But Kochi Castle is actually designated as an important cultural property of Japan, not a national treasure. Why is this? The castle was in fact named a national treasure under the national treasure ... ( read original story ...)
Mount Fuji: Holes appear in screen put up to deter tourists taking photos of Japanese landmark
Holes appear in screen put up to deter tourists taking photos of Japanese landmark - A huge black screen was installed in Fujikawaguchiko, a small town visited by tourists hoping to capture Mount Fuji ... ( read original story ...)
Map reveals Japanese knotweed hotspots in UK as invasive plant wrecks thousands of homes – is your town on the list?
THE worst areas in the UK for Japanese Knotweed have been revealed with more than 50,000 infestations across England and Wales. On average there is one occurrence of the invasive plant in every ... ( read original story ...)
Notice to vacate posted at 84th and Grover encampment one week after flood
The mayor's office says the City will use a contractor to clean up the property and remove the debris and litter. That is expected to happen this week. ( read original story ...)
GIC ‘excited’ by Japan, seeks to engage more with firms
GIC sees more opportunities to engage with Japanese companies to help them boost returns following a raft of governance reforms in the nation. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Gaw buys land outside Tokyo for data center development
Real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners has acquired land in Japan, just outside Tokyo, for a data center. The company recently announced it has acquired a property located in Fuchu ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks international coordination to thwart online manga, anime piracy
The government said Tuesday Japan will strengthen coordination with foreign investigative authorities to thwart online piracy of the ... ( read original story ...)
Buyers of property with Japanese Knotweed problem allowed to proceed with action against sellers
A couple that bought a property in Auchendinny only to find a substantial quantity of Japanese Knotweed on the grounds have been allowed to progress with an action raised against the sellers based on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 2023 net external assets hit record 471 tril. yen on weak yen
Japan's net external assets hit a record 471.31 trillion yen ($3 trillion) in 2023, as a sharp drop in the yen inflated the value of foreign stocks, bonds and other holdings in yen terms, while ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees record returns of lost-and-found items
A record number of lost items in Japan were returned to authorities in 2023, highlighting the country's unwavering commitment to honesty and civic duty. Authorities are urging pet owners to be more ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka overcomes nerves for winning start at French Open
Naomi Osaka has overcome a bout of nerves to get off to a winning start at the French Open. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. ( read original story ...)
Gaw Capital Partners Expands Data Center Portfolio with Acquisition in Fuchu Intelligent Park, Japan
The Property is situated near Meito Sangyo Building and Fuchu ... as evidenced by a combined occupancy rate of 91% for Tokyo and Osaka in 2023, based on the Built Out IT capacity which increased from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan blocks photo spot of Mount Fuji, but tourists find another
A large black cloth has proven to be a successful attempt at deterring tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji at a popular viewing spot in the town of Fujikawaguchiko. Eager to nab a shot with the ... ( read original story ...)
FOUND CASH REPORTED TO JAPANESE POLICE HITS RECORD IN 2023
TOKYO, May 27 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The amount of found cash reported to Japanese police in 2023 reached an all-time high at around 22.85 billion yen (about US$145 million), up by approximately 1.7 ... ( read original story ...)
Record 29.79 million found items reported to Japanese police in 2023
A record 29.79 million reports of found property, excluding cash, were made to Japanese police nationwide in 2023, police agency offi ... ( read original story ...)
Stan Wawrinka, who is 39, beats Andy Murray, who is 37, at the French Open. Alcaraz and Osaka win
Stan Wawrinka repeatedly used his trademark one-handed backhand to get the better of Andy Murray at the French Open once again, beating him 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 on ... ( read original story ...)