SoftBank bought New York-based Fortress for US$3.3 billion in 2017 as billionaire Masayoshi Son began re-positioning his empire as a heavyweight investment house. SEE ALSO: China property 'stealth eas... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank’s Fortress to Invest $3.6 Billion in Japanese Property
Fortress Investment Group, a unit of SoftBank Group Corp., plans to invest as much as 400 billion yen ($3.6 billion) in Japanese property as it takes advantage of asset sales by local governments and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo property prices near bubble-era levels
Rising resource costs, a worsening labor shortage and a flood of easy money are pushing property prices in Tokyo to near-historic levels. Prices for new condos in the greater Tokyo area last year aver... ( read original story ...)
48North Launches Cannabis Accessories Brand F8; Signs Supply Agreement with the Ontario Cannabis Store and Tokyo Smoke
is pleased to announce the launch of its cannabis accessories brand F8 and concurrently retail supply agreements with the Ontario Cannabis Store and Tokyo Smoke. F8, a wholly-owned property of 48North ... ( read original story ...)
This Company Is Japan’s Top Contender for Global Internet Domination
Then, in the 1990s, Japan’s asset bubble burst and Ezoe’s speculative property bets saddled the firm with $14 billion in debt, leading to his resignation and the sale of a controlling stake to Daiei, ... ( read original story ...)
The map that shows how big a problem Japanese knotweed is in your area
A new tracking tool has been devised to tell how far the nearest infestation of Japanese knotweed is to your home. The technology has identified the number of local infestations of the plant, which ca... ( read original story ...)
Must-see Masterpieces, Craftworks Featuring Spring to Be Displayed at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Introducing 20th-century Japanese Art
TOKYO, Feb. 14, 2019 /CNW/ -- The National Museum of Modern ... "Parting Spring" is designated as an Important Cultural Property which can be displayed only once a year. Ceramics and dyed textiles, am... ( read original story ...)
Hotel review: Swissotel Nankai, Osaka
It's a mammoth property with 546 rooms, 42 executive floor rooms and an executive lounge, and the building towers above Minami – Osaka's party spot – like the Chateau Marmont in LA surveys the sin and ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese bonsai owners urge thieves to water stolen 400-year-old tree worth $127,700
Thieves reportedly identified the most valuable trees from the couple's Tokyo property, which boasts 3,000 bonsais One of the couple's stolen trees is reported to be worth about $127,000 The practice ... ( read original story ...)
Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Osaka Kitahama Opens in Japan
It is also just a one-minute walk from Kitahama Station, allowing guests to connect to the entire city and beyond via the Osaka Subway and Keihan Main Line. This modern upper-midscale hotel becomes Be... ( read original story ...)
House in Toyonaka
Located in a residential district in northern Osaka, this property is surrounded by closely packed houses and lacks any outstanding views. Due to the adjacent homes, maintaining privacy was of the utm... ( read original story ...)
Best Western gains foothold in Japan with new hotel in Osaka
Moreover, it holds cultural landmarks such as the Osaka Castle, and the bright lights of Dotonbori, the city’s popular entertainment area. The new upper-midscale hotel becomes Best Western’s 19th prop... ( read original story ...)
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts Expands in Japan with the Opening of Brand New Hotel in Downtown Osaka
It is also just a one-minute walk from Kitahama Station, allowing guests to connect to the entire city and beyond via the Osaka Subway and Keihan Main Line. This modern upper-midscale hotel becomes Be... ( read original story ...)
Hoshinoya Tokyo: Japan’s most luxurious urban ryokan
You're then asked to remove shoes to protect the scented tatami flooring that blankets the property. Footwear is placed in bamboo lockers, ready to be accessed when you leave this fortress of calm to ... ( read original story ...)
Rare Hina dolls from Tohoku go on display at Tokyo hotel
About 1,000 traditional items are on display in seven rooms leading to “Hyakudan Kaidan,” or the stairway of 100 steps, which is a tangible cultural property registered by the Tokyo metropolitan gover... ( read original story ...)
The Luxury Collection Opens Third Property in Japan
The Luxury Collection has announced the opening of the 58-room IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Miyako Okinawa, marking the third Luxury Collection property in Japan. Owned by Mori Trust Co. Ltd. ... ( read original story ...)