Swopping space for savings has become a reality for many young adults who desire the convenience of city living but grapple with rising costs. CNA’s Money Mind discovers how three individuals have ... ( read original story ...)
Video Emerges Of Shohei Ohtani Rejecting an Interview With the Japanese Media House That Leaked His House Address
Old wounds die hard, even during the moments of peak happiness. The post Video Emerges Of Shohei Ohtani Rejecting an Interview With the Japanese Media House That Leaked His House Address appeared ... ( read original story ...)
We bought abandoned Akiya houses in Japan from £5k each – now we Airbnb them
Amid a low fertility rate and ageing population, around nine million houses lie empty across Japan - but now they are attracting foreigners keen to start a new life ... ( read original story ...)
At 18, she dreamed about moving to Japan. When she turned 50, she quit her job and bought an abandoned home near Osaka.
Chani felt stuck in a rut, working 10-hour days as a teacher. "I just can't keep going on this treadmill. I've got to change something," she told BI. ( read original story ...)
China pressures MLT; Japan pressures MPACT
MPACT’s 1HFY2025 DPU declined by 7.9% y-o-y to 4.07 cents, and by 11.6% y-o-y in 2QFY2025 to 1.98 cents. The decline is attributed to MPACT’s two properties in China and a cluster of three office ... ( read original story ...)
Developers begin cutting trees in a Tokyo park that environmentalists want to protect
Protest leader Satoru Osawa, right, a Tokyo resident, speaks as environmentalists hold a rally near the Jingu Gaien park district of central Tokyo, Japan, as property developer Mitsui Fudosan begins ... ( read original story ...)
Three places to ski in Japan, from the mainstream to the up and coming
To help you pick your powder, here is a side-by-side look at three favourite Japanese ski spots, Niseko included. The rundown: Low humidity makes this ski area’s snowfall – 112cm, on annual average – ... ( read original story ...)
Homebuyer alarmed after discovering potential disaster in backyard during tour: ‘I wouldn’t go near the property’
"Before any further viewings, there should be a survey." Homebuyer alarmed after discovering potential disaster in backyard during tour: 'I wouldn't go near the property' first appeared on The Cool ... ( read original story ...)
Property insurance industry to exceed $152b by 2028
China is forecast to lead with 36% in terms of written premiums. Asia Pacific’s (APAC) property insurance industry is forecasted to bag a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8% from ~$93.1b in ... ( read original story ...)
‘Everything is not as it seems’: Foreigners flipping abandoned Japanese homes for a steal
Japan's declining and city-dense population has left room for foreigners to play house in the country's abandoned homes. ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Watchtower of wealthy Mitsui family villa in Kyoto offers panoramic view
The watchtower of the wealthy merchant Mitsui family's large villa in this ancient Japanese capital offers visitors a spectacular view of the・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
This Iconic Japanese Hotel Brand Is Opening Its First New Resort in the U.S. — in a Tiny New York Town
Hoshino Resorts, which has been at the vanguard of Japan’s hospitality industry for more than a century, is bringing its vision to the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Automation manufacturer to sell Sunnyvale office
A Japanese product manufacturer is selling its 83,600-square-foot building in Sunnyvale. ( read original story ...)
China Property View, Japan Elections Churn Asian Stock Markets
Asian stock markets were choppy on Friday, with China-exposed exchanges gaining after a report on improved mainland property sales, while domestic politics tempered the outlook in Japan. Other ... ( read original story ...)
Mie 4-Day Itinerary: Ninja Culture, Ise Grand Shrine, and Prized Wagyu Beef
Nestled between the bustling metropolises of Tokyo and Osaka, Mie Prefecture offers travelers a captivating glimpse into Japan's rich cultural heritage and timeless traditions. From the mysterious ... ( read original story ...)
Opinion: Growing scrutiny over Tokyo’s ties with private developer
By Gary Perlman The administration of Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike's ties with real estate giant Mitsui Fudosan -- bending of regulations, highly discounte ... ( read original story ...)