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I never thought I'd want to live in an old Japanese house. I've always heard they're creaky and cold. However, I was ...

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“Ohayou” (good morning), I’m greeted by smiling staff as I make my way into the 7-Eleven – a staple location for any Japan ...

A Swedish fashion model becoming a home renovation influencer in Japan might be one of the least likely career arcs imaginable. But 32-year-old Anton Wormann has bought and refurbished several ...

In Japan, snacking isn’t mindless grazing, it’s culture. Each bite carries history, season, or symbolism, whether sold sizzling on the street or wrapped in delicate paper at a tea house. They are tiny ...

As Japan’s vacant house problem grows, officials and families across the country try to find solutions. In the backstreets of Tokyo’s Setagaya Ward, officials arrive at a house nearly swallowed by ...

For five years Japan’s “Little Stalin” was a teak-jawed, cold-eyed ex-factory worker named Shigeo Shida. All other top Communists had fled to China after General MacArthur ordered a crackdown on ...

As we get older, our muscle strength slowly declines—increasing our risk of falls, injuries, and loss of independence. In particular, we rely on our lower body strength for many essential daily ...

Japanese construction company Lib Work is at the forefront of developing and introducing more sustainable building methods for residential homes. In its latest milestone, the company successfully ...

Coline Aguirre bought a traditional house in the Japanese countryside when she was 24. She left France and moved to Japan alone to restore the property and start her own real-estate consultancy. "It's ...