The land ministry has selected 26 model projects to promote a lifestyle in which people divide their time between rural and urban areas. Read more
The move comes as part of a push to bolster security ahead of the 2025 Osaka Expo. Read more
Many local governments across the nation are inviting businesses to boost the appeal of port areas by developing commercial facilities and cafes. Read more
Portable containers installed at evacuation centers after the earthquake on the Noto Peninsula in January 2024 were used for multiple purposes, including as medical offices. Read more
Firefighters will now launch a full-scale effort to find the 74-year-old driver as soon as preparations are made. Read more
To stabilize the site and facilitate rescue efforts, crews are excavating a 4-meter-wide, 30-meter-long ramp to deploy heavy equipment and clear debris. Read more
The aim of the system is to spot such properties at an early stage and make them available for sale or rent, or demolish them before they collapse. Read more
Collisions involving pedestrians asleep on the road typically spike in December, when more people get imbibed at New Year’s gatherings. Read more
The facilities, which started out mainly as rest places for drivers, have taken on wide-ranging roles, from tourism and agriculture to disaster prevention. Read more
The ministry will support the installation of manually operated gates and fences at crossings that do not have alarms or barriers. Read more
