Category: PROPERTY

A NEW form of weed which destroys other plants is on the rise – but anyone planting it faces a £5,000 fine or even two years in prison. The pest named Himalayan balsam is invading – ... ( read original story ...)

"Borrowers are effectively holding the BOJ hostage," said Zoe Ward, founder and chief executive of Japan Property Central in Tokyo. What is clear is that low rates, coupled with a long period of ... ( read original story ...)

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hospitality operator, announces the opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, its newest property and Centara’s first-ever foray into the Japanese market, on ... ( read original story ...)

Moving to Japan for work can be an exciting and life changing experience, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. From opening a bank account to apartment hunting, from the language ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s hotel sector drew a fivefold increase in overseas investment to US$691 million year to date amid a revival in the nation’s tourism fortunes. ( read original story ...)

Located in Fukushima-Ku ward, a residential area in the heart of Osaka, it capitalises on the compact, 128-square-metre plot with a radical 13-level design. Devoid of interior walls and doors, the ... ( read original story ...)

Abu Dhabi state investor Mubadala has formed a joint venture with Proprium Capital Partners and Manulife Investment Management to build an up to 80 billion yen ($572 million) property portfolio, Mubad ... ( read original story ...)

Meanwhile, corporate Japan is reaping the rewards of patient restructuring of production techniques, labour management and accounting systems, among other things. As veteran Japan ... ( read original story ...)

Abu Dhabi state investor Mubadala has formed a joint venture with Proprium Capital Partners and Manulife Investment Management to build an up to 80 billion yen ($572 million) property portfolio, Mubad ... ( read original story ...)

These shrewd leaders led their armies to multiple victories on the battlefield that put the island nation closer to unification after decades of political turmoil. ( read original story ...)

Salipro Japan Patent Salipro Biotech Expands Global Intellectual Property Portfolio with Granted Patent in Japan Salipro Biotech obtains granted patent in Japan, protecting its proprietary Salipro® ... ( read original story ...)

The quiet achiever of the Australian housing market – that four years ago had the cheapest suburb of all the capital cities and two years ago was voted the most liveable city in Australia, as well as ... ( read original story ...)

Majestically sitting on a hill, Maruoka Castle can be found watching the small city of Sakai in Fukui Prefecture. According to legend, a thick mist surrounds the castle whenever enemies approach. ( read original story ...)

The fashion designer’s longtime home in Bastille has gardens, a traditional tea ceremony room and lots of wood craftsmanship ... ( read original story ...)

Ryokans have traditionally been found in coastal resorts or mountain towns, and have tatami-mat rooms, sliding paper doors and futons laid out each evening A growing number of properties marry the ... ( read original story ...)

I loved everything Japanese: sushi, eating with chopsticks, tatami mats, green tea, the minimalist aesthetic and impressive ability to design gardens out of rocks. Now, I finally got to go. ( read original story ...)