Category: PROPERTY

Tucked away in Japan’s countryside, millions of abandoned homes – known as akiya – sit empty, waiting for a second life. With property prices often shockingly low, these forgotten houses have become ... ( read original story ...)

By law, anyone who finds lost money is required to turn it over to police but is able to claim a reward of between 5 per cent and 20 per cent if it is claimed by the owner. If the cash has not been ... ( read original story ...)

Rosewood Miyakojima sits on an untouched peninsula on a tropical island located off the south coast of mainland Japan. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo police saw a record 4.49 billion yen (US$30 million) worth of cash turned in as lost property in 2024, up 1.8 percent from the previous year, amid a surge in inbound tourists and as more people ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo police saw a record 4.49 billion yen worth of cash turned in as lost property in 2024, up 1.8 percent from the previous year, amid a surge in inbound tourists and as more people went out after ... ( read original story ...)

A property in the countryside of Japan is on the market with an intriguing asking price. The traditional home located in the Shimane Prefecture – a mountainous coastal region in the western part of ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo police saw a record 4.49 billion yen ($30 million) worth of cash turned in as lost property in 2024, up 1.8 percent from the previous year, amid a surge in inbound tourists and as more people ... ( read original story ...)

Low bond yields, weak inflation and a struggling property market have raised fears China may see its own “balance sheet recession.” ... ( read original story ...)

The best hotels in Tokyo offer a variety of accommodation types alongside the country's well-known exceptional hospitality. Here are our top picks for 2025. ( read original story ...)

Japanese trading houses, including Mitsubishi Corp. and Marubeni Corp., rallied on Tuesday after Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s plans to increase holdings were seen a stamp of approval for the sector. ( read original story ...)

Japanese trading houses, including Mitsubishi Corp. and Marubeni Corp., rallied on Tuesday after Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said it was looking to increase ownership in the companies. ( read original story ...)

The real estate markets of Australia, Japan, Korea and Singapore will remain hot spots in the next few years as global investors seek to diversify their portfolios with demand for real estate in China ... ( read original story ...)

Fund Of The Week quizzes fund managers about how they’re investing your money. If you’d like to suggest which funds you want to hear about and pitch your questions to the managers, sign up to the ... ( read original story ...)

The IT contractor said he was seduced by the contrast of the traditional temple-esque slanted roof with the large yard and wraparound porch, not unlike those in Queensland properties. It offers a ... ( read original story ...)

Macroeconomic indicators – stocks, bonds, debt levels, real estate, unemployment – show that China's downturn is following the same path as Japan's post-1990 crisis. ( read original story ...)

Orix's first-mover strategy as the only casino in Japan will let it enjoy a monopoly. The stock is a strong buy in the $100 range. Read the full report on Seeking Alpha. ( read original story ...)