Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...

A traditional Japanese house built more than 80 years ago and transformed into an inn will open this month in Yamato-Koriyama, Nara Prefecture.

The Tudor farmhouse has been in the octogenarian’s family since the 1400s — now it’s a glorious riot of high and low, where ...

Forget Japanese-inspired tiny homes, this one is actually built there, and it boasts a mind-boggling mirrored layout plus ...

A young couple prioritized Japanese design and energy efficiency when building their first home in Silicon Valley. It's a calm, contemporary retreat.

In a landmark evolution, the ARCS (ARX) project has transitioned from visionary foundations to tangible, real-world impact ...

The 2025 edition of the World’s 50 Best Hotels list has just been announced. Here are the bucket list stays to book now ...

Swede Anton Wormann bought several akiya and renovated them in a Japandi style. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Have you ever wondered what a regular family restaurant is like in Japan. We visit Yumean, which is a franchise restaurant in Japan.

Explore the fascinating world of creative DIY woodworking through our guide on making a cow bullock cart from bamboo. This ...

Launchpad Bar & Grill is a marina-side hangout ready to serve guests for launch days, game nights and easy evenings with ...

Ahead, our guide to the best hotels in Tokyo. The business district of Otemachi might not be the first location that would come to mind for a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn), but you won’t find a ...