homes

Renovations at our cheap Japanese house in the countryside plummet to new lows

What has our boss lying face down on the floor?

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The top 10 Studio Ghibli anime homes that fans would most like to live in

Japanese survey reveals the studio’s most popular anime houses, and why people want to live there in real life.

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Turning a crazy cheap country Japanese house into a home — Step 12: Workwear【SoraHouse】

What’s the most appropriate clothing for renovating a property in Japan?

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Turning a crazy cheap country Japanese house into a home — Step 11: Dig for treasure【SoraHouse】

We unearth some unusual finds at our old property in the countryside.

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Turning a crazy cheap country Japanese house into a home — Step 10: Mysterious water【SoraHouse】

Dare we drink the water from this strange source we discovered on our property?

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Turning a crazy cheap country Japanese house into a home — Step 9: Chestnuts【SoraHouse】

Are roadside chestnuts really safe to eat? 

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Turning a crazy cheap country Japanese house into a home — Step 8: Roof Removal【SoraHouse】

When the professionals get involved, hours of work takes mere minutes.

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Collapsed shed at our cheap countryside house reveals unusual Japanese gems from the past

Dilapidated outbuilding at the SoraHouse contains some surprise items that could tell a story or two.

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Which Studio Ghibli house would you most like to live in?

Japanese fans rate the best dwellings from iconic anime films, and reveal why they want to live there.

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Japanese company creates ultra-compact foldable electric fan

Clever design frees up more room for your winter storage.

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Highest-ever Tokyo homes announced, will be as far from the street as tip of Tokyo Tower

Amazing views for a sky-high price.

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Mystery “nail house” discovered in Japan

One of the country’s most unusual property locations.

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Abandoned Japanese houses transformed into stunning modern homes

Before-and-after photos of revamped vacant houses combine traditional beauty with modern style.

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New cat-friendly homes in Japan come specially designed for felines

Features like built-in kitty litter boxes under the floor let furbabies truly rule the house you live in.

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Japanese model home provides model wife and model daughter so you can feel the joy of family life

Tokyo model lets you share a beer with your sudden wife of eight years and play with your seven year-old daughter.

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The pros and cons of living in a share house in Tokyo instead of an apartment

Japan’s capital is seeing an increasing number of boarding house options, but is it the right choice for you?

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Hong Kong real estate developer builds new super micro condos smaller than a parking space

Ends up selling only two of its 73 units.

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Buying property in Japan? This mini tower house can be yours for less than $12,000

The pillar home comes with two levels and an indoor hot spring onsen.

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Buying a house in Tokyo? This town is giving away brand new homes to applicants in Japan

People are scrambling to get in on the exciting new housing scheme.

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Mujirushi’s Japanese micro-houses are finally on sale to the general public!

Previously only available to other businesses, the tiny homes can now be purchased by anyone.

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