A body wrapped in a clothlike material was found inside a vacant shop in a building in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto on May 29, and police a・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Letter reveals SLO County soldier’s World War II experiences. How did it end up in Japan?
A long-lost letter discovered by a Japanese historian in an old book sheds new light on the wartime experiences of a San Luis Obispo County man. Edward “Eddie” Borradori of Ca ... ( read original story ...)
Map reveals Japanese Knotweed hotspots – is your town filled with damaging weed that could threaten your home?
JAPANESE Knotweed has cost taxpayers £286,429 in the last five years as Brits complain about infestations in their gardens, The Sun can reveal The worst offender was St Albans, where £50,887 was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says it will destroy North Korean missiles after satellite launch alert
Japan said Monday that it will shoot down North Korean missiles that enter its territory after Pyongyang notified Tokyo of its plan to launch a satellite between May 31 and June 11. ( read original story ...)
Where to Stay in Tokyo: 11 Best Hotels and Airbnbs in Japan’s Capital
Where to stay in Tokyo, since your hotel or Airbnb will more than likely dictate your travel experience. Tokyo’s hotel scene is as diverse as the city itself, which is a place of dizzying contrasts: ... ( read original story ...)
Court sides with Japanese firm in cross-border patent infringement suit
Dwango asked the Tokyo District Court to order FC2 to stop distributing videos and pay damages. But the court ruled that FC2 was not violating the patent because its servers are located in the United ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese actor found semi-conscious in room next to dead parents
A leading Japanese Kabuki actor was found semi-conscious at home following a suspected suicide pact that left both his parents dead. Ichikawa Ennosuke’s manager discovered the 47-year-old in a ... ( read original story ...)
Mapletree Industrial Trust buys Osaka data centre for $503.8m, to raise $200m via new units
The trsust will be financing part of the acquisition cost through a private placement. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
My mortgage was refused due to Japanese knotweed that wasn’t even on my property – there’s a law I had no idea about
“In 2017 I bought a house and didn’t get a survey,” she wrote. “That property had Japanese knotweed within 7m of the boundary (not on property) and the lender later refused my mortgage renewal.” Lisa ... ( read original story ...)
Mini-theaters offer fun places for get-togethers
Last year’s closures of Iwanami Hall in Tokyo’s Jimbocho district and Theatre Umeda in ... renovated a wooden building designated as a registered tangible cultural property and opened the theater. He ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Stocks Shed All Gains for the Year to Dip Into Red
Whereas the stock markets in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan have performed extremely well in 2023, Chinese markets are suffering from geopolitics and a whole host of uncertainties. ( read original story ...)
US money market fund assets hit record highs despite debt-ceiling fears
A picture illustration shows U.S. 100 dollar bank notes taken in Tokyo August 2, 2011. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao/File Photo ... ( read original story ...)
Wim Wenders’ Classic Rock-Infused ‘Perfect Days’ Has Buyers Circling in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Wim Wenders’ “Perfect Days” is a hot property in Cannes, and it’s yet to even premiere. Several buyers are currently circling the Japan-set, music-infused title from master filmmaker Wenders, ... ( read original story ...)
Close to Disney and perfect for points: My stay at the Hilton Tokyo Bay
An in-depth look into what to expect from the rooms, dining options and customer service. Plus, how to get a room with the best view and the easiest way to book Tokyo Disney tickets. ( read original story ...)
Japanese make property return as Daibiru backs city office development
Don't miss out on the headlines from Business. Followed categories will be added to My News. Big Japanese companies have returned to Australian property in force after suffering heavy losses as the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees rise in extralegal sales of religious corporations for tax breaks
TOKYO -- Religious corporations in Japan are being openly sold ... Religious corporations are exempted of corporate taxes and fixed property tax for their temple and shrine grounds. Income from ... ( read original story ...)