Japan has a lower density of population than ... those poor people’s homes are full of stuff. The mid-century modern houses of Southern California tell you more about the optimism, prosperity ...

The akiya even had a modern toilet that was already ... Because of the shrinking population and internal migration, Japan has millions of unoccupied houses in rural areas. But thanks to the ...

"We knew that Japan had an issue with akiya ... and gotten rid of the old toilet in favor of a modern bathroom. "The intent is to bring the house back to its former glory with one or two modern ...

Also contact the Japanese House Advisor [[akitamura, Aiko Kitamura]]. Students who wish to apply should visit the Language Houses section of Residence Life's website or contact [[bmtyle, Blanca Tyler] ...

Japan’s bathhouses were once vibrant hubs of public life. People would visit the local sento as part of their daily routine, not just to soak but for a chance to catch up with neighbors.

Hannah Kirshner owns Japanese Kominka houses in Yamanaka, Ishikawa Prefecture. While she lived in a rented apartment for the first few years, an empty old house nearby caught her eye. It took ...

The project was created for Takizme, a tea brand based in Shinagawa Tokyo offering Japanese tea and experiences for a modern lifestyle. The collection comprises a Japanese brazier made from airy ...

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is pleased to announce the upcoming ... and noblewomen from the pre-modern period. To commemorate this milestone, NHK is ...