New evidence released in case of Japan's longest-serving death row inmate ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Picker Beating 99% of Peers Bets on Japanese Real Estate
A top-performing fund manager for Japanese stocks is betting on a revival of the nation’s property shares after worries over the Bank of Japan’s hawkish shift drove the sector’s underperformance. ( read original story ...)
The “mistress” who read the will “giving all her property to her adulterous partner” said a shocking word while laughing in front of her children.
Hundreds of thousands of couples divorce every year in Japan. Did you know that there are cases in which an inheritance can cause unexpected problems even if the divorce was amicable? In this issue, ... ( read original story ...)
Five luxury Tokyo hotels that would be perfect for The White Lotus – if season 3 is set there
During the chat, Johnny discussed the cancellation of his Hulu sitcom Reboot when the topic of The White Lotus season three seemed to, accidentally, pop up. Johnny said: ‘He [Mike] and I had been in ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed, mould and seven more house-viewing red flags
Being aware of potential issues when buying a house, like Japanese knotweed, mould and local crime figures can save you time and money in the long run. ( read original story ...)
The New Tokyo Edition Is a Sleek Retreat in the City Skies
With unrivaled views of Ginza and a showstopping spa, the latest outpost from Edition Hotels is an urban paradise. ( read original story ...)
Accor signs two new properties in Japan
Accor will collaborate with Heiwa Real Estate Co. and Sapporo Real Estate Co. to open Mercure Tokyo Hibiya and Hotel Sousei Sapporo – MGallery respectively. ( read original story ...)
5 new luxury hotel openings in Asia to look out for in 2023, from island living at the Maldives’ Six Senses Kanuhura and Italian grandeur at Bulgari Hotel Tokyo, to AndBeyond …
The luxury hotel magnates of the world are looking east to set up new extravagant trademark outposts. If you aren't sure where your next holiday should be, this read may help. Come April 4, Bulgari ... ( read original story ...)
A Day of Remembrance: Reflecting on the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII
The devastating movement forced some 120,000 Americans to leave their homes and businesses and be placed into remote barracks. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Americans lives’ during WWII mass incarceration shown in rare Ansel Adams’ images
Ansel Adams presented a positive view of the incarcerated, a stark contrast to the actual upheaval of relocation and bleak conditions of the camps. ( read original story ...)
You can ride like a Jedi on this ‘Star Wars’-inspired hoverbike that just went on sale for $550,000. See it in action.
A Tokyo-based company, ALI Technologies ... "I was told that it cannot be used on public roads yet, so I would like to practice flying it on private property first, even over the ocean in Shonan," he ... ( read original story ...)
Japan IDs balloons spotted in its airspace 4 years ago as Chinese spy craft
Balloons seen in Japanese airspace between 2019 and 2021 are presumed to have been Chinese spy craft, Japan’s Ministry of Defense said Wednesday. The balloons were spotted in Japan’s Kagoshima ... ( read original story ...)
The Okura Tokyo Wins Top Five-Star Rating in the Forbes Travel Guide 2023
The Okura Tokyo, the iconic flagship property of Okura Nikko Hotels, has been awarded five stars in the hotel category of the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide ... ( read original story ...)
Japan removes legal barrier to shooting down spy balloons
Japan has removed a legal barrier to shooting down suspicious objects flying in its airspace amid fears the country must increasingly contend with intrusions by foreign spy balloons. ( read original story ...)
Japan Suspects Chinese Spy Balloons Violated Its Airspace
Japan is debating the appropriate response to tackle such surveillance following the U.S. shootdown of a balloon from China. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Condo Market Shows Early Cooling Signs on BOJ Risks
Tokyo’s condo market is showing early signs of cooling after policy tweaks by the Bank of Japan spurred speculation that mortgage burdens may rise, prompting some homebuyers to think twice before ... ( read original story ...)