Under Japan's U.S.-inspired pacifist constitution, the emperor has no political power. In an annual news conference marking his Feb. 23 birthday, Naruhito said he was open to taking up a new role that ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka withdraws from Stuttgart semi
STUTTGART, Germany — Top-ranked Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Porsche Grand Prix semifinals because of an abdominal injury on Saturday. Osaka said she began to feel the injury before her quarterfinal ... ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand raises USD391.3m for first discretionary property equity fund
The property group said CapitaLand Asia Partners I (CAP I) will invest in “value-add and transitional” office structures in several cities in Asia that include Singapore, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, ... ( read original story ...)
Same-sex marriage trial begins in Tokyo court
Thirteen same-sex couples earlier this year filed suits with district courts in Tokyo, Osaka and two other cities ... has no legal right to inherit her property, or to become the legal guardian ... ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand raises US$391 million in first closing of its maiden discretionary equity fund
Tapping into CapitaLand’s extensive network and strong asset management expertise, CAP I will invest in value-add and transitional office buildings in Asia’s key gateway cities, specifically Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
MGM: Companywide workforce reduction to cover 1,000 job eliminations by June
The overall goal of MGM 2020 will be to transfer some of the operating decisions made on the property level to the corporate level ... based company for development of integrated resort in Osaka, ... ( read original story ...)
12 elevated food and drink experiences to have in Japan
Japanese food has skyrocketed in popularity around the world, but discovering why it earned its status as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Property necessitates a trip ... yet it’s absolutely ... ( read original story ...)
Frasers to finalise divestment from Central Park retail
Frasers Property is looking to finalise its divestment from the $ ... This transaction represents the final component of the partnership between Frasers and Osaka-based Sekisui House’s divestment ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new emperor takes the throne
TOKYO -- Crown Prince Naruhito ascended to Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne at midnight Wednesday, marking the beginning of the new Reiwa era. The new emperor succeeded his father, Akihito ... ( read original story ...)
How Canadians may get a better mortgage rate thanks to the Japanese. Plus, a small bank stock with big returns
Bond markets look boring on the surface – buy a bond at a price that locks in a guaranteed yield, collect annual payments, get the principal back when the bond matures. Yawn. The simplicity of the ... ( read original story ...)
Emperor Akihito, Who Gave Japan’s Monarchy a Human Face, Abdicates Throne
Akihito and Michiko traveled across Japan, and were a consoling presence particularly after disasters. They visited the Kobe region after the 1995 earthquake that killed close to 6,500 people, ... ( read original story ...)