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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 ...)
Rawson Developers to launch Cape Town investment apartments
Highly acclaimed Rawson Developers are well-known for their innovation in the property arena and have captained a comprehensive collection of residential developments. The Tokyo however ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese luxury resort operator Hoshino eyes U.S. hot spring potential
A Japanese hotel operator known for its high-end hot spring ... The company, which already has a property in Hawaii, plans to resume its search for a suitable spot once COVID-19 curbs ease, Hoshino ... ( read original story ...)
A Japanese Luxury Hot Spring Resorts Operator Is Eyeing U.S. Locations
Hoshino Resorts aims to resume search once Covid restrictions ease, seeking to appeal to Americans with a taste for Japanese culture. ( read original story ...)
Torquay is having a property boom, but the Karaaf Wetlands on Victoria’s Surf Coast is under threat
It's home to kangaroos, wallabies, and birds that make the journey from as far away as Japan and China. But it is under threat ... of Torquay into a rapidly expanding town with skyrocketing property ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese company sets up joint venture in HCM City
Toppan Cosmo Inc., a trading arm of Japan's Toppan Printing Co., has set up a joint venture in Ho Chi Minh City with two Japanese partners to provide high-quality 3D computer graphics content, Kyodo ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese Thieu lychee granted certificate of geographical indication in Japan
For the first time, Thieu lychee grown in Luc Ngan District in the Northern Province of Bac Giang has been granted a certificate of geographical indication from Japanese authority offering opportunity ... ( read original story ...)
Abandoned Kobe hotel awarded tangible cultural property status
KOBE--The once-glorious Maya Kanko Hotel, abandoned and rotting away on its perch overlooking this city for more than two decades, is getting yet another lease on life. The Art Deco-style structure, ... ( read original story ...)