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Ura-Takao trails for Mt. Takao hiking | Enjoy Holidays in Tokyo Travel Japan

Ura-Takao trails for Mt. Takao hiking | Enjoy Holidays in Tokyo

Hiking in Takaosan (Mt.Takao) is a popular attraction in Tokyo. Here you find less crowded trails in the Uratakao area leading to the top of Mt. Takao.
Takaosan (Mt. Takao) attractions | Enjoy Holidays in Tokyo Travel Japan

Takaosan (Mt. Takao) attractions | Enjoy Holidays in Tokyo

Day trip ideas for hiking and sightseeing in Takaosan (Mt. Takao), with easy access from central Tokyo.
Oku-Nikko resort experience | Enjoy Holidays in Japan Travel Japan

Oku-Nikko resort experience | Enjoy Holidays in Japan

Okunikko, a hidden resort with easy access from Tokyo, is a place to stay for a summer getaway.
Cost of buying a real estate property in Japan | The purchase of a house/condominium Japan

Cost of buying a real estate property in Japan | The purchase of a house/condominium

Costs associated with a real estate transaction in Japan. Here listed with samples are costs to consider when purchasing properties - a house, condominium.
Knowing about shrines in Japan – the manner and prayer services | Guide to Japanese culture Japan

Knowing about shrines in Japan – the manner and prayer services | Guide to Japanese culture

What to know about shrines - from the worship to praying, etiquette, and Oharai prayer services.
Rules on real-estate transactions in Japan | Jiko Bukken Things to know about property viewing

Rules on real-estate transactions in Japan | Jiko Bukken

Guidelines on deals of properties - rental houses, apartments, summarised about Jikobukken that dealing tends to be in trouble.
Quake-proof capability of housing in Japan Japan

Quake-proof capability of housing in Japan

All about earthquake-resistant measures required for houses and apartments in Japan, from quake-proof/quake-absorbing structures to earthquake preparedness.
What is the red triangle on the window? | Japanese architectural design standards Japan

What is the red triangle on the window? | Japanese architectural design standards

A red triangle on the window indicates a fire brigade entrance, essential for some buildings under the Japanese building standards law.
Japanese systems of measurement | Living in Tokyo Japan

Japanese systems of measurement | Living in Tokyo

Japan uses the metric system and some other traditional units of measurement in everyday life.
Is a hanko no longer needed? – All about Hanko stamps and Inkan seals Japan

Is a hanko no longer needed? – All about Hanko stamps and Inkan seals

Inkan and Hanko are equivalent to signatures in Japan. Here are all about those items that are still required amid the digital transformation.