Masaki Hirano, a hotelier in Japan's historic city of Nikko, is facing a wave of cancellations from guests in Tokyo. Due to begin on Wednesday, a government plan offering 1.3 trillion yen ($12.6 ... ( read original story ...)
Call of the wild: The challenges of rural migration in Japan
Nakano has recruited staff locally and from Osaka, to bring fresh perspectives and energy ... First, they restored the dilapidated property, largely by themselves, before launching the accommodations, ... ( read original story ...)
Coradorables expands brand, partners with Amazon, Hankyu
Coradorables was originally slated to sell to Hankyu in Hakata and Osaka for pop-ups, as well as Mitsukoshi ... "It was a blessing to come full circle and donate our intellectual property to the very ... ( read original story ...)
Securing Japan from Chinese ‘Predatory Economics’
Japan pushed for building rules for data governance and constructing a new regime underpinned by “data free flow with trust” (DFFT). Navigating Sino-U.S. targeted decoupling, techno-nationalism, and ... ( read original story ...)
Legal advice: Will my neighbour’s Japanese knotweed affect my property?
Q My neighbour has recently discovered Japanese knotweed growing in their garden. What are the implications of this for my property?A Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant species, not native to the ... ( read original story ...)
15 Stunning Hotel Gardens
From the rolling hills of Ireland’s countryside to an urban Japanese forest that once belonged to samurais, these gorgeous green spaces are an oasis. ( read original story ...)
NEW ZENTIS HOTEL DEBUTS IN OSAKA (Japan)
Zentis Osaka, the first of a new hotel brand with designs on raising the bar on select-service hospitality, opens today in the bustling port city of Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Hotel Wrap: Samphire Rottnest to open in October, Hilton signs first DoubleTree in Auckland + MORE
Running low on hotel gossip? We've thrown everything but the kitchen sink at this week's Hotel Wrap to get you back up to scratch. ( read original story ...)
‘Ghost Houses’ Haunt a Rapidly Aging Japan
A rapidly greying society, combined with low birthrates and virtually non-existent immigration, has put Japan on the path of significant population contraction. In 2018 the population declined by 449, ... ( read original story ...)
Agreement Reached to Inaugurate ASEAN-Japan Patent Experts Meeting
On July 8, 2020, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the intellectual property (IP) offices of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member States held the Tenth Japan-ASEAN Heads of ... ( read original story ...)
Ritz-Carlton Opens Luxury Resort in Nikko, Japan
Accessible by rail or car, Nikko, and the surrounding area, has long been known as a holy place and was named an UNESCO World Heritage Site for the cultural, religious, and architectural significance ... ( read original story ...)
Cat out the bag: Serval caught after 17 days on the loose in Japan
Uh-oh. Someone let the cat out of the bag. But after 17 days on the run, an exotic African serval has been caught in the Japanese city of Shizuoka. ( read original story ...)
Fireball that lit up sky over Japan on 2 July, loud noise confirmed to be from fallen meteorite
Provided by Firstpost Fireball that lit up sky over Japan on 2 July, loud noise confirmed to be from fallen meteorite . A fireball that had brightened and lit up the Tokyo sky ... ( read original story ...)
Tadashi Yanai Net Worth: Uniqlo Founder’s Tokyo Home Is Worth $50 Million
He currently lives in a massive 16,586-square-foot property outside Tokyo. The house, which he bought for $78 million in 2001, features a driving range and a tea house. Now, the property’s value is ... ( read original story ...)
Toppan gives Japan’s workers a digital change of scenery
Japanese companies have been slower to embrace ... Your Space is already in use at a shared office opened last month by property developer Mitsui Fudosan in Tokyo. Toppan aims to have the system ... ( read original story ...)
Trump, Biden try to outdo each other on tough talk on China
China has fast become a top election issue as President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden engage in a verbal brawl over who’s better at playing the tough guy against Beijing. ( read original story ...)