Japan's businesses are pinning hopes on an inbound tourism recovery as the country resumed the process of accepting foreign tourists for the first time since suspending it more than two years ago due ... ( read original story ...)
Moves to inform visitors about Japan’s COVID rules advance as doors reopen to tourists
As Japan reopened to foreign tourists on June 10, the tourism industry and department stores have high hopes for a recovery of their business ... ( read original story ...)
The last Japanese American farm on the Peninsula will not longer turn a profit, but that’s by design
Plans are to turn the historic, commercial Hatano Farm over to Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for use as a native plant farm. ( read original story ...)
From the Urban Capital to Fukui’s Zen Village: Experience Authentic Japanese Culture With Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo’s Latest Package
Zen meditation, Buddhist vegan cuisine, and cultural exploration are what Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo promises with its new package in collaboration with Hakujukan in Fukui prefecture. Coinciding with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s June 10 reopening: tourism sector braces for surge of travel-starved visitors eager to ‘experience, not see’ the country
As borders further reopen, tourism firms are reporting a surge in bookings and more inquiries about cycling, hiking, eating, skiing trips from US, Europe, Australia. However, pandemic restrictions in ... ( read original story ...)
Australian residential land value to GDP ratio now higher than Japan at height of 1989 bubble
ABC finance host Alan Kohler has shared a “scary” chart to illustrate Australia’s housing bubble – likening the current situation to Japan before the “lost decade” crash that saw prices drop 70 per ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-based investor grabs McKinney rental community
A Japanese investor has snapped up a McKinney rental community. Yamasa Corp. is an Okayama-based conglomerate that invests in everything from slot machines ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s fringe locations are drawing multifamily investors’ attention
The pace of demand in Japan’s mature multifamily market mirrors established ... “Decent investment opportunities are harder to come by with property prices soaring and capitalization rates going down ... ( read original story ...)
New Japanese law may allow seizure of stolen crypto
Japan’s Justice Ministry is reportedly considering ... the law only outlines that the type of assets that can be seized are physical property, monetary claims, and movable assets such as ... ( read original story ...)
8 Of The Best Hotels In Japan
Some are pumped with steamy onsens, some ikebana displays and others casually fare free-flowing champagne dinners because, why not? ( read original story ...)
Fairmont Is Launching Its First Hotel In Japan in 2025
While we might not be able to travel to Japan so soon, we're already bookmarking Fairmont Tokyo for our next trip to the city. ( read original story ...)
Should we buy a property that used to have Japanese knotweed?
Should we buy a property that used to have Japanese knotweed?We’re buying a flat in south London. The vendor told us they found one knotweed plant in the fron ... ( read original story ...)
Behind the scenes at deceased estate: Huge Laingholm property finally sells
The clifftop house, which was built in 1994 for a Japanese billionaire, is believed to have sold for less. Ian Morrow of Market Ready, who was contracted to organise and commission the work, describes ... ( read original story ...)
At 83, Japanese becomes oldest to sail solo across Pacific
An 83-year-old Japanese adventurer returned home Saturday after successfully completing his solo, nonstop voyage across the Pacific, ... ( read original story ...)
Did You Know About This Tokyo Inn That Treats You Like A Writer?
Head to Homeikan Inn if you want to experience the real-life scenario of being a writer while staying in an atmospheric old place in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tiger & Bunny’ Adaptation Takes Shape as SK Global Options Anime Property
The property was previously set up in 2015 at ... The deal also involved ANEW, a company that had backing from the Japanese public and private sectors and sought to accelerate the translation ... ( read original story ...)