After a day of sightseeing, I came back [to my Tokyo hotel room] around 7.30 pm, unlocked my room like usual, took off my clothes, and lay down on the bed. 'Then I noticed a weird smell. 'At first I ... ( read original story ...)
Drama film crew’s lighting leaves scorch mark on cultural property in Japan’s Maebashi
Heat from lighting equipment used to film a drama has left a scorch mark on the floor of Rinkokaku, a national important cultural property ... ( read original story ...)
Lone Star Funds buys 175-room hotel in Japan
Private equity company Lone Star Funds has revealed the completion of the acquisition of a 175-room hotel in Yokohama, Japan, for an undisclosed amount. Purchased by an affiliate of Lone Star Real ... ( read original story ...)
Paradise reclaimed: check in at Japan’s all-villa Rosewood Miyakojima, where nature and luxury blend seamlessly in Okinawa’s ravishing Miyako Islands
The secluded sanctuary, comprising 55 villas, embraces nature and embodies Rosewood's A Sense of Place philosophy, infusing the guest's experience with cultural and ecological wonder The newly opened ... ( read original story ...)
Hoshino Resorts Debuts Mountain Hotel Brand as Japan Tourism Surges
Hoshino Resorts is launching a new mountain hotel brand called Lucy, debuting in September at Oze National Park. Lucy will offer consistent amenities like private rooms, modern toilets, showers, meals ... ( read original story ...)
Historic red brick building in Sapporo to rent spaces for weddings, events
Couples will soon have the chance to hold their weddings at the Red Brick Office, a national important cultural property in this northern J ... ( read original story ...)
Exploring the investment potential of Tokyo’s office market
Recovery has not been evenly distributed across the five central wards. The Tokyo office market has made steady progress in recovering from the trough experienced during the pandemic. However, Savills ... ( read original story ...)
One-room condo investments are increasingly out of reach for Japan’s salaried workers
One-room condos, or studios, were once an attractive investment for young professionals, but prices are moving beyond the reach of many, as property values climb, and Japan returns to a "world with ... ( read original story ...)
Recent trends in Japan’s logistics property investment market revealed
Total investment increased by 11% YoY in 2024. According to preliminary data aggregated by MSCI, investment activity in Japan continues its rising trend, with total investment volume in 2024 up 11% ... ( read original story ...)
Nomura Is Said to Sell Tokyo Building to Real Estate Affiliate
Nomura Holdings Inc. sold a training center in central Tokyo to its real estate affiliate, people with knowledge of the matter said. ( read original story ...)
Divorce in Japan: Custody, Property and Prenups Explained
We all hope for a happy marriage. That said, the rate of divorce in Japan hovers around 35%, meaning that around one out of three married couples separate. According to the Ministry of Internal ... ( read original story ...)
Nomura sells Tokyo training center to real estate affiliate – report
Nomura Holdings (NYSE:NMR) offloaded its training center in Tokyo’s Minato district to Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc. (OTCPK:NMEHF), its real estate affiliate, according to a media report dated ... ( read original story ...)
This Gorgeous Island Is in Japan’s Only ‘Blue Zone’—and It Just Got a Luxury Hotel
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts just opened its first resort in Japan—on Okinawa's Miyako Island—and Travel + Leisure was the first in. ( read original story ...)
You’ll Want to Stay at These Hotels in Japan Before They Get Too Hard to Book
Escape the crowds and discover a quieter Japan at these 12 hotels, from mountaintop ryokan to island hideaways. ( read original story ...)
1 in 3 homes in Japan could be abandoned by 2038, say experts
Rural towns are offering grants to new and returning residents in hopes of reviving abandoned homes, as young people move to bigger cities for work. ( read original story ...)
Condemned manor house in Hokkaido gets reprieve as important cultural property
The history of the former Soma family residence -- a manor built in Hakodate, Hokkaido, in 1908 that was the private residence of ... ( read original story ...)