DUBAI, DUBAI, UAE, March 1, 2018 / EINPresswire.com / -- The Middle East Intellectual Property Group (ME-IPG) of Japan are conducting an education drive as part of their commitment to the fight against counterfeit goods. The events will be held at Festival ... ( read original story ...)
30 years after government apology, Japanese-Canadian woman remembers her role in it
"Like all Japanese-Canadians, they were incarcerated, removed from their homes and communities," she said. "Their property was confiscated and sold." Her father owned a restaurant in Vancouver that he was forced to abandon. It had been on the corner of ... ( read original story ...)
Australia’s immigration debate flares up over property prices
While policymakers in countries such as Japan, China and South Korea brace for declining populations due to low birth rates, Australia is on track for a demographic explosion. Government figures released in December showed the number of people living in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan helps Vietnam tighten intellectual property management
Hanoi (VNA) – The Japan Patent Office (JPO) will assist the Intellectual Property Department (IPD) under the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology in implementing a project to comprehensively improve its ability in processing applications for ... ( read original story ...)
SC Global unveils first luxury resort residence in Japan
Luxury property developer SC Global Developments has unveiled its first luxury residence in Japan called Setsu Niseko. Located in the popular ski resort town of Niseko in Hokkaido, the condo hotel will feature 150 luxury apartments that range from studio ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese government admits it falsified documents in scandal linked to PM Abe’s wife
TOKYO — Japan’s Finance Ministry acknowledged Monday that it doctored ... the ministry department in charge of state property transactions, mostly at its regional unit in Osaka, Aso said. He said the documents were falsified to match explanations ... ( read original story ...)
Australians’ interest in Japan driving waves of offshore property investment
Australians are taking advantage of Japan’s cheaper property market in droves, with ski towns becoming increasingly popular for investment. Experts say the lower entry price for Japanese property compared with Sydney and Melbourne is an attractive ... ( read original story ...)
Japan invests big in Vietnamese real estate
Prior to that, another large Japanese investor, Mitsubishi Corporation, had co-operated with Vietnamese property developer Bitexco, to develop 240 low-rise housing units and two high-rise condominiums among a total of more than 1,000 low-rise and 17 high-r ... ( read original story ...)
Oakwood to Open 3 New Properties in Japan
While it offers just 40 units in studio and one-bedroom formats, the property similarly comes with fully furnished kitchens, household appliances, and Wi-Fi. Most anticipated of all is the Oakwood Hotel and Apartments Shin-Osaka, the group’s first ... ( read original story ...)
Young Australian property investors look to buy in Japan
Young Australians fed up with rising house prices in Australia are looking as far afield as Japan to invest in their first property. New data from currency exchange OFX reveals Australians are transferring cash into Japanese Yen more than ever before ... ( read original story ...)
Hotel Gracery to Open in Osaka
Construction is underway on Hotel Gracery Namba — the first Gracery property in Osaka. Leading Japanese hotelier Fujita Kanko Inc. announced plans to open the hotel in summer 2019, marking the 11 th hotel in the Gracery brand portfolio upon opening. ( read original story ...)
How to fix Japan’s ‘excessive residential supply’ woes
Japan must find ways to address its growing issue with vacant ... The dilemma also hinges on a combination of misguided housing policies and runaway land purchases and property development. Towns and villages grappling with depopulation are loosening ... ( read original story ...)
Live Like a Modern Day Emperor and Experience the Best of Tokyo
But since we can’t move into Japan’s Imperial Palace, we’ll stay next door at the Palace Hotel Tokyo. The 290-room property sits across the moat on the waters near the Imperial Palace gardens, offering lush balcony views of the park in the center of ... ( read original story ...)
Curling charms hot property in Olympic bronze-winning team’s hometown
Miniature curling stone charms have become a sold-out success at a shrine in the hometown of the Japanese women's curling team which won bronze at the recent Pyeongchang Olympics. In addition to being sold, the charms were given to the women who play for ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed: what estate agents need to know
When it comes to property, ‘Japanese knotweed’ are the two words most homeowners and prospective buyers do not want to hear. With a knotweed infestation estimated in every 10km2 of the UK, this non-native plant is able to push through cracks in ... ( read original story ...)
Property giant makes major Tokyo investment with Clifford Chance’s aid
Clifford Chance advised a Singapore-headquartered global properties giant making a major investment in Tokyo. The Magic Circle outfit acted for Frasers Hospitality on its SG$250m investment to build a new serviced residence in Tokyo’s Ginza district. ( read original story ...)