William Japan Today reports on how TSMC and its suppliers have upended the property market in Kikuyo as it turns from an agricultural town into a global hub for semiconductors. The article also mentions that other tech companies face difficulty in securing employees due to the higher wages TSMC offers. A must-read article: https://japantoday.com/category/tech/focus-tsmc-chip-giant-spurs-factory-land-shortage-in-small-kyushu-town Worth a trip to Kikyo in and of itself is the café Herb & Garden Daisy, a short walk from JR Sanrigi station and close to Hikarinomori - giga smoothie photos at the link: https://tinyurl.com/bdhbp273 The café is run by the Yoshimoto family (disclaimer: their daughter, Natsuki, is a high school classmate of my daughter). The father also runs a small farm growing grapes and vegetables - it is well-known for its goats (who have names) - they keep the weeds down and enjoy attention. Combine this delightful café with shopping at Hikarinomori for a wonderful day trip - and bring the kids!. How explosive growth will affect this lil’ café and farm is up for speculation.