The country of Japan is significantly loosening Covid-19 border restrictions that are expected to drive increased inbound travel demand, says global property consultant CBRE. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s great outdoors
Taking time to explore Tokyo’s great outdoors will refresh the spirit and delight the senses, while also allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture. It isn’t ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Finally Open to Travelers Again. These New Luxury Hotels Will Let You Visit in Style.
In the meantime, the sleek Tokyo Edition Toranomon in the bustling Roppongi district—Japan’s first Edition property—has two of the sexiest new spots in town: book a table at The Jade Room and Garden ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reopens to the world, but its hotels aren’t ready
As Japan reopens to global tourism, its hotel industry faces a problem shared by many countries in the West: staffing shortages. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 1st ‘Business Court’ launched in Tokyo in bid to accrue knowledge
Japan's first "Business Court" has been launched in the capital in a bid to accumulate knowledge by consolidating relevant departments at a single location as lawsuits about business require a high ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan reopens, weak yen is both good and bad news for travel sector
Relief and delight swept Japan's travel sector after the country reopened to tourists without restrictions on Tuesday (Oct 11), amid some trepidation that the weak yen would contribute to too many ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s amazing value: Top tips for travellers
I wish hoteliers would pick up productivity tips from the Land of the Rising Sun. I pay $50 a night for sparkling modern rooms in hotels that provide free breakfast and washing machines. As I delight ... ( read original story ...)
Nomura Debt Dealmaker Yip, Property Banker Chan Leave Amid Rejig
Several dealmakers in areas including debt capital markets and real estate are leaving Nomura Holdings Inc. in Hong Kong, people familiar with the matter said, as slowdowns in the sectors show no sign ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons from Japan’s economic miracle: Flying high
In this corner on Sept. 26, I wrote about the phenomenal rise of Japan as an industrial powerhouse and the lessons the Philippines can learn from the Japanese experience. ( read original story ...)
China Beats Japan In Global Innovation, But Will It Ever Catch Up With The US?
China has been climbing fast in the global innovation ranks beating Japan, but still far behind the U.S. That's according to the recently released 2022 Global Innovation Index (GII) rankings. China ... ( read original story ...)
Life in a 95-sq-foot apartment! How tinier living spaces are taking over Tokyo
With its high property prices and the world's most populous metropolitan area, Tokyo has long been known for small accommodations. ( read original story ...)
World’s 20 wealthiest cities, ranked: New York, Tokyo and San Francisco are home to more millionaires and billionaires than anywhere – but Dubai, Mumbai and Shenzhen are …
Interpreting the data, Andrew Amoils, head of research at New World Wealth, says that in holding the crown as the wealthiest city on earth, New York's property is also among the priciest. "The Big ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s foreign exchange reserves fall by record $54bn
Japanese foreign exchange reserves fell by a record amount in September and China’s dipped closer to $3tn as the surging dollar hit two of the world’s most significant pools of central bank assets. ( read original story ...)
Fuji Speedway Hotel Debuts as the First Hotel in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt Brand in Japan
Hyatt announced today the opening of Fuji Speedway Hotel in Shizuoka, Japan, the first property within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Why there are no casinos in Japan
With the gambling industry worldwide witnessing a considerable growth in recent years, we examine the sector in Japan and the relative lack of casinos in the country ... ( read original story ...)
See Denver’s most expensive listing: New Japanese-inspired home asks nearly $29M
Eight is a lucky number in Japanese culture symbolizing growing prosperity ... “Clearview Farm is the region’s most exceptional modern residence,” the official property listing states. The home was ... ( read original story ...)