonse prices as regulations and occupancy rules squeeze supply in Songpa Move-ins at new Songpa mega ...

This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Take Kurosawa, 35, and Joey Stockermans, 37, two North Americans who started AkiyaMart, a website designed to help foreigners buy homes in Japan.

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Just like the actor played by Brendan Fraser, Sight Unseen's Julia Lebedev and Eddie Vaisman gleaned lessons about life and art amid a different cultural backdrop, where location agreements don't ...

Explore a typical apartment in Tokyo, Japan, a year after Sherry moved in. Discover what her living experience has been like, any changes that have occurred, and an assessment of the apartment's ...

Tokyo officials were overjoyed after the Japanese capital was named the world’s best large city in a leading U.S. travel magazine. Conde Nast Traveler’s 2024 reader survey, which excluded U.S. cities, ...

Japan’s exports surged 13.5% in May, faster than expected growth helped by a weak yen and strong demand in the U.S. and Asia. Finance Ministry data reported Wednesday showed that the trade deficit ...

Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world, so planning a first-time trip can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to deciding where to stay. Choosing the right neighborhood can make the d ...

If you’re planning a Japan trip with your friends in 2026, here are the new changes implemented to the Japan tourist tax you ...

Minimal sun protection required for normal activity. Wear sunglasses on bright days. If outside for more than one hour, cover up and use sunscreen. Reflection off snow can nearly double UV strength, ...