Middle-class South Koreans are being squeezed out of Seoul, where affordable housing has run dry. That's despite multiple measures by President Moon Jae-in's government aimed at tamping down property ... ( read original story ...)
KLab Forms Partnership with Electronic Arts for Game Development and Operation
PRNewswire/ -- KLab Inc. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Hidekatsu Morita, hereinafter referred to as “KLab”), a leader in online mobile games, and Electronic Arts Inc. (Head office: ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tech expo courts Japanese businesses fleeing China
Taiwan's premier technology trade expo, Computex Taipei, has stepped up a public relations campaign to woo Japanese companies looking to relocate advanced production away from China, seeking an ... ( read original story ...)
The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko Opens in Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
Carlton expands its luxury portfolio in Asia Pacific with the opening of the Ritz-Carlton, Nikko in Japan. The property – set amidst a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is located in the Northern Kanto ... ( read original story ...)
This Japanese Building Has a Highway Passing Right Through It
The Gate Tower Building is one of the many several tall office buildings that make up Osaka's impressive skyline, but there is something about it that makes it unique in the world - it has ... ( read original story ...)
Range Resources sells assets in northern Louisiana
Castleton is owned by Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd. and Castleton Commodities International ... Range took $1.1 billion in proved property impairment and $1.2 billion in unproved property impairment in the ... ( read original story ...)
Inside the Stunning Japanese-Inspired Bel-Air Manse That Star Architect Mark Rios Designed for Himself
Designed by renowned architect Mark Rios, the 11,000-square-foot contemporary home is both captivating in its sleek, restrained lines, but also thoughtfully integrated into its lush, manicured ... ( read original story ...)
Japan confirms single prime contractor for F-X
Japan’s Defence Minister Taro Kono confirmed on 31 July plans to nominate a “single prime” Japanese contractor to oversee the development of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘body-shaming’ manga adverts fuel online outrage, but maybe that’s the point
A slew of ‘harder hitting’ adverts playing on young people’s insecurities and self esteem have appeared on Japanese social media, prompting a backlash. Could that be what the advertisers wanted all ... ( read original story ...)
Virus Threatens Property’s Dominance of Philippine Stock Market
Having suffered the worst first-half performance in any year since 2008, a gauge of Philippine’s property stocks is faring worse than the nation’s benchmark index in 2020 after six years of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Britain consider bilateral trade rule to protect famous products
The Japanese and British governments are expected to introduce a rule under their forthcoming trade deal to protect famous products they make, informed sources said. Subject to the rule are mainstay ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Britain eye bilateral trade rule to protect famous products
The Japanese and British governments are expected to introduce a rule under their forthcoming trade deal to protect famous products they make, informed sources said. Subject to the rule are mainstay ... ( read original story ...)
Preferred Hotels & Resorts launches Loving Local My Neighborcation campaign in Japan
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has launched Loving Local, a global travel series designed to facilitate highly localized, luxury hotel experiences across 21 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese tourists hope to say ‘Aloha’ again after Hawaii listed as safe destination
Hawaii is the epitome of a Pacific island paradise. Tomura loves relaxing on the beach, and enjoys shopping and dining out. She can’t wait to get back – and she may not have ... ( read original story ...)
WTO agrees to mediate electronics dispute between Japan and South Korea
Japan says South Korea’s decision to pursue the matter at the WTO instead of resolving it through diplomatic channels is ‘regrettable’. ( read original story ...)
4,000 peaches worth a total of $19,000 reportedly stolen from central Japan orchards
KOFU -- Some 4,000 peaches worth around 2 million yen (about $19,000) were stolen from an orchard before their harvest in this central Japan city betw ... ( read original story ...)