Once a status symbol, golf suffered a dramatic downturn in its fortunes when Japan's economic bubble burst. The number of players is now again rising. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s housing market gaining momentum
However there is now a heightened risk of a double-dip recession with the recent surge in coronavirus cases, which compelled the government to declare a one-month state of emergency in 11 of Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Niseko Japan Luxury Real Estate Investment: Kouzan Phase 1
Situated in the Niseko Town Scenic Area, Kouzan Woods is a development of luxury villas designed to give unique Niseko winter experience to its residents through stylish and modern architecture. ( read original story ...)
Wooden tablet found at 16th century castle ruin may shed light on west Japan city’s history
The discovery among local castle ruins of a wooden tablet that may date back to the 16th century has excitement running high among res・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the man from Japan who saves forgotten cats in Fukushima’s nuclear zone
Sakae Kato stayed behind to rescue cats abandoned by neighbours who fled the radiation clouds belching from the nearby Fukushima nuclear plant. He won’t leave. “I want to make sure I am here to take ... ( read original story ...)
Adrian Zecha’s Azumi Brand Launches Maiden Property
Located on the small island of Ikuchijima, Azumi Setoda offers a refreshing take on the Japanese ryokan experience. ( read original story ...)
A day to remember: Japanese films about 3/11
The only other historical event in the modern era covered so thoroughly by Japanese filmmakers is World War II. One difference is that, unlike the many war films that sentimentalize and idealize their ... ( read original story ...)
Former ASB Classic director Karl Budge appointed to SailGP team
Former tournament director of the ASB Classic, Karl Budge, has been appointed as the New Zealand head of event and commercial director for SailGP. Budge will be responsible for leading the delivery of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Benesse launching Meecha! SVoD
Benesse Corporation, the Japanese education services company, and the name behind the successful preschool character and educational property Shimajiro, has ann ... ( read original story ...)
The Japanese Garden in SF’s Golden Gate Park is one of many in Calif. with a tragic history
Reflecting on this history today gives Keiji “an appreciation of what that first generation had to overcome, to achieve what they did. They had the cards stacked against them, and yet they went on to ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi Electric 1st Among Japanese Firms and 3rd Globally in International Patent Applications Filed in 2020
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it ranked first among Japanese firms and third globally in terms of international patent applications filed in 2020 according to an ... ( read original story ...)
How did a home built for Japanese American seniors become California’s deadliest nursing facility?
LOS ANGELES >> Tracy and her family agonized over moving her grandmother from the nursing facility in Boyle Heights where she had lived comfortably for four years, especially in the middle of a ... ( read original story ...)
A home built for Japanese American seniors become California’s deadliest nursing facility
LOS ANGELES >> Tracy and her family agonized over moving her grandmother from the nursing facility in Boyle Heights where she had lived comfortably for four years, especially in the middle of a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan emerges as silent leader in Indo-Pacific
Amid intense provocations by China and North Korea Japan has emerged as a quiet leader in the Indo-Pacific establishing itself as a stalwart of the liberal r ... ( read original story ...)
Japan emerges as silent leader in Indo-Pacific amid China’s growing belligerence
Amid intense provocations by China and North Korea, Japan has emerged as a quiet leader in the Indo-Pacific, establishing itself as a stalwart of the liberal, rules-based international order. ( read original story ...)
Japan opposition parties slam gov’t over press official’s resignation, call her ‘victim’
Japan's opposition camp is slamming Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's government following the resignation of a Cabinet press official over lav ... ( read original story ...)