A popular shop in Tokyo’s Omotesando district that deals in specialties from Niigata Prefecture will close down by the end of this year and likely move to another fashionable location in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Activists fight Tokyo gov’t over historic Jingu Stadium demolition
Activists seeking to preserve two historic sports venues and an iconic tree-lined avenue are locked in a battle with the Tokyo government over the redevelopment of one of the city's greenest ... ( read original story ...)
Mori Building to Open Toranomon Hills Station Tower this Coming Autumn
New tower will greatly enhance Toranomon Hills, transportation node connecting the world and central Tokyo and its evolution as a new international hub and global business center TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Stately station building in historic area represents gateway to Kyushu region
The station building was designed by the then Japanese railway authority's Kyushu region management bureau and constructed in 1914 as the successor to the original one. Formerly called Moji Station ... ( read original story ...)
Japan online watchdog gets power to request removal of harmful content sites
Japan's internet watchdog can request instructional posts related to murder, guns and explosives be removed from March, police said, as authorities respond to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's killer ... ( read original story ...)
Man given £200,000 bill because old house had Japanese knotweed may have to sell his new home
However, while fixing things up, the 30-year-old found Japanese knotweed canes behind a large bush that was growing next to his shed. If you've never heard of this particularly pernicious plant, it's ... ( read original story ...)
Man handed £200,000 legal bill over Japanese knotweed may have to sell new home
Japanese knotweed is an invasive species, notorious for its propensity to spread and cause damage to building structures, as well as the difficulty and expense of getting rid of it. Henderson had ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-inspired mansion in San Fernando Valley fetches $18M
Onin, created by architect Eran Gispan and designer Jae Omar, ranks as second-highest residential sale in Encino history. ( read original story ...)
Expert explains how to spot Japanese knotweed – with urgent warning on treating it
Spotting Japanese knotweed in your garden is never a good sign, particularly if you're trying to sell your home. Here, an expert shares what you should do if you spot the invasive plant ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed: 11 Leeds areas with known infestations revealed – how to stop it from spreading
Homeowners must be aware if they have Japanese Knotweed on their land and property as you can be prosecuted if you have let it spread into the wild. In addition to destroying pipes,drains and ... ( read original story ...)
Man hit with huge legal bill after selling home riddled with Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed is notorious for its habit of growing between brickwork and tarmac, ruining homeowners’ driveways, patios and drain ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed: What is it, what does it look like, and how to get rid of it
Japanese knotweed has recently been in the news after a homebuyer won a lawsuit - but why is it so bad? furniture designer sued the seller of his home after finding Japanese knotweed in his garden ... ( read original story ...)
Accountant slams ‘miscarriage of justice’ after being sued by buyer of his £700k home when Japanese knotweed was found growing behind shed and says he may have to sell his new …
It was ruled that Mr Henderson made a misrepresentation when he specifically stated in sales forms that there was 'no' knotweed affecting the property - when he could have answered 'yes' or 'not known ... ( read original story ...)
Fire drill held at important cultural property in Tokyo
The Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery, a government-designated important cultural property in Tokyo, held a fire drill on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
House-buyer sues over Japanese knotweed in garden
An accountant who sold a £700,000 property that was riddled with Japanese knotweed faces a £200,000 legal bill after the buyer successfully sued. Jonathan Downi ... ( read original story ...)
Seller faces £200,000 court bill after wrongly denying there was Japanese knotweed in garden
“Had that evidence stood alone, he would have amply satisfied me of his reasonable belief that there was no Japanese knotweed at his property.” But he went on to say that Mr Henderson’s case had been ... ( read original story ...)