Keiko Yamazaki, a board member of the Japanese Coalition for Animal Welfare, said the problem went beyond property damage. “A big issue here is biodiversity,” she said. “As an island, Japan has long ... ( read original story ...)
Are flying taxis set to soar in Japan or face turbulence from tech and safety barriers?
A consortium is planning to kick-start flying taxis in Japan by first building “vertiports” in several cities. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Johnny’s talent agency group owns Tokyo real estate valued at est. $260 million
The former Johnny & Associates Inc. entertainment agency group owns at least 13 pieces of land and 11 buildings in Tokyo valued at an estimated 37.9 billion yen (about $260.3 million), the Mainichi ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s housing market pain: why Japan could be next
China's property crisis is just one of many signs that Asia's housing sector troubles are far from over Japan could be in for a shock if a shift from years of ultra-loose monetary policy pushes up ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s luxury hotel operators to open properties to woo foreign tourists
Imperial Hotel plans to introduce a property in Kyoto by early 2026 and embark on the renovation of the main building of its flagship hotel in Tokyo during the 2030s. These plans come to meet the ... ( read original story ...)
How much does Cheslin Kolbe get paid at Tokyo Sungoliath?
Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe is one of the hottest properties in rugby and Suntory have been willing to splash the cash to bring him to Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Casino Construction Gets Underway For First Casino In Japan
After several years of delays, construction on Japan’s first casino has now begun in Osaka. The $8.1 billion project is being built on the reclaimed island of Yumeshima, located in Osaka Bay. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s first integrated resort with casino breaks ground in Osaka
In a historic moment for Japan, construction has commenced on Osaka’s integrated resort (IR) project, marking the inception of the country’s first-ever casino. Government’s approval of a revised ... ( read original story ...)
Buying property in Asia? Real estate specialists give their investment tips
It's a good time for homeowners in Hong Kong to buy now, but investors hunting for yield might want to think twice, says Peter Churchouse of Portwood Capital. ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed case boosts mediation
Japanese knotweed has cursed British property ever since the mid-19th century, when the invasive plant was first imported as a curiosity for keen upper-class amateur botanists. Over the past few years ... ( read original story ...)
Divers have found wreckage, 5 remains from Osprey aircraft that crashed off Japan, US Air Force says
The CV-22 Osprey carrying eight American personnel crashed last Wednesday off Yakushima island during a training mission. ( read original story ...)
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison’s billion-dollar property portfolio, from a villa in Kyoto and a Japanese-inspired estate in California, to an island in Hawaii and Frank …
Larry Ellison has owned and sold many residences in Lake Tahoe, where stars like Frank Sinatra, Cher, Alanis Morissette and Liza Minelli have lived The tech entrepreneur also splurged US$300 million ... ( read original story ...)
Unlike Japan, China’s property crisis won’t lead to lost decades
China's crisis stems from overenthusiastic investment while Japan's was a result of speculation and bank profligacy To revitalise its economy and calm international jitters, Beijing should look to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s aging population offers a roadmap for the US economy’s inflation battle
Eurizon economists say that sticky inflation isn't as much of a risk as some believe, and the US risks outright deflation instead. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific stocks turn lower as China property stocks plunge
PPI Services for October +2.3% y/y (expected +2.1%) China (SHCOMP) -0.42%. China's industrial profits continues to shrink in ... ( read original story ...)
The 11 best hotels in Tokyo for your next Japan getaway
From intimate bespoke luxury properties, to mega points hotel with a dozen onsite dining options, these are the best hotels in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)