Singapore’s SC Capital Partners aims to raise around $550 million for a new fund targeting hard-hit Japanese hotels, its chairman told Reuters, betting tourism will come back strongly once the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka tested by Gauff, wins 3-setter in tour return
Two days after a thoughtful exchange with a local sports columnist, Naomi Osaka delivered a more relevant statement on the court. She’s back. Down a set and a break to ... ( read original story ...)
Shinjuku: The humble beginnings of Tokyo’s most dynamic sub-city
Rather than a city with a centre, it is more helpful to think of Tokyo as a ring, with at least five sub-cities dotted on it. Of these, the liveliest, most dynamic, and most representative has to be ... ( read original story ...)
Commercial Property Investment in Japan Declines 37 Percent in Q2
Global property consultant CBRE reports that commercial real estate investment volume fell by 37% year-over-year to JPY 512.0 billion in Q2 2021. The most significant factor behind this decline was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Egypt agree to cooperate for stability in Afghanistan
Japan and Egypt agreed on Monday to cooperate in ensuring stability in Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of Kabul and other major cities in the country. ( read original story ...)
Japan Enacts Law Restricting Land Use Near Important Facilities and on Islands Near Borders
On June 16, 2021, the Japanese Diet enacted the Act Concerning Restriction on Usage and Investigation on Usage of Lands Surrounding Important Facilities and Islands Close to the Japanese Border (the & ... ( read original story ...)
Lendlease announces $600 million hyperscale facility in Japan
Australia-listed property and infrastructure giant Lendlease today announced its first data center development in Japan under Lendlease Data Centre Partners (LLDCP). The hyperscale facility is sited ... ( read original story ...)
Japan foreign minister calls on Afghans to restore order
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi called on "all parties concerned" in Afghanistan to restore peace and order in the country, urging them to protect lives and property. His remarks came ... ( read original story ...)
Morrisons bid rival to make pledge on property sale
US buyout firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice will promise not to sell off large chunks of Morrisons' property empire when it tables an improved cash offer for the supermarket later this week. Morrisons' ... ( read original story ...)
Forget PS5 and Xbox – Nintendo Switch still dominating in Japan (though Microsoft has a Trojan horse)
According to Famitsu, of the top 30 best-selling games sold in Japan last week all 30 were Nintendo Switch games. While Microsoft has always struggled in Japan with its Xbox conso ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Family of 14-year-old Chinese diving star turn down free property and $41,000 in cash rewards
The family of Quan Hongchan, the Chinese gold-medal-winning Olympic diver, are suddenly finding themselves refusing gifts and cash from across the country after the general public learned about the ... ( read original story ...)
Photos show Japanese rescue teams wading through waterlogged streets as heavy rain prompts evacuation orders for nearly 2 million people
Heavy rain battered Japan's west coast last weekend. Japanese people in seven prefectures were told to evacuate or take action to protect themselves. ( read original story ...)
Former brothel in Osaka set to be restored thanks to crowdfunding
OSAKA--A century-old brothel-turned-restaurant that looks as if it is on its last legs will dazzle once again. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Minister Nishimura: The govt. Is ready to take flexible action on the economy by tapping 4 trillion yen in reserves
THE GOVT. IS READY TO TAKE FLEXIBLE ACTION ON THE ECONOMY BY TAPPING 4 TRILLION YEN IN RESERVES. JAPAN'S ECONOMY MINISTER NISHIMURA: THE GOVT. WILL SUPPORT JOBS AND BUSINESSES BY DELIVERING TARGETED ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to evacuate embassy as Taliban reach Afghan capital
More than 60 countries, including Japan, issued a joint statement saying Afghans and international citizens who want to leave Afghanistan must be allowed to depart. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Minister Nishimura: Ready to take flexible action on the economy by tapping 4 trillion yen in reserves
THE GOVT. IS READY TO TAKE FLEXIBLE ACTION ON THE ECONOMY BY TAPPING 4 TRILLION YEN IN RESERVES. JAPAN'S ECONOMY MINISTER NISHIMURA: THE GOVT. WILL SUPPORT JOBS AND BUSINESSES BY DELIVERING TARGETED ... ( read original story ...)