Marc Davies, whose case sparked a flurry of claims against councils, said he felt "helpless" as the rapidly growing plant encroached on his land. ( read original story ...)
5 of Japan’s most luxurious ryokan
You may think of Japan’s traditional ryokan inns as rustic ... Just two hours by car to the west of Tokyo, the ryokan and its neighbouring property of 11 individual villas are a few kilometres further ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s surprise pick risks unleashing global chaos if he gets it wrong
The BoJ’s policies were designed to avert deflation after Japan’s property and debt bubble burst in the 1990s but, until very recently, it presided over an economy that stagnated. It is only in this ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE: Japanese knotweed ruling could see councils and Network Rail forced to pay up to £10M as HUNDREDS of homeowners launch legal action after landmark case, lawyer reveals
Knowledge of having Japanese knotweed at the boundary of my property caused me immense distress,' he said. 'I felt helpless because it was the roots that had encroached under my land, and although ... ( read original story ...)
A Blufftop Japanese-Inspired Mansion in the Heart of Honolulu Gets Wide-Angle Ocean Views
This Japanese-inspired contemporary home is perched on a bluff ... More: Do Second-Home Owners Pay More in Property Taxes Across the Hawaiian Islands? “She is very much a perfectionist and it took her ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Condo Market Shows Early Cooling Signs on BOJ Policy Risks
Tokyo’s condo market is showing early signs of cooling after policy tweaks by the Bank of Japan spurred speculation that mortgage burdens may rise, prompting some homebuyers to think twice before ... ( read original story ...)
Forbes Travel Guide’s 35 Most Anticipated Hotel Openings Of 2023
From Boston to Bali, below are Forbes Travel Guide’s most anticipated hotel openings for 2023. And if you can’t wait for these places to open their doors, stay tuned as we unveil our annual Star ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘witch houses’ a reflection of dwindling population
You stumble across them everywhere, in villages and cities, in the smartest neighbourhoods and the most run down. ( read original story ...)
Homeowner whose garden was invaded by Japanese knotweed from council land wins £300K court fight
Knowledge of having Japanese knotweed at the boundary of my property caused me immense distress,' he said. 'I felt helpless because it was the roots that had encroached under my land, and although ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, China top diplomats preparing for informal talks on sidelines of conference in Germany – Kyodo
article with image 1:08 AM UTC Asia Pacificcategory Japan PM Kishida to return to office Monday after sinus surgery - govt, article with image 3:12 AM UTC Asian Marketscategory Investors see Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ease regulations on ‘minpaku’ lodging
Japan's government is planning to make it easier for property owners to rent out their rooms to tourists and other short-term guests. The move is in preparation of an expected influx of foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘witch houses’ a sign of a rapidly shrinking population
But the problem also has its roots in history and in the curious character of the Japanese property market. Prewar houses were made to last, with the expectation that they would be the home to a ... ( read original story ...)
Queenslander Mike Alexander the biggest independent property developer in Niseko, Japan
The first sign that one of Japan’s most luxurious holiday rentals is owned by an Australian – and most likely a Queenslander – is the life-sized Bundaberg Rum polar bear standing in the entrance. ( read original story ...)
Japan Inbound Commercial Investment Increased 12 Percent in 2022
According to global property consultant CBRE, Japan's commercial real estate investment rose by 14% year-over-year to JPY 1.4 trillion in Q4 2022 driven by purchasing by domestic investors. ( read original story ...)
Japan says it has ‘legal right’ to destroy any foreign balloon in its airspace
"Intrusions into Japan's territorial airspace constitute a violation, even if it is a balloon," a Japanese official said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
2 more robbery suspects arrested, land in Tokyo from Philippines
Two men suspected of being behind a string of robberies across Japan were taken into police custody en route to Tokyo on Thursday fol ... ( read original story ...)