States should look to Tokyo to increase affordable housing

Sadly, the bill is already encountering opposition from homeowners groups, which are no doubt eager to push up their property values ... to the city of Tokyo. Three decades ago, at the height of Japan's land price bubble, "affordable housing" would ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks edge up at close on bargain hunting

Tokyo stocks closed one per cent higher on Thursday as bargain ... Trump plans to impose sanctions on China for what he calls its "theft" of US intellectual property. The move would come just weeks after his controversial tariffs on steel and aluminium ... ( read original story ...)

Ritz-Carlton Tokyo Unveils New Dining Venues

The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo may have just turned itself into a foodie’s paradise. The property has begun a new culinary chapter with the opening of three dining venues—two that have been refreshed and renewed and one that’s brand new for the property. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks edge higher at close

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed modestly higher on Thursday ... in response to alleged improper practices involving American intellectual property. At home, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government has faced mounting pressure in recent days over ... ( read original story ...)

How to play Japan’s demographic decline

Assuming the Japanese government are successful areas that are likely do well include hotels that are funded through private equity and property development, notes Perdon. -Calling time on Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon’s big premium The tourism boom has ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Went to Jared

The Japanese firm owns 23 percent of the building through limited ... The Real Deal has learned. The 204,000-square-foot property, which has remained vacant for over a year, is part of the complex being developed by Kushner Companies, RFR Realty and ... ( read original story ...)

Australia’s immigration debate flares up over property prices

While policymakers in countries such as Japan, China and South Korea brace for declining populations due to low birth rates, Australia is on track for a demographic explosion. Government figures released in December showed the number of people living in ... ( read original story ...)

Japan helps Vietnam tighten intellectual property management

Hanoi (VNA) – The Japan Patent Office (JPO) will assist the Intellectual Property Department (IPD) under the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology in implementing a project to comprehensively improve its ability in processing applications for ... ( read original story ...)

SC Global unveils first luxury resort residence in Japan

Luxury property developer SC Global Developments has unveiled its first luxury residence in Japan called Setsu Niseko. Located in the popular ski resort town of Niseko in Hokkaido, the condo hotel will feature 150 luxury apartments that range from studio ... ( read original story ...)