Kazutoshi Kodama inspects 'misfortunate properties' in Japan, where psychological distress may occur due to past deaths on site. Rising real estate prices now attract buyers to these stigmatized homes ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, ‘haunted’ homes with dark histories start to attract new buyers
Once shunned, ‘misfortunate properties’ – the sites of murders or suicides – are becoming hot commodities in Japan’s surging property market. ( read original story ...)
As property prices soar, ‘death tainted’ homes find buyers in Japan
In Japan it used to be hard to find takers for homes where a death had occurred. But as property prices soar, more buyers are finding that discounted prices make up for a fear of restless spirits. ( read original story ...)
Osaka swindlers: Companies lose ¥1.45 billion in land fraud case
In a so-called "land fraud" case, a person pretends to be the owner, buys and sells a property without permission and winds up pocketing large amounts of money. ( read original story ...)
Why Are Hawaiians Buying Property in Japan? – Maui News
Japanese property taxes are generally delivered to home owners in April or May of each year. The annual bill can be paid all at once, or in four installments throughout the year. ( read original story ...)
Aston Martin completes its first Tokyo townhouse, crafted by the brand’s design team
The project was undertaken in partnership with luxury real estate developer Vibroa Inc and continues the firm’s ongoing dabbling in architectural design, most notably at the Aston Martin Residences in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Property Management Center Co Ltd (3276) – Investing.com
View today's Japan Property Management Center Co Ltd stock price and latest 3276 news and analysis. Create real-time notifications to follow any changes in the live stock price. ( read original story ...)
Japanese movie studio lists Honolulu property for possible high-rise development
Toho Co., the movie studio that produced the first Godzilla movie, is listing a 33,000-square-foot lot in Ala Moana, proposing the lot be used for an affordable housing tower. ( read original story ...)
The Newest Aston Martin Isn’t A Car It’s A House
The rest of the property includes plenty of high-end fixtures and fittings, including a thumping Bowers & Wilkins audio system similar to what you’ll find in one of the British brand’s cars. Aston ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s property boom looks built to last | Reuters
Tokyo is bustling. Office vacancy rates in the Asian city are around 3%, sharply lower than 15% for New York and 8% for London. Japan’s rising appeal to financiers, tourists and global buyout ... ( read original story ...)
The Ultimate Guide to Tokyo’s Best Luxury Hotels – Observer
The property's location within Tokyo Midtown connects guests directly to premier shopping, Suntory Museum and Tadao Ando's 21_21 Design Sight. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo rents rising at fastest pace in 30 years backs case for BOJ rate hikes
Higher outlays on accommodation are likely to further fuel a change in inflation expectations and behavior among households of all sizes. ( read original story ...)
Daiwa plans $690 million real estate fund as Japan market booms
Daiwa will target Japanese rental housing and hotels, assets that tend to be better insulated from inflation compared with other sectors, at a time when consumer prices are rising. ( read original story ...)
The 12 Best Hotels In Osaka 2024
This 64-room property sits atop a skyscraper in downtown Osaka and accommodation categories include Atelier Concept Rooms, which are stuffed with toys and have walls and windows which can be drawn on. ( read original story ...)
Star Asia Expands Osaka Property Portfolio with Retail Acquisition – MSN
Star Asia Investment Corporation has announced the additional acquisition of a retail property, ‘abeno nini (Retail),’ in Osaka. This acquisition is expected to enhance the liquidity and asset ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s Newest Hotel Has Private Ofuros, World-class Dining, and an Entire Floor Dedicated to Ryokan-style Rooms — and We Were Among the First to Visit – Travel + Leisure
Courtesy of Four Seasons Osaka Hotel. The property is in the historic Dojima district of the city and is just a five-minute walk from a popular shrine, Dojima Yakushido. ( read original story ...)