It is possible for foreigners to purchase Japanese property while living outside of Japan, although it is necessary to be a resident of Japan to obtain a home loan from a Japanese bank. ( read original story ...)
Preserving the Legacy of Japanese American Farms in Southern California
Hatano Farm, the last vestige of what was once a thriving agricultural community, was named a point of historical interest, but its future remains unclear. ( read original story ...)
Scrapyard problems across Japan on the rise as regulation proves tricky
Junkyards across Japan are becoming hotbeds of complaints from nearby residents over noise, fires and other problems. While this east Japan c・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Public broadcaster NHK’s drama crew damage treasured temple hall in Japan
Japanese public broadcaster NHK's TV drama filming crew damaged the open veranda of a temple's main hall in the Shiga Prefecture city of Higa・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan proposes tightening rules against abandoned houses
Alarmed by the vacant houses that are multiplying across Japan as the population shrinks, the government is considering heavier property taxes on those that are unkempt. By continuing to browse this ... ( read original story ...)
Park Hyatt Tokyo will close in 2024 for a much-needed, year-long remodel
The world-famous Park Hyatt Tokyo has announced it will close for renovations starting May 7, 2024, with an expected (read: expected) completion date sometime in the second quarter of 2025. We’re sad ... ( read original story ...)
Park Hyatt Tokyo to close in 2024 for major upgrades
Park Hyatt Tokyo on Wednesday announced plans for a renewal of its guest rooms and facilities starting in spring 2024. The hotel will suspend operations from May 7, 2024, and is slated to reopen in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party candidates win four of five by-elections – NHK
Candidates of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling party won four of five parliamentary seats up for grabs on Sunday, domestic media said, in what is likely to be seen as a sign of growing ... ( read original story ...)
Average price of Tokyo area condo up 8.6% to new record in FY 2022
The average unit price of a new condominium in Tokyo and its surrounding areas rose 8.6 percent in fiscal 2022 from the previous year ... ( read original story ...)
Keihan Real Estate to launch The Fine Tower Osaka Higobashi this month
Japan-based property developer Keihan Real Estate Co Ltd is poised to launch The Fine Tower Osaka Higobashi in Nishi-ku, Osaka, this month. In Malaysia, the high-rise apartment tower will be launched ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Has a New Luxury Hotel to Make You Feel Special
With views of the Imperial Palace and, on a clear day, Mt. Fuji, the newest Four Seasons here has star power. Plus, it will treat you like one. ( read original story ...)
Can Osaka’s $10b integrated resort be the next Marina Bay Sands?
Expected to open in 2029, the resort aims to transform the region into a top entertainment and hospitality destination. ( read original story ...)
3 Reasons I’m Bullish on MGM Resorts Stock
Founded in 1993 by brothers Tom and David Gardner, The Motley Fool helps millions of people attain financial freedom through our website, podcasts, books, newspaper column, radio show, and premium ... ( read original story ...)
SilkRoad Property enters Japan with $145m in acquisitions
BANGKOK -- Singapore real estate investor SilkRoad Property Partners has completed the purchase of six assets in Tokyo at a total acquisition value of 19.5 billion yen ($145 million) as it looks to ... ( read original story ...)
MGM Resorts (MGM) Receives Approval to Build Resort in Japan
MGM Resorts International MGM has received a green signal from Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for developing a resort in Osaka. MGM Japan and its joint-venture partner ... ( read original story ...)
A Japanese Island Where the Wild Things Are
In the pantheon of yokai, spooky beings of Japanese folklore embody anxieties ancient and modern. On Shodoshima, an art contest helps bring new ones to life. ( read original story ...)