“I’m holding an illustrated book of cheeses,” says a delighted Tomoyo Ozumi, a customer at a growing kind of bookshop in ...

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Most people living in highly urbanized areas in Japan do not need a car in their everyday life. For many other situations in which a car is necessary, rental car companies, and, more recently ...

Regular bookstores sell books that are popular... while excluding books that don’t sell well,” said one shop owner. “We ...

"I'm holding an illustrated book of cheeses," says a delighted Tomoyo Ozumi, a customer at a growing kind of bookshop in ...

While many places in the world face a housing shortage, Japan is facing the opposite problem: an oversupply of homes on the ...

As voters head to the polls on November 5, the next president’s policies will play a critical role in shaping housing ...

Our nifty Japan tourist guide to public transportation in the country for beginners will break down how you can get around with ease.

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Chani felt stuck in a rut, working 10-hour days as a teacher. "I just can't keep going on this treadmill. I've got to change ...

As more foreign people, including remote workers, are staying in Japan for medium to long-term visits, new rentals targeting ...

Daiwa House Logistics Trust has reported an "improvement" in its core portfolio of warehouses in Japan for its 9MFY2024 ended ...