A Jewel Box of Creators in Tokyo

The Kuramae district in Japan’s largest city was once filled with warehouses. Now, it’s a haven for artist studios and craftspeople. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s cities boom as rural towns hollow out

In March, Japan’s land ministry says land prices had risen for a fifth consecutive year, with gains widening in Tokyo and Osaka. Tokyo’s own data showed residential land prices in the capital’s 23 ... ( read original story ...)