Today, visitors flock to Kitakagaya for the pop art murals decorating its streets and the exciting events featuring giant installations in its old warehouses. ( read original story ...)
‘Like building skyscrapers in Central Park’: Tokyo redevelopment plan sparks protests
Tokyo resident Hiroshi Ono was shocked when he heard about plans to redevelop Meiji Jingu Gaien, the famous Meiji Shrine’s “outer garden,” which serves as one of the Japanese capital’s most beloved ... ( read original story ...)
Everything you need to know about the paradigm shift on homeownership in Tokyo
In Tokyo 23W, average prices of new condominiums increased by ... Institutional investors, notably J-REITs, have capital and access to high levels of professional property management, and timely ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slumps to four-month low as US yields spike
The Nikkei lost 1.23% to 31,367.578 as of 0225 GMT, and earlier dipped as low as 31,260.99 for the first time since June 2. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield marched to a fresh 16-year peak above 4 ...
Japan finance minister reiterates warning on currency market moves
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday authorities were watching the currency market closely and stood ready to respond, repeating a warning against speculative ...
Japan ready to take action if yen falls sharply, finance minister says
TOKYO — The Japanese government stands ready to take action if the yen weakens too sharply, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Tuesday. “We are watching [the foreign exchange market] with a strong ...
Japan eyeing all possible steps amid weak yen: finance chief
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The government is monitoring foreign exchange movements with "a heightened sense of urgency" and an eye on all possible steps, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Tuesday, as the ...
Japan authorities ready to respond in forex market, says finance minister
TOKYO -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday authorities were watching the currency market closely and stood ready to respond, repeating a warning against speculative moves ...
Japan Ready to Take Measures Against Sharp Yen Falls, Finance Minister Says
The Japanese government stands ready to take action if the yen weakens too sharply, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said.
Greenberg Traurig Lands Senior Financial Regulatory Counsel From MoFo In Tokyo
The latest lateral hire comes less than three months after the U.S. firm added Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe’s Japan real estate practice head Yuko Ino.
Japan Airlines unveils high-tech interiors of new A350-1000 aircraft
Japan Airlines is giving travelers a sneak peek of its high-tech new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, which will enter into service later this year. ( read original story ...)
Japan to stress-test banks for risk of Silicon Valley Bank-style crisis
TOKYO -- Japan's financial regulator plans to assess the ability of the country's banks to withstand a social-media-fueled run on deposits, which doomed U.S lender Silicon Valley Bank to collapse ...
Asia-Pacific stocks set to fall ahead of Australian central bank rate decision
Asia-Pacific markets are set to fall ahead of a rate decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 was trading down 1.1% ahead of an RBA meeting, where the central bank is ...
Kevin Muscat ready to answer Rangers manager call as he shelves Yokohama contract offer to clear Ibrox path
Kevin Muscat has stalled on signing a new contract in Japan in the hope of landing a dream return to Ibrox. Record Sport understands the Yokohama F Marinos manager has been offered a new deal to stay ... ( read original story ...)
Shandong Taishan FC vs Yokohama F. Marinos FC Prediction: The hosts will secure yet another victory
AFC Champions League is poised to unfold on Tuesday, showcasing a showdown between Shandong Taishan from China and Yokohama F. Marinos from Japan. ( read original story ...)
Marriage equality eludes Japan’s same-sex couples
Pressure has been growing to legalise same-sex unions after several district courts ruled that a ban on them was unconstitutional. But Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has struggled to pass reforms in the face of opposition from traditionally-minded political leadership. ( read original story ...)