Based on fresh data from CBRE, Japan's investment volume in commercial real estate for the first quarter of 2024 surged by 7% year-over-year, totaling JPY 1.439 trillion. ( read original story ...)
$146 mil. in cash handed to Japan police as lost property hits record high
The honest people of Japan handed in a record 22.8 billion yen ― roughly 146 million dollars ― in misplaced cash in 2023, as the amount of all lost property turned over to police climbed to a ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets poised to climb ahead of China rate decision; key Japan data on deck this week
China, which laid out measures to boost its property market Friday ... inflation and business activity data out from Japan, while Singapore will release its April inflation data and final figures for ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Shares Touch Two-Year Top as China Plans Property Boost
Japan's Nikkei rose 0.9% in early trade. Hang Seng futures pointed to gains and MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.25% to a two-year top with early gains in Australia ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines to Buy Five Patrol Boats From Japan Amid Sea Tension
The Philippines will purchase five patrol vessels from Japan amid growing tensions in the South China Sea.Most Read from BloombergChina Attempts to End Property Crisis With Broad Rescue PackageA ... ( read original story ...)
The most amazing buildings that were never built
Young teamed up with property magnate William Zeckendorf ... a new commercial development on reclaimed land adjacent to Kansai International Airport in the Osaka suburb of Izumisano. Takamatsu’s Moon ... ( read original story ...)
A Forest Retreat in ‘Tokyo’s Backyard’
How the architect Terence Ngan and the interior designer Ed Ng made a home for themselves in the woods. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Housing Crisis: Not Enough People, Too Many Vacant Homes
On the opposite side of the world, the housing crisis isn’t about a shortage in supply but a shortage of people needing homes. Recent data released by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and ... ( read original story ...)
This couple was priced out of Seattle’s housing market, so they bought a farmhouse in Japan for $30K — here are their 2 big reasons for moving abroad
Leika and Brandon Hansen purchased a 100-year-old Kominka-style farmhouse with swathes of rice fields in Japan’s countryside last year. “We have stable jobs and we're trying to do our best in the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Japan has much to teach Britain – its lessons could make this island a happier place
I would encourage anyone who can afford it to visit Japan as soon as possible. The pound is at a roughly fifteen year high against the yen, and the country is an absolute bargain for many foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Frozen & Peter Pan to Serve As Inspiration for Massive Tokyo Disney Expansion
Ever dreamed of soaring with Peter Pan or journeying through Frozen's icy realm? Get ready, because Tokyo Disney Resort just announced its biggest expansion yet. ( read original story ...)
Unpacking Akiya: The Millions of Empty Houses in Japan
Many of theses houses have been left for different reasons, though the catalyst is often the death of the original owner. Sometimes an heir refuses to accept the home that their families left behind. ( read original story ...)
Longtime Chinese restaurant makes a much-anticipated return to Fayetteville
After a year away, a beloved Fayetteville Chinese restaurant made a much-anticipated return to the city recently. China 1 reopened Monday at 957 Strickland Bridge Road, at the former ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police to set up 24-hour lost and found lockers
Tokyo police will introduce 24-hour lost and found lockers this summer to make it easier for owners to claim their missing belongings ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka quickly finding her feet on clay at Italian Open
Japan's Naomi Osaka looked comfortable in her opening match at the Italian Open, scoring a straight-sets win over 45th-ranked Frenchwoman Clara Burel. ( read original story ...)
Marriott to Bring Midscale to Japan After KKR Deal
Marriott International will bring its recently christened Four Points Express by Sheraton midscale brand to Japan following the sale of a 14-property Japanese chain to U.S. investment firm KKR. ( read original story ...)