From subarctic to subtropical, Japan's varied climates present a challenge for energy-saving housing design. Adding the ...

Tokyo’s new condominium prices rose to a record in 2025, driven by ballooning construction costs, supply constraints and more expensive luxury apartments hitting the market.

A close look at Japan’s compact and minimalist capsule living spaces.

Crime is low but anxiety is rising, fueled by demographics, social media and perception gaps shaping how safety is felt.

A woman with an intellectual disability whose tenancy application was rejected by Urban Renaissance Agency (UR) is seen. (Photo provided by Personal Support Hirakata) TOKYO -- Urban Renaissance Agency ...

Apartment hotels equipped with in-room kitchens and home appliances are on the rise in Japan on the back of their popularity among foreign tourists seeking stays in home-like environments, creating ...

Japanese apartments are generally not known for their size or for their ornate design features. Yet, I think this is all the more reason to bring some greenery into your space! Although taking care of ...

In 2024, Lexi Smith, 24, was working as a teacher in Atlanta, Georgia, when she decided she was ready for a change of scenery. Smith began exploring the possibility of teaching English abroad and ...

While working as a teacher in Atlanta, Georgia, Lexi Smith, 24, found herself dreaming of seeing more of the world and living a simpler life. "I wasn't quite loving the school system from having an ...

From thrilling rides at Tokyo Disneyland to marvelling at Osaka Aquarium’s world of sea creatures, there is plenty to do with the family in some of Japan’s most popular cities. It is little wonder ...

Japanese soldiers retrieved a rusty, American-made hand grenade this week at an apartment complex on Kyushu, the country’s southernmost main island, according to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

Japan’s largest city has big green ambitions and its tourism industry is pitching in to make Tokyo more sustainable. Here’s what they’re doing — and how it could affect your next trip. In a ...