Warburg Pincus plans to open a Tokyo office later this year as it seeks more real estate and private equity deals in Japan, adding to the expansion of foreign investors in the market. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Daibiru picks up Sydney office tower in $600m deal
Japanese property giant Daibiru Corporation has snapped up a Sydney office block for more than $600 million, as investors from that region show increasing interest in Australian real estate. ( read original story ...)
Fairmont is bringing sky-high views and a 65-foot infinity pool to Tokyo
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will open its first-ever property in Japan this summer and is now taking reservations for the Tokyo hotel. ( read original story ...)
Japanese property cat rates down by as much as 15% at April 1: Howden Re
Howden Re has reported that risk-adjusted catastrophe reinsurance excess-of-loss (XoL) rates-on-line for Japan saw reductions of 10-15% at the April 1st ... ( read original story ...)
Disrespectful Foreign Tourists Force Closure of Japanese Shrine Fixed by Ghost of Tsushima Fans
The Watazumi Shrine on Tsushima Island has been closed to all tourists following “a grave and unforgivable act of disrespect by foreigners”. There’s no information on what exactly occurred, but the ... ( read original story ...)
The Ultimate Guide to Tokyo’s Best Luxury Hotels
Ahead of a record-breaking travel boom, the capital’s best stays fuse futuristic comforts with artisanal touches—proof that Japanese hospitality is constantly being reimagined. ( read original story ...)
Why Are Hawaiians Buying Property in Japan?
For visitors that have made the trip across the Pacific a few times, researching available vacation homes and other property in Japan is common. Some visitors look for property that could be used ... ( read original story ...)
Star Asia Expands Osaka Property Portfolio with Retail Acquisition
Star Asia Investment Corp. ( ($JP:3468) ) has shared an update. Star Asia Investment Corporation has announced the additional acquisition of a ... ( read original story ...)
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd Anticipates Completion of New Hotel, ENT TERRACE ASAKUSABASHI, in Tokyo
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd is a Japanese developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums, across Tokyo, Kanagawa prefecture, and Sapporo. In addition, the ... ( read original story ...)
OUE partners Tokyo Century to develop new hotel at Changi Airport’s T2
SINGAPORE] Property developer OUE has formed a joint venture with Japanese non-banking financial services company Tokyo Century to develop the new 255-key hotel located at Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 ... ( read original story ...)
Elliott has built significant stake in Sumitomo Realty: sources
ELLIOTT Investment Management has built a sizeable stake in Japanese real estate developer Sumitomo Realty & Development Co, said people familiar with the matter. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Elliott Builds Stake in Japan’s Sumitomo Realty & Development
Elliott Investment Management has built a stake in Sumitomo Realty & Development and shared views on the Japanese company’s operations, the property developer said. ( read original story ...)
Japanese real estate firm Open House Group now accepts XRP for property payments
Japanese real estate firm Open House Group Co., Ltd. has announced that it now accepts Ripple’s native token, XRP, as a means of payment for property. According to its statement, the Tokyo-based ... ( read original story ...)
Concrete-encased remains in Osaka Pref. ID’d as child missing since 2000s
The remains of a child recently found encased in concrete in Osaka Prefecture belong to a girl who went missing in the 2000s, police announce ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reinsurance renewals to experience increased rate pressure compared to Jan 1, poll reveals
Following the January reinsurance renewals, the industry's focus now shifts to the critical April 1 renewals in Japan, navigating a landscape shaped by ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Timeshares Are Back, and Cooler Than Ever
A new model of ownership is allowing middle-class families and wealthy vacationers alike to buy a piece of alluring properties. ( read original story ...)