Transform Japan’s Abandoned Property into Your Dream Home
Record numbers of vacant homes are now available either for purchase or rent both in the countryside and in the big cities.
June 17, 2021
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Mark Kennedy
Mark Kennedy is a native of Chicago who has spent more than 20 years living, studying and working in Japan before deciding to retire to the idlic countryside of Oita. Mark is a lifelong student of the Japanese language and culture and loves to travel throughout the country. He also is the author behind the "Real Gaijin" Substack and podcast.
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The latest music video from the controversial group Candy Foxx sparked a diplomatic row with India.
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A middle-aged Japanese salaryman masters online photo apps to transform himself into a beautiful young woman!
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Young Actress Steps on a Mine Field Simply by Dropping the Honorific Suffix ~san
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May 8, 2021
Japan’s Wealthiest Ballers: Who Are They and How Did They Get So Rich?
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Is Japan’s Princess Mako Still Attempting to Marry a Commoner?
What’s all the fuss about?
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