John White of real estate investment management company Heitman discusses its ranking of cities as investment destinations and the appeal of London, Tokyo and New York. ( read original story ...)
About 100 Japanese lawmakers visit controversial shrine
A group of about 100 Japanese lawmakers prayed at a Tokyo shrine viewed by China and the Koreas as a symbol of Japanese wartime aggression ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Propose Limiting Stablecoin Issuance
Japan’s Financial Services Agency will propose legislation in 2022 to limit stablecoin issuance, so that only banks and wire transfer companies can issue them. ( read original story ...)
Japan markets set to jump after Wall Street rallies on omicron optimism
Dr. Anthony Fauci had said that the initial data on the omicron variant was "encouraging," though he cautioned that more information was needed to fully understand it. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida vows sweeping defence review, outlines other priorities in policy speech
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a policy speech on Monday (Dec 6), said he will conduct a sweeping review of the country’s defence policy amid a volatile security climate. He also listed ... ( read original story ...)
Hilton continues growth momentum in Japan and China
The hospitality group intensifies luxury presence with Waldorf Astoria and Conrad hotels in Osaka and Chongqing respectively. ( read original story ...)
Man indicted for graffitiing Justice Ministry sign in Tokyo
A man who allegedly sprayed black paint on a sign of the Justice Ministry in the Japanese capital has been arrested, police said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic boxing medalists target 2024 Paris Games
OLYMPIC boxing medalists Nesthy A. Petecio, Carlo Paalam and Eumir Felix D. Marcial are not discounting the possibility of going for another shot at an Olympic gold in the 2024 Paris Games. ( read original story ...)
Boxing Olympic medalists receive Tagaytay property
Tokyo Olympics medalists Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam and Eumir Marcial are not discounting the possibility of taking another shot at an Olympic gold in the 2024 Paris Games. ( read original story ...)
What does Japanese knotweed look like? The six key characteristics you should know
JAPANESE KNOTWEED is one of Britain's most disruptive weeds known for its ability to spread quickly and damage property - but what does this nuisance perennial look like? ( read original story ...)
On Japan’s Pacific Coast, an Artist Communes With Nature
At his retreat near Isumi, Kazunori Hamana creates humble yet imposing ceramic vessels that evoke the world around him. ( read original story ...)
Is there a looming supply glut in Japan’s logistics property sector?
Supply will hit record highs of over 5m sqm this year, with more supply slated until 2023. Japan’s logistics property sector is seeing an influx of new supply, causing vacancy rates in Greater Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Sun rises for IHG’s Holiday Inn Express in Japan
Holiday Inn Express Japan. IHG has signed its first Holiday Inn Express property in Japan, with the value brand set to make its mark in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
IHG Opens Holiday Inn Express in Osaka
IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing one of the world’s largest and most beloved brands, Holiday Inn Express, to Japan for the first time with the opening of Holiday Inn Express Osaka City Centre Midosuji ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to start flagging electric scooter users for minor offenses
Tokyo police will begin issuing traffic tickets possibly later this month to electric scooter users for minor offenses such as ignori ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Oct newly-lauchned property projects up 26% YoY
Japan's newly-launched property projects including all the buildings with private or government ownership reached the highest since July 2017 with about 12.1 million sq m, or up 25.8% on year, ... ( read original story ...)