tiny houses
Previously only available to other businesses, the tiny homes can now be purchased by anyone.
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.
Featuring all-natural materials and even a built-in fireplace, this tiny home is filled with clever design details.
This expat shows us why she loves her 8 square-metre (86 square-foot) living space in Japan’s crowded capital.
With a population of over 100 million in a land area smaller than California, space is not cheap in Japan. Because of that, many people live in apartments stacked on top of each other, and the idea of living in a house is, for many, just a very expensive dream.
But not anymore! The modern-home companies Yadokari and Azumaya have teamed up to release “Inspiration,” a “minimal house” which they advertize as only costing about the same price as a new car. It’s cute, efficient, built to last, and we want one really badly!
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