Japan Rises as a Free-Trade Leader as the U.S. Sinks

But there’s a fourth reason for Japan’s recent enthusiasm for free trade -- the increasing importance of intellectual property in rich-country exports. This phenomenon has mostly flown under the radar, but is slowly changing the whole way that ... ( read original story ...)

Property Perfect links up with Japanese firm

PROPERTY Perfect Plc has set a joint venture firm with Japan-based Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd to develop condominium project on Sukhumvit 59, the listed developer’s chief executive officer Chainid Adhyanasakul said in a filing with the Stock Exchange of ... ( read original story ...)

Neighbours sue pensioner over Japanese knotweed invasion

“The Japanese knotweed was first recorded on my land in 2001, 26 years after it had been present on Mr and Mrs Smith’s property. “Their solicitors are saying that the Japanese knotweed presence on the adjoining land reduces the value of the ... ( read original story ...)

Everything You Just Can’t Miss in Japan

The luxury hotel has 215 rooms and 57 residential suites that overlook Osaka city. Contemporary art and floor to ceiling glass accents give the property a modern flair. In the evening, dine at Michelin star Pierre restaurant for haute French cuisine ... ( read original story ...)

Four Tokyo Lawyers Depart Freshfields to Form Japanese Boutique

Tokyo partners Akiko Yamakawa and Kazuki Okada founded Tokyo ... Litigation partner Okada, who focuses on cross-border litigation, employment and intellectual property disputes, and international arbitration, previously led Freshfields’ disputes practice ... ( read original story ...)