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 ...)
Park Hyatt Tokyo to close in 2024 for major upgrades
Park Hyatt Tokyo on Wednesday announced plans for a renewal of its guest rooms and facilities starting in spring 2024. The hotel will suspend operations from May 7, 2024, and is slated to reopen in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party candidates win four of five by-elections – NHK
Candidates of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling party won four of five parliamentary seats up for grabs on Sunday, domestic media said, in what is likely to be seen as a sign of growing ... ( read original story ...)
Average price of Tokyo area condo up 8.6% to new record in FY 2022
The average unit price of a new condominium in Tokyo and its surrounding areas rose 8.6 percent in fiscal 2022 from the previous year ... ( read original story ...)
Keihan Real Estate to launch The Fine Tower Osaka Higobashi this month
Japan-based property developer Keihan Real Estate Co Ltd is poised to launch The Fine Tower Osaka Higobashi in Nishi-ku, Osaka, this month. In Malaysia, the high-rise apartment tower will be launched ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Has a New Luxury Hotel to Make You Feel Special
With views of the Imperial Palace and, on a clear day, Mt. Fuji, the newest Four Seasons here has star power. Plus, it will treat you like one. ( read original story ...)
Can Osaka’s $10b integrated resort be the next Marina Bay Sands?
Expected to open in 2029, the resort aims to transform the region into a top entertainment and hospitality destination. ( read original story ...)