Condé Nast Traveler on MSN7d
Why I Moved: For a Life in a Misty Mountain Town in Rural Japan
Writer Hannah Kirshner first moved to Yamanaka Onsen to better understand its craft culture. Almost 10 years later, she’s ...
EnVols on MSN6h
In the Japanese Alps, these villages preserve a one-of-a-kind architecture
In the heart of the Japanese mountains, the villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama are home to treasures of traditional ...
Japan Off The Beaten Path: 3 Unique Destinations Beyond Tokyo
Escape the crowds and visit 3 of Japan’s lesser-known treasures: Taketomi Island’s beaches, Yamaguchi’s history and Nasu’s ...
The World on MSN4mon
In rural Japan, a closed school becomes a new kind of community hub
The village of Takigahara, in Japan’s rural Ishikawa prefecture ... It’s a perfect example of the kind of landscape called ...
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Japan considers tax break review to slash number of vacant homes
Abandoned homes, some so dilapidated that they pose a danger, are increasingly dotting Japan’s landscape, and not just in rural areas. The government is trying to address this problem ...