The rising psychological and physical toll of the pandemic has been accompanied by a worrisome spike in suicide among women. In Japan, 6,976 women took their lives last year, nearly 15% more than in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo skyscraper, set to be Japan’s tallest, to include condos
The top floor of the 330-meter-high skyscraper in Minato Ward will have a view of the capital from the same height as that of Tokyo Tower. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka dominates Brady to win Australian Open
THE Business and Intellectual Property Authority (Bipa ... says chief operating officer Johan Laubscher. JAPAN's Naomi Osaka dismissed Jennifer Brady in straight sets to win the Australian Open and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo skyscraper, set to be Japan’s tallest building in 2023, to house 91 residential units
The top floor of the 330-meter-high skyscraper in Minato Ward will have a view of the capital from the same height as that of Tokyo Tower. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s elevation: from shy youngster to face of women’s tennis
NAOMI Osaka's ascension has been an uncomfortable climb at times, but the 23-year-old's zen-like mentality and increased gravitas on and off the court leaves her well poised to handle being ... ( read original story ...)
Highest-ever Tokyo homes announced, will be as far from the street as tip of Tokyo Tower
So as the city grows, it grows upwards, and it’s just been announced that a new building in Tokyo’s Minato Ward will have the highest-altitude homes in all of Japan. Property developer Mori Building ... ( read original story ...)
A casa for your cryptocurrency? 11 homes you can buy with Bitcoin
There’s no better place to park your bitcoin-bought Tesla than in front of a home that you purchased with virtual currency. ( read original story ...)
Cultural assets in Japan’s Tohoku region damaged by earthquake off Fukushima
Buildings in the town of Zao in Miyagi Prefecture suffered similar damage in the Great East Japan Earthquake, and underwent repair work for over two years. ( read original story ...)
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Celebrates Camellia Blossom Season
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, a luxury urban resort, has unveiled "Tokyo Camellia" ('Tsubaki' in Japanese), a temporary installation to highlight ... ( read original story ...)
Azumi Setoda: A Charming Modern Japanese Ryokan By Hotelier Adrian Zecha
drawing parallels with the Nile and Yangtze Rivers as the bedrock of trade and civilisation in Japan. Shiro Miura pursued a mix of restoration and new construction in the property (Photography: Max ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Latest Legal Claim Against Japan Is More a Message Than a Precedent
In early January, the Seoul Central District Court in South Korea issued a surprising judgment with potentially far-reaching global impact. ( read original story ...)
How To Make The Iconic Tokyo Station Cocktail
The Tokyo Station Hotel. Tucked in The Tokyo Station Hotel — an elegant 1915 property that resides in the city’s landmark train hub — ... ( read original story ...)
From Tokyo to Texas, Forbes Travel Guide’s New Five-Star Hotels For 2021
The galaxy of Five-Star hospitality added new constellations this year as Forbes Travel Guide revealed its 2021 Star Award winners. ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews-Capital Calls: Japanese developer buyout sours
Hotelier and property developer Unizo, bought in April for $2 billion by employees backed by Texas-based Lone Star, is facing pressure from hedge fund creditor Asia Research and Capital Management ... ( read original story ...)
Property warning: Homeowner secures almost £30K after Japanese Knotweed encroaches on land
A HOMEOWNER secured almost £30,000 after invasive Japanese Knotweed encroached on their land from a neighbouring home. ( read original story ...)
Portrait Honors WWII Aviator and Historic Land Preservation Activist
Artist James Fiorentino paid tribute to the life, legacy and land preservation efforts of World War II pilot Lt. Col. Vaucher, just days before the decorated aviator passed away at the age of 102 last ... ( read original story ...)