A man's beloved hobby, which he's practiced "more than 1,000 times" to help him relax, got him arrested two weeks ago. Because much to his dismay, breaking into people's properties - as pleasurable as ... ( read original story ...)
ENT TERRACE Premium apartment hotel to launch in Tokyo’s Ginza
ENT TERRACE GINZA Premium represents Lead Real Estate's third venture in Tokyo and marks the first in its premium series of extended-stay hotels. "ENT TERRACE Premium apartment hotel to launch in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan current account surplus falls 13.0% in Oct.
Japan's current account surplus fell 13.0 percent from a year earlier to 2.46 trillion yen ($16.4 billion) in October, as a drop in i ... ( read original story ...)
For sale of facilities including the Tokyo mansion of King Yeongchin of the Korean Empire… “The sale is likely to exceed 3.6 trillion won.”
It consists of facilities such as the "Old Yiwanga Tokyo Mansion," a tangible cultural property in Tokyo, the "Kioi Tower," a 36-story building with offices and hotels, and the "Kioi Residence," a ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Designers Fit Big Ideas Into Tiny Homes
While there’s no standard definition, tiny homes in Japan often sit on lots of no more than 50 square meters (or 538 square feet). Some are tall and thin, barely wider than a common family car. Many ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese tourists spark outrage after leaving Japanese guesthouse a mess
South China Morning Post reported.Photos showed several pieces of waste scattered all over the place, including food packages. Following the aftermath, the property became temporarily unavailable for ... ( read original story ...)
1 Hotels To Debut in Japan with 1 Hotel Tokyo: a New Nature-Inspired Urban Icon
SH Hotels Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is proud to unveil plans for 1 Hotel Tokyo. Set to open in 2025, 1 Hotel Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
10 things you should know before buying abandoned homes in Japan
Japan’s countryside is scattered with over eight million abandoned homes, or akiya, often marketed as a dream for those looking for affordable housing. Yet, behind their charming facade, these ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese tourists leave Japan guest house in disarray, sparking price hike proposal
Public outrage erupted in both Japan and China after a group of mainland Chinese tourists was found to have transformed an Osaka guest house into a “junkyard” following a three-day stay. On November ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese man claims he defaced Tokyo shrine over Fukushima discharge
Jiang Zhuojun, a 29-year-old Chinese national living in Japan, pleaded guilty to charges of property damage and disrespecting a place of worship in Tokyo District Court on Friday. Jiang, who was ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese man says he broke into 1,000 homes: ‘it’s a hobby of mine’
A man, who was recently arrested for trespassing on a property in a city in Japan’s Kyushu, has said he has broken into more than 1,000 homes. ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Ex-Tokyo public diner built in 1932 retains modern impression
With its sturdy structure and characteristic window designs, a former public dining facility built in 1932 in the Japanese capital's Koto War・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
KKR Expands Real Estate Playbook In Japan: New Venture With Weave Living Targets Over 3,000 Residential Units
KKR & Co. announced a strategic partnership with Weave Living Japan to invest in multi-family properties. KKR is expanding its real estate portfolio in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Chinese man says he defaced Yasukuni Shrine with ‘toilet’ graffiti to protest Fukushima discharge
A Chinese national living in Japan on Friday admitted to his involvement in a graffiti incident at the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo in May. Jiang Zhuojun, 29, pleaded guilty at the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Institute property to be sold off by Portland Japanese Garden just 2 years after purchase
Formerly the Salvation Army's White Shield Center for unwed mothers near Forest Park, Portland Japanese Garden bought the 3.65-acre campus just two years ago. ( read original story ...)
Japanese man broke into 1,000 homes to ‘relieve stress’
Breaking into other people's homes is a hobby of mine, and I have done it more than 1,000 times,' the man was quoted as saying. ( read original story ...)