Japan Property & Lifestyle Advice

Finding homes with the right level of privacy, security, and accessibility can sometimes be challenging for business owners and C-level executives. This is especially true when it comes to a global metropolitan city like Tokyo, which comprises 23 special wards, 26 cities, five towns,...

The tiny home craze has been sweeping the globe, as more people are preferring to focus on minimalism and environmental responsibility. Tiny homes are not a new phenomenon in Japan, however, as the island nation has had to find ways to deal with a large population (Japan is ...

The world is now facing one of the most pressing global emergencies in recent history, as a virulent ...

Well-known as a popular vacation spot for Japanese mainlanders, the sub-tropical paradise of Okinawa is also a popular place to relocate for expats and mainlanders alike. Okinawa’s unique local culture--a blend of native Okinawan, Japanese, and American influences--makes it sur...

Once home to the Japanese capital, and in many ways still a capital of Japanese culture and history, Kyoto is also one of the most popular areas for foreigners to live in Japan. Kyoto Prefecture is located in the Kansai region of Western Japan, bordered by Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Fukui, ...

When looking at real estate to purchase in Japan, older properties can be appealing due to their relatively low cost and generally high quality when compared to similarly-aged properties in other countries. Still, when buying an older property there are a few things a potential buyer...

Osaka has long been known as a center of commerce and finance. Historically it acted as the central hub of feudal Japan’s economy, and while in modern times Tokyo has overtaken it by almost every metric, Osaka remains an important financial center. Its reputation as a city with...

Itabashi (板橋区, Itabashi-ku), more commonly known as Itabashi Ward, is one of Tokyo’s 23 designated wards. Itabashi is located in the northern portion of Tokyo along the Arakawa River and bordering Saitama prefecture. The total population of Itabashi Ward is currently 547,270.

Toshima (豊島区, Toshima-ku), more commonly known as Toshima Ward, is a special ward located within Tokyo. Home to the popular, Ikebukuro area, Toshima Ward has one of the highest concentrations of foreign-born residents in Tokyo. The total population of Toshima Ward is currently 298,25...

Suginami (杉並区, Suginami-ku), more commonly known as Suginami Ward, is a special ward located within Tokyo. Home to the popular Wadabori Koen Park, Suginami Ward in the westernmost portion of Tokyo’s 23 wards. The total population of Suginami Ward is currently 562,065.

Arakawa (荒川区, Arakawa-ku), more commonly known as Arakawa Ward, is one of Tokyo’s 23 designated wards. Arakawa takes its name from the river which runs through its boundaries. The total population of Arakawa Ward is currently 208,763.

Nara Prefecture (奈良県, Nara-ken) is a well-known prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. Nara is a landlocked prefecture that is surrounded by four other prefectures; Osaka, Kyoto, Wakayama, and Mie. Nara is famous for having the most UNESCO world heritage sites in Japan. The total ...

Though Japan may not be one of the first places that come to mind when you think of golf, Japanese golf clubs are considered to be some of the best in the world. Backed with a long forging tradition that was once used for samurai swords, they now found golf to be an ideal market to s...

Katsushika (葛飾区, Katsushika-ku), more commonly known as Katsushika Ward, is one of the 23 wards which make up Tokyo. Katsushika is located in the eastern portion of Tokyo and borders Chiba and Saitama prefectures. The total population of Katsushika Ward is currently 444,356.

Adachi (足立区, Adachi-ku), more commonly known as Adachi Ward, is one of Tokyo’s 23 designated wards. Adachi is located in the northeastern portion of Tokyo and borders Saitama prefecture. The total population of Adachi Ward is currently 692,707.