Homeowners must be aware if they have Japanese Knotweed on their land and property as you can be prosecuted if you have let it spread into the wild. In addition to destroying pipes,drains and ... ( read original story ...)
Man hit with huge legal bill after selling home riddled with Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed is notorious for its habit of growing between brickwork and tarmac, ruining homeowners’ driveways, patios and drain ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed: What is it, what does it look like, and how to get rid of it
Japanese knotweed has recently been in the news after a homebuyer won a lawsuit - but why is it so bad? furniture designer sued the seller of his home after finding Japanese knotweed in his garden ... ( read original story ...)
Accountant slams ‘miscarriage of justice’ after being sued by buyer of his £700k home when Japanese knotweed was found growing behind shed and says he may have to sell his new …
It was ruled that Mr Henderson made a misrepresentation when he specifically stated in sales forms that there was 'no' knotweed affecting the property - when he could have answered 'yes' or 'not known ... ( read original story ...)
Fire drill held at important cultural property in Tokyo
The Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery, a government-designated important cultural property in Tokyo, held a fire drill on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
House-buyer sues over Japanese knotweed in garden
An accountant who sold a £700,000 property that was riddled with Japanese knotweed faces a £200,000 legal bill after the buyer successfully sued. Jonathan Downi ... ( read original story ...)
Seller faces £200,000 court bill after wrongly denying there was Japanese knotweed in garden
“Had that evidence stood alone, he would have amply satisfied me of his reasonable belief that there was no Japanese knotweed at his property.” But he went on to say that Mr Henderson’s case had been ... ( read original story ...)
Man nabbed over liquid-spattering on kimono during Japan celebration
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of damaging property after a number of people were spattered what appear ... ( read original story ...)
IHG to launch Vignette Collection with its largest-ever hotel in Japan
IHG is set to debut its Vignette Collection in Japan with the introduction of a flagship 1000+ room hotel in Osaka in 2025, which will be its largest hotel in the country. ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: Activist Elliott builds stake in Japanese conglomerate
Also in today’s newsletter, Germany to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine and US sues Google over its digital ad ‘dominance’ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan planning to establish zones to give vacant homes new life
Japan plans to establish zones that will simplify procedures ... while vacant houses not adequately maintained will be made ineligible for preferential property tax treatment, encouraging owners to ... ( read original story ...)
Plan floated for 1st soccer stadium in central Tokyo
A Tokyo ward that's home to the author of a popular soccer-themed manga series Captain Tsubasa will acquire land for the construction of a top professional league soccer stadium. ( read original story ...)
Japan to explore relaxing ‘minpaku’ vacation rental rules
Japan: The Japanese government is considering relaxing the requirements for property management businesses operating ‘minpaku’ vacation rentals [i.e. private lodgings on platforms such as Airbnb] in a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese house prices still rising, despite weakening demand
On a quarterly basis, new condo prices were up slightly by 0.22% during the latest quarter. Get weekly informed analysis on world property markets and exclusive, early access to investment ... ( read original story ...)
4 Best Ryokans With Private Onsens In Kusatsu, Japan
Kusatsu is a destination that I think everyone should at least visit once. Boasting a unique onsen (hot springs) culture and seeping in history, Kusatsu offers travelers an unforgettable experience in ... ( read original story ...)
Fishing gear in northeastern Japan to be designated cultural property
More than 3,000 pieces of fishing gear held by a museum in a city hit by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan's northeast are to be designated important folk cultural properties. ( read original story ...)