Welcome to our pick of design trends and highlights from this microcosm of experimental architecture, futuristic innovations and optimistic spirit ...

The city of Kobe's Ijinkan-gai (foreigners' house district) is a hillside neighborhood featuring European-style houses built ...

Kengo Kuma, the world-renowned Japanese architect, is famous for his designs that seamlessly blend tradition and modernity.

In 2023, the designer and his partner arrived in Higashiyoshino, Nara for a holiday. They’ve since put down permanent roots ...

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Brent crude, the international standard, gave up $2.93 to $62.65 a barrel. Exchange rates also gyrated. The U.S. dollar fell to 145.56 Japanese yen from 146.94 yen. The yen is often viewed as a safe ...

FILE PHOTO: A passerby walks past in front of the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo, Japan January 23, 2025. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo 04 Apr 2025 08:42AM (Updated: 04 Apr 2025 11:03AM) ...

In January 2025, what began as a tourist visit to one of the world’s most iconic landmarks ended in international embarrassment and legal consequences for two Japanese travelers. This incident at the ...

The split floor plan can also help to improve access and natural light and increase both interior and exterior space. As the temperature drops in the Northern Hemisphere, cold outdoor spaces are ...

TOKYO—Consumer inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area picked up in March due to higher food prices, staying above the Bank of Japan’s target of 2%. Consumer prices excluding volatile fresh ...

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