DMCI and Marubeni signed in Tokyo in December last year a memorandum of understanding for the development of The Valeron Tower, a 55-story residential condominium that will rise along the thriving C-5 ... ( read original story ...)
The 13 Best Hotels in Japan for Design Lovers
In the middle of Japan’s “cultural capital,” the all-star design team behind Hotel the Mitsui Kyoto’s spared no energy in honoring the city’s extensive history. With interiors designed by André Fu, ... ( read original story ...)
FBI returns 22 historic artifacts to Japan after they were discovered in a Mass. home
A hand-drawn map of Okinawa from the 19th century is among 22 historic artifacts returned to Japan one year after they were discovered in a Massachusetts home and some 80 years after they were looted ... ( read original story ...)
Austin eyes $90M purchase of 107-acre Tokyo Electron campus
Tokyo Electron Ltd. might have a buyer for its former North American headquarters that it put up for sale late last year. ( read original story ...)
MGM Osaka at critical stage for 2030 launch: Hornbuckle
“Between now and next summer is really a critical path and critical time” for ensuring Japan’s first integrated resort (IR) with casino, MGM Osaka, can stay on track for its promoters’ aspiration of a ... ( read original story ...)
Trump launched CIA covert operation to make China ‘chase ghosts’
Reuters spoke to three former officials who detailed the operation approved by Donald Trump while president. Such operations tend to outlast presidents. ( read original story ...)
Aman Group opens inaugural Janu property in Japan
Janu opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo this week, marking the inception of a robust and expanding pipeline of 12 properties. ( read original story ...)
KKR to Buy Japan Real Estate Even After BOJ Raises Rates
KKR & Co. plans to keep buying real estate assets in Japan even if the central bank raises interest rates for the first time since 2007. ( read original story ...)
Go cherry blossom spotting in Honshu Japan for sakura season in 2024
Exploring the most captivating cherry blossom spots across central Japan for sakura season? Here are the best luxurious hotels to check into for an unforgettable experience. Our recommendations ... ( read original story ...)
Alexandria Founder Talks Takeda, Massachusetts, NYC, and 30th Anniversary
Joel Marcus: Takeda is one of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world, based in Osaka, Japan. Japanese companies have ... Alexandria still owns a second property in Long Island City (30-02 ... ( read original story ...)
Power restored to nearly 2,800 OPPD customers after brief outage Tuesday morning
The utility said the outage affected 2,745 customers in northwest Douglas County and southwest Washington County. Power was restored to all customers by 12:13 p.m. ( read original story ...)
Semi carrying cattle crashes, closes lanes of Blair High Road near Bennington
A Douglas County sheriff's captain said he didn’t see nor did he believe that any cattle had gotten out of the trailer. ( read original story ...)
IHG Celebrates 1,000+ Hotels Open in APAC
IHG Hotels & Resorts surpasses 1,000 open hotels in APAC, marking a major milestone with continued expansion across diverse, dynamic markets ... ( read original story ...)
Fire crews battle house fire near Kraft in Mason City
Law enforcement received the call at 12:21 p.m. on March 13 for a house on fire on the corner of 12th Street Northwest and North Polk Avenue in Mason City. ( read original story ...)
Janesville police seeking suspect who injured officer
Janesville police are looking for a man they said injured an officer while fleeing a traffic stop Friday afternoon. ( read original story ...)
The Lionheart: Wheldon documentary covers grief, loss, love and familial legacy
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It was 10 years after the death of their father that associates of filmmaker Laura Brownson brought her an article to read about the late Dan Wheldon. Standing below the ... ( read original story ...)