South Korea wants the World Trade Organization to create a panel to review Japan's export restrictions on chemicals sent to the country, alleging the move unfairly singles it out in violation of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Welcome New Hotel Brand Zentis
The Zentis Osaka is scheduled to open its doors on the 15th of July. It will have a strong focus on design and has already become a member of the Design Hotels catalog of properti ... ( read original story ...)
Expats buy their dream house in Japan’s countryside
In a country known for sky-high real estate prices, buying a large country home (or "kominka") in Japan is still affordable, and for this couple, it was a dream come true. ( read original story ...)
Fearing Germs on Steering Wheels, Japanese Shun Car-Sharing
The coronavirus pandemic may have permanently damaged Japanese drivers’ willingness to share a steering wheel. ( read original story ...)
Many Osaka schools aren’t taking COVID-19 risks seriously
Across Osaka, June 15 marked the first day back for many public schools. And although news stories have covered the staggered classroom schedules and socia ... ( read original story ...)
Lesson of the Golden Sun
The company sold a portion of the property to Vulcan Real Estate ... In addition to Zeng, the plaintiffs are Kaitong Chen of China; Mari Kusada of Osaka, Japan; Hao Liu, a Chinese citizen; Rengui Liu ... ( read original story ...)
Zentis brand set for debut in Osaka
Japan's Palace Hotel Co is gearing up for the debut of new brand Zentis is Osaka. Zentis Osaka is set to open in the third quarter of this year with a new-build 212 room property. The 16-storey hotel ... ( read original story ...)
The scandal of Trump’s China policy
US strategy toward the Peoples Republic of China has rested for more than four decades on two basic propositions. The first is that the Chinese economy would be changed irreversibly by the rising ... ( read original story ...)
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Elevates Presence in Japan, Introduces Wyndham Grand and Wyndham Garden Brands
Both hotels, which have recently undergone upgrades, mark the debut of their brands in the country and make Wyndham the first global hotel company to expand into the emerging destinations of Awashima ... ( read original story ...)
Best outdoor adventure parks near Tokyo
Get out and about – escape the city for these family-friendly adventure parks, playgrounds and outdoor attractions ... ( read original story ...)
Accelerating global expansion by adding an English version of OWNR by RENOSY Assisting foreign Japanese real estate owners
GA technologies Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President, CEO and Representative Director: Ryo Higuchi; securities code: 3491; "the Company"), operator of the "RENOSY" comprehensive real ... ( read original story ...)
News Navigator: What is mahjong gambling, and when is it punishable in Japan?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have concerning mahjong gambling following the resignation of Japan's No. 2 prosecutor ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s what you need to know before getting a pet in Japan
If time spent at home during COVID-19 made you want to get your own furry friend, here are some points to consider before committing to a new pet. ( read original story ...)
Before and after: How this ‘dated’ property was transformed into a light-filled family home
The project is sentimental for Nemeny, not only because it was his home and is now on the market, but because it also marks the first official project of his new architecture firm Marker. Prior to the ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan’s global image morphed from military empire to eccentric pop-culture superpower
From Godzilla to Pokémon, the changing image of Japan has been shaped by its cultural exports beloved in the West. ( read original story ...)
Asia’s real estate investors find escape from coronavirus in sheds and beds
The rise in online shopping and working from home has driven a spike in demand for investing in last-mile logistics and warehousing space. Multifamily housing is also seeing increased interest as the ... ( read original story ...)