Hoshinoya Tokyo reinterprets the century-old Japanese brand’s signature countryside ryokans for an urban setting in the city’s Otemachi business district. Interiors by Azuma Architects & Associates ... ( read original story ...)
Ascott acquires first lyf-branded co-living property in Tokyo
The property will be acquired through the Ascott Serviced Residence Global Fund. The Ascott Limited, the lodging business of CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), has acquired its first lyf-branded ... ( read original story ...)
A Japanese cabin in the woods became a Covid escape for two Hongkongers, and was a source of inspiration for their work
The co-founders of AB Concept, who designed Argo at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, spent 27 months in their holiday home in a Japanese forest avoiding Covid The duo have emerged with more projects ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Japan Pursue Commercial Diplomacy to Counter China, Envoy to Tokyo Says
Japan, the world's largest LNG buyer, is a growing market for U.S. natural gas. Between 2018 and 2021 Japanese imports of U.S. LNG more than doubled, Japanese government data show ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Japan Pursue Commercial Diplomacy to Counter China, Envoy to Tokyo Says
Japan, the world's largest LNG buyer, is a growing market for U.S. natural gas. Between 2018 and 2021 Japanese imports of U.S. LNG more than doubled, Japanese government data show ... ( read original story ...)
Tapping Tokyo’s resilient residential property market
Tokyo’s residential property market is underpinned by strong fundamentals, including robust demand backed by population growth in the city and tight supply (Picture: Bloomberg)The Japanese real estate ... ( read original story ...)
Yotel to open flagship hotel in Tokyo with robo concierge
Capsule hotel brand Yotel will be opening a property in Tokyo in 2024, which will come with a Yobot concierge and motorised SmartBeds ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Property Bubble Burst Could Be Far Worse Than Japan’s
The decline in property sales comes at a time when some homebuyers refuse to repay loans for unfinished properties, magnifying the liquidity problem of the industry. ( read original story ...)
Turning a crazy cheap country Japanese house into a home — Step 3: Dragon attack!【SoraHouse】
Sayonara, sheds! As you can probably guess, the SoraHouse, the house in the Japanese countryside that we bought for just one million yen (US$7,460), is a fixer-upper that’s goin ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Banyan Tree Group moves into Japan in style with 5 new hotels
The Banyan Tree Group, a Singapore-based hospitality company with Hong Kong roots, is moving into the Japanese market in style.The company – named after a restaurant in Yung Shue Wan village on Lamma ... ( read original story ...)
Large Scale Vacancies Emerge in Tokyo From Office Consolidations, Hybrid Work Models
According to global property consultant CBRE, Tokyo's office vacancy rate rose by 0.3 points quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2022, primarily due to new vacancies emerging as a result of office ... ( read original story ...)
Just terms: States must respect property rights to secure foreign investment
By flying to Tokyo last week on a trade mission for NSW Dominic Perrottet proved he has more hide than an elephant. ( read original story ...)
Our homes are under threat from a Japanese knotweed invasion – it’s like The Day of the Triffids
HOMES are under threat from a Japanese knotweed invasion likened to The Day of the Triffids. It is creeping towards them from a nearby park. And homeowners fear the plant, which can grow 10cm a ... ( read original story ...)
Mixed Messages from Japanese Courts on Same-Sex Marriage
The Osaka District Court ruled against the constitutionality of same-sex marriage in Japan while local government in Tokyo increased access to same-sex civil partnerships this summer. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, ‘accident properties’ that have been the scene of a death carry a heavy stigma. Meet the people selling and renting these homes, often at a discount.
"I was weighing the pros and cons of the apartment when I thought, 'People have to die somewhere? What's the difference?'" a former tenant told Insider. ( read original story ...)
Here are 7 of the most scenic seaside Airbnbs near Tokyo
You can even make a mini vacation out of it, as there are many great seaside Airbnb accommodations that aren’t too far from the city. Just take a look at this list revealed by Airbnb, featuring seven ... ( read original story ...)