Apex-Brasil is part of Itamaraty and supports 15,000 companies in 80 sectors of the Brazilian economy. Among the new partners are the Japan External Trade Organization. ( read original story ...)
Firefighter in Japan drives ambulance 24 times on suspended license, causes accident
A firefighter in his 20s drove an ambulance a total of 24 times while his driver's license was suspended, before causing an accident while res ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Ruling Bloc Adopts FY 2022 Tax Reform Package
Japan's ruling coalition on Friday adopted its fiscal 2022 tax system reform package focusing on measures to cushion the impacts of the novel coronavirus crisis on households and businesses. You are ... ( read original story ...)
Worst could be over for Tokyo real estate as vacancy rate drops
Vacancies fell by 0.12 percentage points to 6.35% in the capital's five main business districts, ending months of increases amid the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Oriental Restaurant in the University District is closing
Owner Kim Aun said in a Facebook post that the property owner at 2283 N. High St. wants to convert the three-story brick building to apartments ... ( read original story ...)
SO/Maldives breaks ground with target launch in 2023
The 80-villa luxury resort joins development plans on its private island, including CROSSROADS Maldives, a multi-island leisure complex. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Foreign Direct Investment in China slows as tensions rise, but Asean 5, Asian Tigers benefit
China's slice of Japan's FDI pie is now smaller than that of both the Asian Tigers and the Asean 5 of Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines The slowdown comes amid diplomatic tensions ... ( read original story ...)
McDermott Lands Three IP Attorneys, Including One in Japan
McDermott Will & Emery has added three new IP attorneys to its intellectual property practice, including one in Japan, where it had said earlier this year it was planning to launch an office. Former ... ( read original story ...)
Wyndham Garden Expands with Christchurch Opening
The Wyndham Garden brand has expanded its portfolio with its new Christchurch Kilmore Street 96-key property, created in partnership with Marsden Group and Clearwater Construction. Located in the ... ( read original story ...)
Nankai All Line 2 Day Pass: Ride the Nankai Electric Railway & Enjoy Famous Fall Spots in Osaka
If you've ever used the Kansai International Airport, you may have taken a ride on the Nankai Electric Railway. Trains run directly from the airport to many popular tourist destinations around Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to recognize same-sex partnership: Koike
Tokyo will move to recognize same-sex partnerships, Governor Yuriko Koike said, becoming the largest city in Japan to do so, as activists push for national recognition. Japan is the only nation of the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to recognise same-sex partnerships, as activists in Japan push for greater LGBT rights
Governor Yuriko Koike said the Japanese capital will draft a basic principle to recognise such unions by the end of March, but marriage is still not possible. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to recognise same-sex partnership: Governor
TOKYO: Tokyo will move to recognise same-sex partnerships, its governor said, becoming the largest city in Japan to do so, as activists push for national recognition. Japan is the only nation of the ... ( read original story ...)
Property tax reform plan welcomed
ZHAO QIRUI/FOR Although details of the pilot plan have not been released, experts said it would take tax regimes in mature markets into account and adapt them to the situation in China. In 2011, ... ( read original story ...)
GA technologies is making a debut in the franchise business with a nationwide free consultation service helping customers find their ideal real estate
It is a national-wide service offered by the contracted franchisees with the aim of supporting customers to find a house that best suits their needs. The "LIVING ADVISOR " consultation service ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Curb Tax Rise on Commercial Land
The Japanese government and ruling camp plan to halve an expected rise in fixed property tax on commercial land whose prices have risen, sources familiar with their discussions said Tuesday. You are ... ( read original story ...)