The only difference is that our version of a “mountain” may be a bit more gastronomically inclined.
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We go on our own hunt for “the biggest mountain” to climb in the style of Tokyo Swindlers
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Krista Rogers
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Mystery “nail house” discovered in Japan
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Oct 3, 2020
Rumors are flying around the web that the weird layout is due to land disputes or financial drama, but we went to Saitama to get the real scoop.
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Land-Grab!!! Plots of Land in the Hokkaidō Countryside from Just One Yen per Square Metre
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Philip Kendall
Sep 24, 2012
It may not be the most bustling of towns, but for those of you in the market for real-estate, have we got a good deal for you!
Your own plot of land from just one yen per square-metre!
Yup, one yen! That’s 0.01 US dollars!!! 0.009 Euros!!! 0.01 Panamanian balboa!!! Holy bargains, Batman!
Bizarrely, there’s no catch. No “but it’s infested with rabid ferrets!” or “but you must spend the night in a haunted house with Rosie O’Donnell!” punchline. The town of Chippubetsu in Hokkaidō is genuinely offering habitable land for the incredible price of one, single yen. And, as a result, is receiving an unprecedented amount of attention from both the media and Japanese internet users. Someone in Chippubetsu is getting a lot of pats on the back for coming up with this initiative, we’re sure… Read More
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