It's been revealed a Japanese university was the mystery buyer of the former Newcastle Court House.
The Herald reports Nihon University wants to turn the heritage-listed building into its first international campus.
It will include classrooms for up to 200 local and international students, a library and a 100-bed dormitory.
Newcastle was chosen for it's splendid environment and low crime rate, making it an ideal location for students to pursue their study and research in peace of mind.
Another factor was the time difference between Japan and Australia, which is only slight, and travel between the two countries doesn't involve extremely long journeys.
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| The Former Newcastle Courthouse |
