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This Twitter thread makes a great showcase of government halls you could grind EXP inside, instead of just grinding your teeth.
You can practically taste the nostalgia permeating this Taisho-era ryokan in Kagoshima Prefecture.
The new building is a feat of environmentally conscious engineering that will stand taller than Tokyo Tower.
Some would be glad to see the Asakusa landmark go, but others dread the idea of a unique aspect of local architecture being wiped away.
Previously only available to other businesses, the tiny homes can now be purchased by anyone.
This stunning work of century-old architecture has given its last tour allowing people access to never-before-seen parts of the facility.
The University of Tokyo is a difficult school to get into, and also around, it seems.
Bright, fresh, breezy, and nowhere safe to pick your nose or scratch your arse?
The long-awaited release of the Muji Hut has finally arrived, and the first lots for sale come complete with a garden.
A getaway home becomes a family home, with a young father who says his ties to family are stronger thanks to downsized living.
With an “Outside-in” room and a bath lit by fibre optics, this is one of Japan’s most unique places to stay.
The mysterious guesthouse is so unique it has a slew of repeat guests who have fallen in love with its rustic charms.
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