Tokyo, Japan - Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University ... As material science advanced into the age of nanotechnology, these numbers weren't enough to express a key property of the new ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says ‘no’ to strawberry and grape copycats
Crunchy, fragrant and sweet, Japan's Shine Muscat grape went through more than 15 years of testing and selection before it was finally released as a new breed. But the expensive grape variety is now ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Climate Pledge Prompts Companies to Sell Aging Property
Japan’s ambitious targets on carbon emissions is prompting some firms to offload aging office blocks, resulting in rare investment opportunities for potential buyers, according to the head of the ... ( read original story ...)
History Speaks series to explore visual culture of World War II Japanese internment
Naper Settlement's "History Speaks" series continues with "Visual Cultures of World War II Japanese Incarceration" on Sunday, April 11. This virtual lecture will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Zoom. Only ... ( read original story ...)
A New “Toy Story”-Themed Hotel Will Open At Tokyo Disney Resort This Year
... Station on the Disney Resort Line with easy access to both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea theme parks. Known as the fifth Disney hotel in Japan, the property is also expected to be the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka man lets outdoor tap gush for hours, gives penalties the slip
A water tap was left open for nearly six hours in front of a plant in Osaka’s Sumiyoshi Ward. (Kota Kawano) OSAKA--A neighborhood here was baffled by a string of incidents involving outdoor faucets ... ( read original story ...)
Sprinter Leon Reid, who is planning to run at the Tokyo Olympics for Ireland, appears in court charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine and permitting his premises to be used …
The 2018 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, who is planning to run at the Tokyo Olympics, was among a group of five ... the production of class A (crack cocaine), concealing criminal property and ... ( read original story ...)
Supermicro Delivers the Broadest Portfolio of Application Optimized Systems based on the 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
“Researchers and scientists in Osaka University are now working on their own research ... All other brands, names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ( read original story ...)
nanometer architecture preserves exposed concrete interior within residential refurb in japan
in nagoya, the largest city in the chūbu region of japan, architectural duo nanometer has transformed a 49-year-old rental condominium, into their private residence. the original ... ( read original story ...)
Property and garden warning as shocking images show bamboo breaking through floor and wall
BAMBOO is a popular plant for growing gardens. However, experts are warning it could be just as damaging for your home as Japanese knotweed and cause tens of thousands of pounds in damage. ( read original story ...)
‘Financial freedom’ costs US$4 million in Hong Kong, second only to London, data from property portal Juwai shows
The ability to retire comfortably and maintain an enviable lifestyle requires US$4.57 million in London and US$3.5 million in Shanghai, with Hong Kong in between, according to data compiled by ... ( read original story ...)
This Japanese Hotelier Is Bringing the Magic of Traditional Hot Spring Hotels to North America
Each property under the company’s umbrella reflects aesthetic concepts long appreciated in Japan. As such, rooms at the company’s properties tend toward the minimalistic and feature ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property start-ups seek capital boost in anticipation of post-Covid-19 market rebound
“We are on the growth trajectory and the funding from [Series A] investment will bring strategic values for us to expand into Japan, Australia and Southeast ... round included the Asia-Pacific arm of ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese luxury hot spring resorts operator eyes US locations
A new US location would attract Americans who want to experience some of the culture of Japan but may be hesitant — or unable — to travel internationally. The company, which has a property in Hawaii, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s music school students not subject to copyright fees, but teachers are: high court
(Mainichi/Kazuhisa Soneda) TOKYO -- Japan's Intellectual Property High Court ruled on March 18 that performances by students in lessons at music schools are not subject to fees from Japan's music ... ( read original story ...)
Buyers of Olympic village condos left out in the cold after delayed Games
Even as move-in dates have been pushed back by a year, they say they have heard little from the property companies. Two dozen buyers of units in Harumi Flag, the 5,600-condominium complex on the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)