OSAKA -- Faced with a shrinking population back home, leading Japanese homebuilders have taken their rivalry to some of the U.S.'s biggest housing markets. Sekisui House, Daiwa House Industry and ... ( read original story ...)
ZENTIS OSAKA LAUNCHES ART-IN-RESIDENCE: ITU’S CROSSOVER – A COLLABORATION WITH ARTIST ITU’ (Japan)
Paris-based Japanese artist itu', who has garnered international recognition for his eccentric style, has brought his vision to Zentis Osaka with a captivating installation that has the design-forward ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan is the envy of Australia’s desperate housing planners
Unlike in Japan, Australia’s restrictive planning rules and housing policy constrain the market’s ability to respond to rising demand. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s new lifestyle hub to gradually open
A new mixed-use development in Osaka that promises to facilitate innovation, well-being and a challenge-mindset for residents, visitors and businesses is set to partially open within weeks. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s new lifestyle hub to gradually open
A new mixed-use development in Osaka that promises to facilitate innovation, well-being and a challenge-mindset for residents, visitors and businesses is set to partially open within weeks. ( read original story ...)
Zentis Osaka add colour to the experience with Artist-in-Residence itu’
At UPSTAIRZ Bar, head bartender Norihiko Furuse has concocted an original cocktail that’s as layered in flavours and aromas as itu’s distinctive style. The vodka-based drink opens with a subtle scent ... ( read original story ...)
Abandoned Japanese temples are a great new tourism investment, start-up PlanetDao says
Company wants to turn a growing number of vacant temples and onsens into unique lodgings, with buy-in starting at 34,540 yen (US$217). ( read original story ...)
Abandoned Japanese temples are a great new tourism investment, says start-up PlanetDao
Company wants to turn Japan's growing number of vacant temples and onsens into unique lodgings, with buy-in starting at 34,540 yen (US$217) Start-up PlanetDao is seeking 34 million yen (US$212,134) ... ( read original story ...)
Palace Hotel Tokyo Garners Coveted Three Keys in MICHELIN Guide
Palace Hotel Tokyo, the luxury property that’s become one of Japan’s most loved hotels since its unveiling in 2012, has been awarded Three Keys by MICHELIN Guide in recognition of its achievements in ... ( read original story ...)
47 nations to build own pavilions at Osaka Expo
Forty-seven nations are currently planning to construct Type A self-built pavilions at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, people familiar with the matter said Wednesday. Initially, 60 nations ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani Looking To Sell LA Mansion Because Japanese Media Won’t Leave Him Alone
Shohei Ohtani and his new wife Mamiko Tanaka bought a mansion in Los Angeles in May and they are already looking to sell it because of Japanese media ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean casino industry prepping to hold off latest Japan competition
Japan has an MGM IR coming in 2030, and Korea is looking to the latest Mohegan property to help keep customers close to home. ( read original story ...)
All About Emma Navarro’s Parents, Kelly and Ben Navarro
Emma Navarro is the daughter of Kelly and Ben Navarro. Here's what to know about the tennis star's mom and dad. ( read original story ...)
Keppel acquires data center in Tokyo
Keppel has acquired a data center in Tokyo, Japan. Keppel DC REIT Management Pte. Ltd, manager of Keppel DC REIT, and Keppel Ltd. announced this week that the companies have entered into an agreement ... ( read original story ...)
You can buy this $5,500 house in Japan—and there are millions more like it
Japan has millions of 'akiya' that have been abandoned. A new site aims to connect foreigners with these inexpensive houses. ( read original story ...)
Regional Japan Lender Dangles Megabank Salaries for Market Hires
Yamaguchi Financial Group Inc., a regional lender headquartered on the western tip of Japan’s biggest island, is considering paying new hires with securities market expertise around the same ... ( read original story ...)