That echoes growing concerns about how property is rapidly losing its appeal as the primary means for a Chinese household to accumulate wealth An obscure book, the Chinese title of which translates to ... ( read original story ...)
The 31 Most Anticipated New Hotel Openings for 2023
While many hotel projects were delayed during the pandemic, as countries have reopened and travelers are ready to explore again, numerous new options are slated to debut this year. Whether you're ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan and Renault agree to overhaul alliance, this time as equals
Nissan Motor Co and Renault SA agreed on Monday to a sweeping remake of their two-decade-old automaking alliance that will put them on equal footing and see the Japanese company invest in Renault's ... ( read original story ...)
Reining in Japan’s unstoppable urban sprawl
The world’s most rapidly aging nation wants its shrinking population to concentrate in regional urban centers. However, things aren't going as planned. ( read original story ...)
Britain’s Japanese knotweed hotspots revealed in new map – how bad is it in your area?
The ultra-invasive species is known for causing serious damage to property foundations but a new interactive map is helping homeowners to spot exactly where the worst areas are ... ( read original story ...)
Britain’s Japanese knotweed hot spots revealed – here’s how to find out if the invasive plant is growing near you
BRITAIN’S Japanese Knotweed hot spots have been revealed in a handy map showing where the invasive plant is growing the most. Knotweed was introduced from Japan as an ornamental plant in 1825 but ... ( read original story ...)
Niigata plans to relocate its specialty shop within Tokyo
A popular shop in Tokyo’s Omotesando district that deals in specialties from Niigata Prefecture will close down by the end of this year and likely move to another fashionable location in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Activists fight Tokyo gov’t over historic Jingu Stadium demolition
Activists seeking to preserve two historic sports venues and an iconic tree-lined avenue are locked in a battle with the Tokyo government over the redevelopment of one of the city's greenest ... ( read original story ...)
Mori Building to Open Toranomon Hills Station Tower this Coming Autumn
New tower will greatly enhance Toranomon Hills, transportation node connecting the world and central Tokyo and its evolution as a new international hub and global business center TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Stately station building in historic area represents gateway to Kyushu region
The station building was designed by the then Japanese railway authority's Kyushu region management bureau and constructed in 1914 as the successor to the original one. Formerly called Moji Station ... ( read original story ...)
Japan online watchdog gets power to request removal of harmful content sites
Japan's internet watchdog can request instructional posts related to murder, guns and explosives be removed from March, police said, as authorities respond to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's killer ... ( read original story ...)
Man given £200,000 bill because old house had Japanese knotweed may have to sell his new home
However, while fixing things up, the 30-year-old found Japanese knotweed canes behind a large bush that was growing next to his shed. If you've never heard of this particularly pernicious plant, it's ... ( read original story ...)
Man handed £200,000 legal bill over Japanese knotweed may have to sell new home
Japanese knotweed is an invasive species, notorious for its propensity to spread and cause damage to building structures, as well as the difficulty and expense of getting rid of it. Henderson had ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-inspired mansion in San Fernando Valley fetches $18M
Onin, created by architect Eran Gispan and designer Jae Omar, ranks as second-highest residential sale in Encino history. ( read original story ...)
Expert explains how to spot Japanese knotweed – with urgent warning on treating it
Spotting Japanese knotweed in your garden is never a good sign, particularly if you're trying to sell your home. Here, an expert shares what you should do if you spot the invasive plant ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed: 11 Leeds areas with known infestations revealed – how to stop it from spreading
Homeowners must be aware if they have Japanese Knotweed on their land and property as you can be prosecuted if you have let it spread into the wild. In addition to destroying pipes,drains and ... ( read original story ...)