Before you visit Japan, make sure you read up on travel etiquette. This one rule to follow before entering homes in Japan can ...

Those wishing to live in Japan long-term must meet the necessary visa requirements. It’s possible to use an akiya as a seasonal home or investment property, but local governments may prefer that ...

TOKYO -- Houses in Japan are getting smaller ... Builders are designing smaller homes to hold sticker prices down and maintain their profit margins, which amounts to a "stealth price hike." ...