OSAKA, Japan, June 16 (Reuters) - Three months after eastern Japan was struck by a massive earthquake and tsunami, gloom has once again settled over Osaka's long-depressed property market. After ... ( read original story ...)
Centara Hotels & Resorts Strengthens Leadership Team with Strategic General Manager Appointments in Japan and Nepal
Centara Hotels & Resorts, is proud to announce the appointment of two seasoned hospitality professionals to lead key properties in Japan and Nepal. Andy Noh has been named General Manager of Centara ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign Investors Return to Tokyo Property Market – WSJ
Hungry for yield and a safe haven amid Europe's debt woes, foreign investors are returning to an asset they once shunned: Tokyo property. ( read original story ...)
Japan firm offers bear hunting insurance to local gov’ts as law broadens rifle use
As bear-related injuries rise in Japan, an insurance company is offering to cover local governments for damages related to wildlife control o・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s crucial vote: Why Sunday’s election could reshape country’s future — all you need to know
Japan holds Upper House elections every three years to fill half the chamber’s 248 seats. This year, 124 regular seats and one extra vacancy are being contested. ( read original story ...)
Look who’s hot: High rents, low vacancies push office demand to Toyko’s outer ring
As rents rise and offices become harder to find in Tokyo’s central business districts, some tenants are moving to the metropolis’ outer wards. Vacancy rates in Tokyo’s non-c ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Far-right parties play immigration card ahead of vote
As Japan prepares to vote for the House of Councilors, right-wing politicians are challenging PM Shigeru Ishiba over immigration. They complain of rowdy tourists, shady foreign workers — and rich ... ( read original story ...)
Why Land in Tokyo’s Denenchofu Comes at a Premium
Tokyo’s Denenchofu neighborhood is home to some of Japan’s most exclusive real estate—but what makes it so expensive? From its garden city roots to strict zoning and elite appeal, discover why this ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s “death-tainted” homes gain appeal as property prices surge | Video
As property prices surge in Japan, jiko bukken - homes where murders or suicides occured - are becoming more popular, thanks to the massive discounts that come with their lingering stigma. Some jiko ... ( read original story ...)
Japan property lures private equity with solid yields … – Nasdaq
A new wave of big private equity players including KKR & Co is moving in on Japan's property market, drawn by attractive yield spreads with Japan's low interest rates and by prospective deals with ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest man for attempted arson at tourist go-kart company
Yuga Matsuoka, the 28-year-old suspect, confessed to the crime, calling the sound from the karts’ engines 'noisy' and 'stressful.” ... ( read original story ...)
Far East Hospitality adds two Osaka properties to Japan portfolio
Far East Hospitality has expanded its presence in Japan with the launch of two new properties in Osaka under the Far East Village brand. ( read original story ...)
Far East Hospitality opens two hotels in Osaka
SINGAPORE] Far East Hospitality announced on Tuesday (Jul 15) the opening of two hotels in the Namba South and Honmachi districts in Osaka, in a bid to expand its presence in Japan. This is in ... ( read original story ...)
I visited Tokyo in search of designer deals. Here’s what I discovered
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank Corp. Plans to Buy Osaka Property for More Than $600 Million …
SoftBank Corp. plans to buy an industrial property in Osaka for more than $600 million to set up a big data center for artificial-intelligence applications. The Japanese telecom unit of SoftBank ... ( read original story ...)
Gates Launches $75M Tokyo Real Estate Tokenization on Oasys Blockchain
Gates Inc. to tokenize $75 million in Tokyo real estate on Oasys blockchain, enhancing liquidity and global investor access with plans for $200B expansion. ( read original story ...)