Whether you prefer soaking in Tokyo skyline views or a steamy onsen bath, Japan’s capital offers infinite ways to guarantee satisfaction for every type of traveler. ( read original story ...)
How Mapletree REITs weather the interest rate storm
Astute capital management strategies, divestments, recycling programmes by the three Mapletree S-REITs could attract investors ... ( read original story ...)
College protests updates: LA mayor condemns ‘absolutely detestable violence’ at UCLA protest
Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza. Many pro-Palestinian protesters are calling for their colleges to divest of funds from ... ( read original story ...)
MGM Resorts Sees Gains From New Marriott Loyalty Tie-up
MGM Resorts discussed its loyalty deal with Marriott International as part of its first quarter 2024 earnings call. ( read original story ...)
Aman’s Sibling Brand Has Just Opened in Tokyo — and We Were One of the First to Stay
Described a more "energetic" take on the storied Aman brand, Janu Tokyo is the first of 12 Janu Hotels set to open worldwide. ( read original story ...)
College protests updates: Violence erupts between opposing protesters at UCLA
Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.Many pro-Palestinian protesters are calling for their colleges to divest of funds from ... ( read original story ...)
A review of the brand-new Tokyo Edition, Ginza: Intimate glamour in the heart of Japan’s capital
The Tokyo Edition, Ginza had its grand opening in March. The 86 rooms, including 10 suites, are luxurious and full of chic design touches. Great service and a prime location have this writer eager to ... ( read original story ...)
What are Akiya houses? Why does Japan have so many empty homes?
The number of vacant houses in Japan has topped nine million. Government figures released on Tuesday show the number of empty houses, as of October 2023, was up by more than half a million since the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese town builds giant screen to block views of Mount Fuji and deter tourist crowds
A Japanese town, known for its near-perfect views of the iconic Mount Fuji, is fighting back against hordes of tourists. Fujikawaguchiko, in the northern foothills of the mountain, boasts a number of ... ( read original story ...)
Town in Japan blocks view of Mount Fuji to drive away foreign tourists: ‘their manners are worrying’
Locals say foreign visitors are littering, ignoring traffic rules and trespassing, as they flood the area searching for that perfect shot of the iconic mountain. ( read original story ...)
Japanese town to build screen blocking Mount Fuji view in bid to fend off tourists
Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, known for its photo spots, began constructing a screen to block the view of Mount Fuji; foreign tourists have triggered complaints from residents. ( read original story ...)
To deter tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mt. Fuji
Last year, Japan had more than 25 million visitors ... In Kyoto, a famous geisha district recently decided to close some private-property alleys. Locals are uncertain about what to do. Motomochi said ... ( read original story ...)
Plummeting Japanese yen turns country into ‘shopping paradise,’ drawing Chinese tourists
The Japanese yen hit a 34-year low against the dollar on Monday, but the weak currency has turned Japan into a shopping paradise, with a large number of international tourists flocking to the country ... ( read original story ...)
YOTEL PARTNERS WITH FRASERS HOSPITALITY TO LAUNCH YOTEL TOKYO GINZA IN 2025
TOKYO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — YOTEL today announced its partnership with Singapore -based Frasers Hospitality, to open the first YOTEL hotel in Japan in early 2025. YOTEL Tokyo Ginza is located ... ( read original story ...)
GBN expat secrets – Japan: ‘It’s an amazing blend of old and new – you’re only a few minutes away from an ancient temple or a robot cafe’
Elliot Hicks relocated to Tokyo, Japan last year, and resides in the Shinjuku area at the heart of the city. He spoke exclusively to GB News about life in the capital, the difficulties of finding a ... ( read original story ...)
Falling yen is great for 2 sectors in Japan
The big story in global foreign exchange markets right now is the continued slide in the yen, to a fresh 34-year low. As tourists in Japan buy luxury goods at a significant discount, retail rents and ... ( read original story ...)