Same-sex marriage trial begins in Tokyo court

Thirteen same-sex couples earlier this year filed suits with district courts in Tokyo, Osaka and two other cities ... has no legal right to inherit her property, or to become the legal guardian ... ( read original story ...)

Japan boosts security for emperor swap

Divers have scoured moats around the Imperial Palace and police dogs sniffed in bushes as authorities ramped up security for the start of Japan's new "Reiwa" imperial ... the palace and the Akasaka ... ( read original story ...)

Japan is literally giving away free houses. Want in?

Could it be that Japan is now ripe enough for you to consider a foreign investment property or even a downsize and ‘sea-change’? We’ve contacted RethinkTokyo to find out if it’s possible and we’ll ... ( read original story ...)