Today, it’s more of a seaside destination for families and retirees. On the luxury end, The Hiramatsu Hotels & Resorts Atami is your best option for a one- or two-night stay. High up on an isolated ... ( read original story ...)
This Singaporean bought an old house in Japan for $30,000
He is the proud owner of a 120 sq m guesthouse in Ryujinmura, which he bought with two friends. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
A Singaporean and his $30,000 house in Japan
He is the proud owner of a 120 sq m guesthouse in Ryujinmura, which he bought with two friends. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Great Escapes: Tokyo’s Kabutocho Neighborhood an Underrated Historic Gem
It’s not as if Kabutocho is found on the outskirts of town, either. The small neighborhood is located in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district, giving it a central locale within easy access of transport hub ... ( read original story ...)
How Japanese policymakers ended up in a very deep hole
There is a bleak comedy in seeing speculators nursing burned fingers once again. But the policy review may transpire to be more meaningful than the bureaucratic exercise it appears at first glance. ( read original story ...)
Meet Misa Asaba: The Maître De Maison Preserving A 543-Year-Old Legacy At An Iconic Japanese Ryokan
As the Maître de Maison at Asaba Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn located in the Shizuoka Prefecture two hours south of Tokyo by bullet train, Misa Asaba is part of a 543-year-old family legacy. Her ... ( read original story ...)
Historic Suehiro Cafe is being evicted. Is rail development harming ethnic communities?
Suehiro Cafe in downtown L.A.'s Little Tokyo is the latest legacy business falling to rail development and gentrification. ( read original story ...)
A Philly restaurant owner agreed to pay $1 million to settle a federal wage theft case. Four years later, where’s the money?
The case shows how difficult it is, even for the federal government, to get money workers are owed. In February 2019, the owner of two Philly-area sushi restaurants agreed to pay $1 million to settle ... ( read original story ...)
MGM Osaka to open 1H2030, break ground maybe still 2023
Probably it will open first quarter, second quarter of 2030,” said on Monday Bill Hornbuckle, chief executive and president of MGM Resorts. That contrasted with a previously-stated aspiration to open ... ( read original story ...)
New sushi restaurant returns Asian cuisine to Sweet Home
Of The New Era/Lebanon Local. Sushi in Sweet Home? Until April 7, that had never been an option. However, residents and visitors can now enjoy the Asian cuisine ... ( read original story ...)
Does Japan Need to Control Land Purchases by Foreigners?
It is possible for foreigners to purchase Japanese property while living outside of Japan, although it is necessary to be a resident of Japan to obtain a home loan from a Japanese bank. ( read original story ...)
Preserving the Legacy of Japanese American Farms in Southern California
Hatano Farm, the last vestige of what was once a thriving agricultural community, was named a point of historical interest, but its future remains unclear. ( read original story ...)
Scrapyard problems across Japan on the rise as regulation proves tricky
Junkyards across Japan are becoming hotbeds of complaints from nearby residents over noise, fires and other problems. While this east Japan c･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Public broadcaster NHK’s drama crew damage treasured temple hall in Japan
Japanese public broadcaster NHK's TV drama filming crew damaged the open veranda of a temple's main hall in the Shiga Prefecture city of Higa･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan proposes tightening rules against abandoned houses
Alarmed by the vacant houses that are multiplying across Japan as the population shrinks, the government is considering heavier property taxes on those that are unkempt. By continuing to browse this ... ( read original story ...)
Park Hyatt Tokyo will close in 2024 for a much-needed, year-long remodel
The world-famous Park Hyatt Tokyo has announced it will close for renovations starting May 7, 2024, with an expected (read: expected) completion date sometime in the second quarter of 2025. We’re sad ... ( read original story ...)