including remote islands that are considered key to Japan's defense strategy in the region. Register now for one of the Evening Standard’s newsletters. From a daily news briefing to Homes & Property ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese town quietly removes its Mount Fuji-blocking barrier
A small town in Japan that received international attention for its controversial decision to block views of Mount Fuji has quietly reversed its decision. Fujikawaguchiko, at the base of Mount ... ( read original story ...)
‘Most frugal woman’ in Japan spends US$1.4 a day on food, saves enough to buy 3 houses by 34
A thrifty, animal-loving Japanese woman has been dubbed “the most frugal girl ... After graduating from university she worked for a property agent and was careful with her salary. To minimise costs ... ( read original story ...)
‘Most frugal woman’ in Japan spends US$1.40 a day, saves enough to buy 3 houses by 34
An thrifty, animal-loving Japanese woman has been dubbed "the most frugal girl ... After graduating from university she worked for a property agent and was careful with her salary. To minimise costs ... ( read original story ...)
The Heroic Origins of Japanese Socialism
Japan’s socialist movement took shape in the face of brutal ... In 1923, the Great Kanto Earthquake rocked Tokyo, causing 150,000 deaths and widespread destruction of property. Rumors were circulated ... ( read original story ...)
E-Housing Launches New Real Estate Platform For Foreigners in Japan
E-Housing has launched a new platform for foreigners seeking housing in Japan. The service offers over 4,000 rental listings updated daily, with features including map-based searches and a move-in ... ( read original story ...)
Discover This Tiny Home in Japan: Split-Levels, Smart Views and Space-Conscious Design
All things considered, 40 square meters of space is not much to work with and it feels even more limited when you put addition construction restrictions in place, which limit the actual built area. It ... ( read original story ...)
Teary dragon: Osaka ramen shop forced to cut tail off signboard
arguing that it encroached on its property. After losing in the first and second trials, the restaurant said on Aug. 14 that it decided not to appeal. The removal work was carried out by Pop Kogei Co. ( read original story ...)
Red Tail Acquires Arrive Wakaba Apartment Building in Little Tokyo
Red Tail Acquisitions acquired Arrive Wakaba, a 240-unit apartment building in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of downtown Los Angeles for $86.1 million, or $359,000 per unit. ( read original story ...)
Person likely linked to Yasukuni Shrine graffiti left Japan on day it was found
NHK has learned that a person believed to have been involved in writing graffiti at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo left Japan for China on the day the vandalism was discovered. ( read original story ...)
Person likely linked to Yasukuni Shrine graffiti left Japan on day it was found
NHK has learned that a person believed to have been involved in writing graffiti at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo left Japan for China on the day the vandalism was discovered. ( read original story ...)
8 Beautiful Places in Japan for Fall Foliage
At 5,673 feet, Mount Daisen is the tallest peak in western Japan’s Chugoku region. ( read original story ...)
2024 Top Jobs in Japan Week 28
Salary: ¥250,000 / Month Negotiable depends on your skill, experience (Monthly salary will be ¥250,000 ~, + Monthly incentive up to ¥30,000 depends on the company's performance, Bonus twice a year ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urged to step up, lead the way on religious freedom in the Indo-Pacific
Freedom of religion is the “orphaned” human right, as Western democracies instead furiously debate gender rights, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly. ( read original story ...)
Park Hyatt plans to open its fourth hotel in Japan — but don’t rush to book your trip
A fourth Park Hyatt hotel is coming to Japan. However, you'll have to wait a few years to check in. Park Hyatt Sapporo will debut in Hokkaido Prefecture in northern Japan in 2029. The ultraluxury ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka dragon’s tail must be cut off, high court rules in ramen restaurant case
The Osaka High Court has rendered a verdict regarding a dragon in downtown Osaka. The Dotonbori district is one of Osaka’s biggest tourist draws, boasting a unique urban landscape of neon lights, ... ( read original story ...)