Women find the Kitasenju neighborhood of the Japanese capital's Adachi Ward the most desirable place to live across the entire Tokyo region, ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
PERILS says gains ILW trigger traction in Japan, lowers typhoon Nanmadol estimate
In finalising the insurance and reinsurance industry loss estimate for Japanese typhoon Nanmadol, which struck the country in September 2022, catastrophe ... ( read original story ...)
This 115-year-old Japanese prison straight out of a dystopian movie is being turned into a luxury hotel with 48 rooms
A Japanese resort company is converting an iconic former prison into a 48-room luxury hotel. The Former Nara Prison, built in 1908 and designated a cultural property in Japan in 2017, is to be ... ( read original story ...)
China’s economy could end up in ‘Japanese style’ stagnation, economist says
Shigeto Nagai, head of Japan at Oxford Economics, says that could happen if the current conditions in the property market continue. ( read original story ...)
China’s property crisis weighs on developing Asia’s 2023 growth outlook – ADB
Economic growth in developing Asia this year will be slightly lower than previously expected as the weakness in China's property sector and El Niño-related risks cloud regional prospects, the Asian ... ( read original story ...)
The very best luxury hotels in Tokyo
From glamorous hotspots and sky-high suites to boutique gems, these are the places to stay in the Japanese capital Tokyo is Japan 's biggest city, and indeed, by population, the largest in the world. ( read original story ...)
One in ten in Japan over the age of 80 for the first time ever
Roughly one in 10 people in Japan is over 80 for the first time, new figures have revealed. The country is wresstling with an aging average population with 29% of the population over the age of 65, ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Stocks Slide Amid China Woes, Japan Catches up on Chip Sell-Off
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares slipped 0.3%. Japan's Nikkei tumbled 1.1% under the weight of big losses for chip-related stocks including Tokyo Electron and Advantest. Japanese markets ... ( read original story ...)
Lower inflation rate moves Japan’s insurers to secure necesary reinsurance capacity in renewals
There has been a shortage of new capital entering the market due to rising interest rates. The majority of Japan’s non-life insurance companies (including cooperatives and Small Amount and Short Term ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese prison will become luxury hotel managed by country’s premier resort company
Hoshinoya Nara Prison’s guests’ stays will be shorter and more comfortable than Nara Prison’s occupants’ were. ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: World shares lower, Tokyo closed, as focus turns to Federal Reserve meeting
U.S. automaker stocks proved resilient after members of the United Auto Workers union walked off the job at several plants overnight. Ford slipped 0.1% and General Motors rose 0.9%. Shares in ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian shares lower, Tokyo closed, as focus turns to Federal Reserve meeting
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index fell 1.0% to 17,996.74. In Seoul, the Kospi fell 0.4% to 2,574.72. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 shed 0.7% to 7,230.40. On Friday, Wall Street benchmarks fell, with technology ... ( read original story ...)
Meet Japanese developers and property experts at FMI’s Japan Expo on Sept 24
Armed with years of expertise in the Japanese property market, FMI is hosting a Japan Expo at Shangri-la Singapore on Sunday, Sept 24.For close to a decade, FM Investment (FMI) has been a leading ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Architect’s residence in Kyoto Pref. blends in beautifully with nature
A Japanese architect's fifth residence harmonizing with nature in this western Japan town is said to be the culmination of his pur・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Inside Tokyo’s luxurious Bulgari hotel: An oasis from which to explore all the Japanese capital has to offer
The Italian jewellery house’s new hotel has opened in a city with more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other, and a societal dedication to perfection, and the high-end hospitality here is ... ( read original story ...)
Greater Tokyo to see a record level of new logistics supply in 2023
There will be over 4 million sqm of new supply. According to a recent report by Savills, in Greater Tokyo, the pace of completions increased significantly, with nearly 3.0 million sq m of new ... ( read original story ...)