If you’ve ever looked at housing prices in Tokyo, you’d know the price tag could vary depending on the nearby train stations, ie which train lines and how far they are from the property. Since the JR ... ( read original story ...)
Island time with a touch of Hollywood
So, whats new Its a jokey question to ask a resident of Lord Howe Island, a destination where time doesnt quite stand still but moves at a glacial pace. This treasure of an isle, two hours by air off ... ( read original story ...)
Architect Tadao Ando collaborating with Japanese city to build children’s library marking earthquake anniversary
The city of Tono, Iwate Prefecture, plans to open a children’s library with support from internationally renowned architect Tadao Ando to mark the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
Jay-Z sells half of his Champagne brand to owner of Dom Pérignon
LVMH, which owns Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon, has taken a 50% stake in Jay-Z's Champagne brand Armand de Brignac, also known as "Ace of Spades." The terms of the deal were not disclosed. And a few ... ( read original story ...)
InterContinental Opens 272-Key Location in Osaka Mega Development
InterContinental Osaka is IHG’s seventh Japan property. The location will be operated by IHG ANA, Japan’s largest international hospitality operator. Grand Front Osaka opened in late April in ... ( read original story ...)
Aman Residences to Debut in Tokyo in 2023
The property will span 11 stories in the Toranomon-Azabudai development, and will comprise the tallest residential towers in central Tokyo Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tells China it ‘can’t tolerate mass arrests’ under Hong Kong’s national security law
Unusually forceful’ statement by Tokyo is seen as ‘returning a favour’ to the United States for its support in the East China Sea. ( read original story ...)
India’s TRIPS waiver proposal on Covid vaccine gets wider WTO support but US, Japan, UK oppose
India initiated proposal seeking a temporary waiver of global intellectual property rights rules in view of the pandemic has got wider support with 57 WTO members joining the initiative as co-sponsors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Govt approves bill to ratify RCEP trade deal
TOKYO: Japan's cabinet on Wednesday approved a Bill to ratify a free trade deal (FTA) signed last year by 15 Asia-Pacific countries. The Regi..|News Track ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cabinet green-lights bill to ratify RCEP trade deal
Japan's cabinet on Wednesday green-lit a Bill to ratify a free trade deal (FTA) signed last year by 15 Asia-Pacific countries. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which will cover ... ( read original story ...)
Homebuyers warned of potential Japanese Knotweed headache ahead of Stamp Duty deadline
In the rush to meet March 31 Stamp Duty deadline, homebuyers are being warned not to rush ahead assuming the property they are buying is not affected by Japanese Knotweed. Whilst viewing properties ... ( read original story ...)
Japan passes bill to ratify regional free trade association agreement
Japan approved a legislative project Wednesday to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Association, the largest free trade agreement in the world, and called it “the foundation for trade in Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cabinet OKs bill to ratify RCEP trade deal including China
Japan's Cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill to ratify the world's largest free trade deal signed last year by 15 Asia-Pacific countr ... ( read original story ...)
FTSE 100 to tumble as global markets fall and sterling jumps on Rishi Sunak property tax talk
FTSE 100 was set for a sharp fall today after wild gyrations on Wall Street last night hit global markets this morning. Asian shares tumbled sharply, following US markets’ rocky session, with China ... ( read original story ...)
Racing full speed ahead toward a digitalized Japan
About a year has passed since Japan’s first commercial 5G mobile communications service was launched. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications h ... ( read original story ...)
Unregistered, mother starves to death after son won’t seek help
Perhaps because they did not technically “exist,” they never sought help from their neighbors or local government offices. In 1999, the father, the only family member who was registered, bought the ... ( read original story ...)