'Birupaku' turns vacant spaces into unique lodgings in central Japan
SHIZUOKA (Kyodo) -- An initiative known as "Birupaku" is transforming vacant commercial spaces into guest accommodations in ...
Rich in cash, Japan automaker Toyota builds a city to test futuristic mobility
Woven City near Mount Fuji is where Japanese automaker Toyota plans to test everyday living with robotics, artificial ...
City in Japan near Mount Fuji turns empty commercial spaces into lodgings for tourists
In Shizuoka, Japan, commercial spaces are being turned into guest accommodation to draw more visitors and help revitalise the ...
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Design Hunting in Shizuoka
This time we visit Shizuoka Prefecture, blessed by subsoil water flows from Japan's highest peak, Mt. Fuji. Edo-period shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu brought the best artisans across Japan to this region ...
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African Development Bank Leads Delegation to Japan for Urban Development and Climate Study
A delegation including ministers and representatives of seven African governments and an African Development Bank Group team have concluded a fact-finding mission to Japan to learn from its successful ...
Japan faces population crisis: cities to witness decline by 2035 amid ageing society
While rural areas have long struggled with depopulation, a tipping point for urban centres is expected by 2035, according to ...