August 2, 2026
A first-hand visit to AEON Kita-Nagoya, and why Japan's largest mall chain is the default summer escape for ordinary families.
Living in Japan
Practical living in japan guides for independent travelers in Japan. 3 articles.
Why AEON Is Where Japan Actually Spends Its Summer
What's Actually Inside a Japanese House Wall: Photographs From the Insulation StageJuly 31, 2026
Photos from inside a new Japanese house before the plasterboard went up — insulation, framing, diagonal braces, and Japan's 2025 energy code changes.
"Japanese Houses Only Last 30 Years" — Here's the Spec Sheet From an Actual BuildJuly 30, 2026
The 30-year claim comes from tax law, not how long a house stands. The real certifications, timber grades, and roofing specs from a documented 2026 build in Aichi.