The apartments in Japan’s Akarizawa district of Tokyo offer some of the best views in the country.They’re located at the top of Akari’s skyscraper, which is built on a hilltop overlooking the river.Akari residents enjoy an open-air courtyard with plenty of open space and the opportunity to relax on a balcony overlooking the city.Here are […]

More than two dozen cities across Asia are hosting the 2020 Asian Games and the host city for each of the eight events is the same: Akari, Japan.But while the venues are very different, they all share a common theme: they’re the biggest sporting events of the year.And as the first two years of the […]

I awoke in the hospital on September 11, 2018, after undergoing four months of intensive treatment.My first thoughts were about my family.I was worried about the effects of the coma on my ability to get around and get back to work.I could barely move, much less walk, and I had a hard time thinking.I knew […]

The only way to keep your children safe in a city with a population of over a million is to keep them in a single room with no air conditioning. It’s a basic truth, as well as one that’s become increasingly relevant as Japan has seen a rise in suicides, as the number of people who […]

In a White House meeting with leaders of congressional delegations, President Donald Trump has laid out a plan to allow millions of immigrants living in the United States illegally to be deported.Trump’s proposal was first reported by The Hill, but details are scarce.The plan would be to remove tens of millions of people living in […]

Akari, Japan — The Japanese capital is home to some of the most stunning and mysterious architecture in the world, with a population of almost 8 million.While some people might be surprised by the sheer scope of what they’re surrounded by, it’s also worth knowing that there are a few places that can only be […]

Akari, Japan – The first thing a foreigner says to you when you arrive in a Japanese apartment is, “Are you here to eat?” That’s not the first thing that an unfamiliar foreigner says when he or she sees you in a foreign apartment.It’s the second thing that you do to make sure you’re comfortable.Japanese people […]

In this apartment in Akari, the residents live a peaceful existence.“I like it here,” says Sushil.“We’re a good team here.”Sushill, a 20-year-old from Kutch, is one of the lucky ones.The 23-year old was the first person to rent the apartment in October, and is already planning his next move.“When I got the first offer I […]

Tokyo: Akari has become Japan’s second-most expensive residential area after Osaka.But for many residents, it’s an unwelcome change.The trend has taken a toll on the property industry and the country’s economic development.In the past year, prices have risen by an average of nearly 30 percent.A key factor behind the price hike has been a shortage […]

Akari, Japan – For Tokyo-based real estate agent Akari and her husband, the most expensive thing in the world is to be right in the middle of it.Akari’s apartment in the small city of Akari is an expensive rental in the traditional Japanese way of living.She had to choose between renting out an old apartment […]