5 spots in Osaka every photographer should know

Though often overlooked in favor of Tokyo, Osaka is becoming a more popular destination for photography. With a grittier and more retro atmosphere than Tokyo and home to the best foodie scene in Japan ... ( read original story ...)

The best way to live like a Tokyo local

The property sits above Otemachi Station, which is a hub of retail, services, and six subway lines, and it’s a 10-minute stroll to Tokyo Station, terminus for the Shinkansen high-speed service and ... ( read original story ...)

A small museum in Tokyo asserts Japanese sovereignty

TOKYO—Somewhere in the center of Japan’s busy capital is a small museum that asserts Japanese sovereignty over islands that are also being claimed by China, Russia and South Korea. The National Museum ... ( read original story ...)

Chinese grabbing up Tokyo real estate

"I'm looking to buy a building close to a station near Shinjuku, for around ¥200 million. Do you know any good properties?" "Please hook me up with a used condominium located in an area slated for ... ( read original story ...)