Tag - leopalace21

 
Menu
Search
 
April 20, 2024
 

Today's print edition

Home Delivery
Subscribe for more access

LEOPALACE21

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 8, 2019
Leopalace21 braces for ¥27.3 billion net loss for fiscal 2019
Rental apartment operator Leopalace21 Corp. posted net losses of ¥24.4 billion ($223 million) for the April-September period on Friday, with sales falling 13.3 percent to ¥221.5 billion from the same period last year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 30, 2019
Defects at Leopalace21 properties were caused by hasty expansion and closed culture, report says
The pace of business expansion and a closed corporate culture at Leopalace21 Corp. resulted in defects in the apartment buildings constructed by the company, a third-party investigative panel has said in its final report.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 19, 2019
Leopalace21 probe finds ex-president issued directive to use unsuitable wall materials
Rental apartment operator Leopalace21 Corp. said Monday that its founder and former president issued the directive to change materials used in the walls of its apartments before they were built, contributing to defective construction work nationwide that later meant over 14,000 residents had to temporarily move out.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Feb 23, 2019
Leopalace21 scandal highlights the risk tenants face in Japan compared to building owners
The theme of the Nippon Television series "Shiawase! Bonbi Girl" (“Happy Poor Girls”) is one of the most resilient on Japanese television: People of limited means getting by. As the title indicates, the subject is young women and one of the regular segments, "Jokyo Girl," highlights a young woman "moving to Tokyo" to find an apartment.
EDITORIALS
Feb 13, 2019
Get to bottom of flawed apartment construction
Both the company and the authorities need to determine why such a large-scale faulty construction was allowed to happen and take steps to ensure such problems aren't repeated in the future.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 8, 2019
Leopalace21 moving over 14,400 residents out of defective apartments across Japan
The apartment chain is evacuating them to repair fire-resistance, sound insulation and other defects in 1,324 apartments judged particularly unsafe in 32 prefectures.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 7, 2019
Leopalace21 to ask over 14,000 residents across Japan to vacate apartments after probe finds defects
Rental apartment operator Leopalace21 Corp. said Thursday it will ask 14,443 residents to move out as it plans to repair defects found in 1,324 of its apartments.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 31, 2018
Japan nears record number of hospitalizations for heat-related issues
More than 57,000 people were taken to the hospital over the last three months due to the nationwide heat wave, government data showed Tuesday, with the figure likely to reach a record high for the year.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 28, 2017
Japan's Leopalace21 opens serviced apartments in Cambodia
Property firm Leopalace21 Corp. has opened a serviced apartment complex in Cambodia to cater to growing demand from foreign business executives and short-term travelers in one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Historically, kabuki was considered the entertainment of the merchant and peasant classes, a far cry from how it is regarded today.
For Japan's oldest kabuki theater, the show must go on
By Lance Henderstein

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Leading Japan’s sustainability from Tokyo
Leading Japan’s sustainability from Tokyo

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS note

Read more

SUPPLEMENTS BINDER