FEATURE: Shared living trends changing in Japan in response to residents’ needs

January 9, 2017

TOKYO– The face of share house living is changing in Japan as operators are stepping up efforts to meet a variety of needs among residents. A two-story share house in a residential area in the western Tokyo city of Chofu allows

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FEATURE: Century-old warehouse becomes must-see for vintage car enthusiasts

January 9, 2017

KOBE– A nearly century-old red brick warehouse in the major western Japanese city of Osaka has turned into a mecca for enthusiasts of vintage and classic cars in Japan, enabling visitors to get up close to pieces of motoring history. Glion Museum on the

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FEATURE: ‘Nature concierge’ introduces nature, wildlife of Shiretoko Peninsula

January 6, 2017

Kobe, Kyodo – The Shiretoko Peninsula in Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido is considered to be the last unspoiled region of Japan, home to a vibrant diversity of wildlife. At a hotel on the peninsula, which is located on the northeastern tip

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