"In order to introduce Land Bank's structure to Japan, it is essential to establish a legal system to transfer ownership of abandoned land and tax-delinquent property to public agencies," he said. On ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed on council land near Phoenix Park
and the council needs to sit down with the adjacent property owners and take action immediately.” Meanwhile a site earmarked for social housing in Sandyford has also been identified as having a signif... ( read original story ...)
24 people injured as typhoon passes through western Japan
Damage to property, such as roofs blown off by strong gusts ... northern Kyushu at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour and packing winds of up to 90 kph, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Transporta... ( read original story ...)
Museum offers last chance to see Japan’s oldest insect specimens
Japan's oldest insect specimens in nearly 200-year-old cabinets ... said the insect cabinets are “worth being designated an important cultural property.” He also said the museum has “no future plans t... ( read original story ...)
Apple Offering Free Repair for Products Damaged in Japan Floods
Japan has experienced devastating floods this year which has led to hundreds of thousands of people evacuating their home and millions worth of property being damaged. Now, Apple has expressed its hea... ( read original story ...)
Personal finance show: student property opportunities and value in Japan
In this week's show, Nick Barker, co-manager of GCP Student Living (DIGS), tells personal finance writer Emma Agyemang what's driving opportunities in the student accommodation sector. Deputy personal ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends flat after BOJ’s policy tweaks, bank shares fall
TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average ended flat after choppy moves on Tuesday, rebounding from a one-week low after the Bank of Japan announced tweaks to its monetary policy setting... ( read original story ...)