Japan’s capital is a beacon of urban luxury, from established international brands to talk-of-the-town boutique newcomers. ( read original story ...)
Opinion | China Is Turning Japanese
I’m turning Japanese, I think I’m turning Japanese, I really think so.” Is China’s economy turning Japanese? Other Chinese property developers such as Country Garden, Fantasia Holdings and Sunac are ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto: ‘I love the way London mixes old and new – it’s a good energy’
Few architectural commissions could be as delicate as this one. In 2019 the Champagne house Ruinart decided to erect a new visitors’ pavilion at its 1729 site, on the legendary Saint-Nicaise Hill in ... ( read original story ...)
Who Paid for Adams Real Estate Chief Jesse Hamilton’s Japan Trip, Council Member Asks Following Report by THE CITY
The chair of the City Council’s government operations committee Friday demanded answers to conflict-of-interest questions raised by a vacation in Japan that included both the mayoral appointee who ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Swindlers: A Fictional Look At Land-Fraud Scandals
Tokyo Swindlers , a novel that is the basis for a new Netflix Japan series, is a contemporary Japanese crime thriller that, according to the publisher, unravels an intricate web of deception and greed ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo go-kart operator busted for renting to unlicensed tourists
Police have referred to prosecutors their case against the manager of a Tokyo rental go-kart business suspected of renting to foreign tourists who are without a valid license and allowing them to ... ( read original story ...)
Hilton Grand Vacations acquires first property in Kyoto, Japan
Vacation ownership and travel experiences company Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) has acquired Citadines Kyoto Karasuma Gojo in Kyoto, Japan. This marks the company's first foray into the city of Kyoto ... ( read original story ...)
Hilton Grand Vacations Announces New Acquisition in Kyoto
KYOTO, Japan-- ( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, today announced it has purchased the Citadines Kyoto Karasuma Gojo in ... ( read original story ...)
Hilton Grand Vacations Announces New Acquisition in Kyoto
KYOTO, Japan-- ( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, today announced it has purchased the Citadines Kyoto Karasuma Gojo in ... ( read original story ...)
Travelodge Hotels Asia opens second property in Kyoto, Japan
To celebrate the launch, the hotel is offering promotional rates, with the offer available until 31 December 2024. ( read original story ...)
2024 Top Jobs in Japan Week 34
If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we review our database of top jobs posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. You can apply directly to these ... ( read original story ...)
Drunk Osaka cop throws bicycle at moving taxi
Osaka Prefectural Police on Sunday arrested a 28-year-old police officer allegedly throwing a bicycle at a moving taxi in Osaka City. Yoshihiro Kusakabe, a sergeant at the Toyonaka Police Station ... ( read original story ...)
Rare 886-acre ‘safari’ in Texas with its own exotic wildlife lists for $42.5M
You can go to Africa for a safari trip, or you can spend a pretty penny on 3 Creeks Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, which has its own stock of exotic animals. ( read original story ...)
Indonesian Billionaire Bachtiar Karim’s Invictus Enters Japan With Tokyo Hotel Acquisition
Indonesian palm oil billionaire Bachtiar Karim’s Singapore-based property arm Invictus Developments has ventured into the booming Japanese hospitality industry with the acquisition of Lyf Ginza Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Police officer arrested for throwing bicycle at taxi on his way home after drinking
Osaka Prefectural Police have arrested a 28-year-old police sergeant on suspicion of property damage after he threw a bicycle at a passing taxi, damaging its bumper and side mirror. According to ... ( read original story ...)
Travelodge Hotels Asia opens its fifth property in Japan
Travelodge Hotels Asia announced the opening of Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Omiya, its second property in Kyoto and fifth overall in Japan. ( read original story ...)