Police have referred to prosecutors their case against the manager of a Tokyo rental go-kart business suspected of renting to foreign tourists who are without a valid license and allowing them to ... ( read original story ...)
Hilton Grand Vacations acquires first property in Kyoto, Japan
Vacation ownership and travel experiences company Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) has acquired Citadines Kyoto Karasuma Gojo in Kyoto, Japan. This marks the company's first foray into the city of Kyoto ... ( read original story ...)
Hilton Grand Vacations Announces New Acquisition in Kyoto
KYOTO, Japan-- ( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, today announced it has purchased the Citadines Kyoto Karasuma Gojo in ... ( read original story ...)
Hilton Grand Vacations Announces New Acquisition in Kyoto
KYOTO, Japan-- ( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, today announced it has purchased the Citadines Kyoto Karasuma Gojo in ... ( read original story ...)
Travelodge Hotels Asia opens second property in Kyoto, Japan
To celebrate the launch, the hotel is offering promotional rates, with the offer available until 31 December 2024. ( read original story ...)
2024 Top Jobs in Japan Week 34
If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we review our database of top jobs posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. You can apply directly to these ... ( read original story ...)
Drunk Osaka cop throws bicycle at moving taxi
Osaka Prefectural Police on Sunday arrested a 28-year-old police officer allegedly throwing a bicycle at a moving taxi in Osaka City. Yoshihiro Kusakabe, a sergeant at the Toyonaka Police Station ... ( read original story ...)
Rare 886-acre ‘safari’ in Texas with its own exotic wildlife lists for $42.5M
You can go to Africa for a safari trip, or you can spend a pretty penny on 3 Creeks Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, which has its own stock of exotic animals. ( read original story ...)
Indonesian Billionaire Bachtiar Karim’s Invictus Enters Japan With Tokyo Hotel Acquisition
Indonesian palm oil billionaire Bachtiar Karim’s Singapore-based property arm Invictus Developments has ventured into the booming Japanese hospitality industry with the acquisition of Lyf Ginza Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Police officer arrested for throwing bicycle at taxi on his way home after drinking
Osaka Prefectural Police have arrested a 28-year-old police sergeant on suspicion of property damage after he threw a bicycle at a passing taxi, damaging its bumper and side mirror. According to ... ( read original story ...)
Travelodge Hotels Asia opens its fifth property in Japan
Travelodge Hotels Asia announced the opening of Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Omiya, its second property in Kyoto and fifth overall in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian shares climb after blockbuster US jobs report
Asian shares have advanced after a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report raised optimism about the economy, sparking a rally on Wall Street ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong investors turn to Japan’s hotels as funds, tourists soar to record high
Japan’s low interest rates and booming tourism are attracting investors like the Chiu family and Dorsett Hospitality International. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Daiwa House Eyes $500 Million Bet on US Real Estate Firm
Japanese homebuilder Daiwa House Industry Co. is in talks to invest about $500 million in US property developer Alliance Residential Co., according to a person with knowledge of the matter. ( read original story ...)
7 Charming Small Towns in Japan You Must Visit
This area dates to the Edo Period (1603–1867), and while Japan tends to tear down old buildings in favor of modern properties, the kura have been repurposed as cafés, museums, and boutiques. The Ohara ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo C5W’s residential rent premium over 23W widens to 19.5%
The gap is slightly below the peak seen last year. In a report, Savills revealed that average rents in the Tokyo 23W and C5W saw moderate growth in Q3/2024, returning to a positive trajectory ... ( read original story ...)