Thirty-five people's nightmares became a reality after they got stuck on a rollercoaster in Japan following an unexpected power outage! ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end sharply higher on Wall St. record high, weaker yen
Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher Tuesday as sentiment improved on overnight record highs on Wall Street, while a slight weakening of ... ( read original story ...)
Latest news updates: Chinese developer misses payment as property turmoil widens
A Chinese property developer has missed payment on an offshore bond, a sign of continuing turmoil in the country’s property sector despite heavily-indebted Evergrande meeting a crucial last-minute ... ( read original story ...)
China intrigued by role of Japan’s new minister for economic security
China has been paying serious attention to how Japan's new minister in charge of economic security will act after the Oct 31 general election, as the position is expected to challenge threats posed by ... ( read original story ...)
In Spa-Speckled Gunma, Japan, the Water ‘Cures Anything but Heartache’
Homeowners get considerably more space for their money in the scenic prefecture, plus easy access to legendary hot springs and outdoor pursuits ... ( read original story ...)
FOCUS:China intrigued by role of Japan’s new minister for economic security
China has been paying serious attention to how Japan's new minister in charge of economic security will act after the Oct. 31 general election, as the position is expected to challenge threats posed ... ( read original story ...)
Dam, that’s beautiful: Infrastructure tourism gains steam in Japan
As Japan's tourism sector plots a comeback from a coronavirus-induced chill, one Tokyo-based company aims to give the curious public an inside look at dams, power stations and other infrastructure ... ( read original story ...)
Factbox: China’s indebted property market and the Evergrande crisis
China Evergrande Group has rapidly become Beijing's biggest corporate headache as it wrestles with debts of more than $300 billion and the fate of the country's second-biggest property developer is ... ( read original story ...)
Power outage traps rollercoaster riders in Japan
Theme parkgoers didn’t know they were in for the ride of a lifetime at Universal Studios Japan after a power outage caused attraction rides to come to a halt Friday afternoon. Eyewitness video showed ... ( read original story ...)
San Antonio’s newest single-family investor: Yamasa Corp., a Japanese conglomerate hit town in April
Yamasa Corp., a conglomerate based in Okayama, Japan, traces its origins to a timber shop and charcoal transporter founded by the Sano family in 1875. Since a new generation took over in 1950, it’s ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Stock Market: Advances on Evergrande’s optimism, higher Japan’s PMI
Asian stocks edge higher as risk appetite returns after China’s debt-ridden Evergrande makes a payment of $83.5 million bond interest payment. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside ... ( read original story ...)
Asian tech shares jump, China property stocks rally as Evergrande makes payment
Tech stocks climbed in Asia on Friday, following U.S. peers higher, while Chinese property stocks rallied following a surprise interest payment by debt-ridden property developer China Evergrande ... ( read original story ...)
AI is making waves in the rent, property owners define the accurate rent price fluctuations with variations in facilities and specifications
There are several updates regarding the features of RENOSYOWNER’s MYPAGE including updates of the AI market price assessment feature. The market price of rent fluctuation based on facility variations, ... ( read original story ...)
Trick or Treat! Halloween in Japan: How and Where to Celebrate
Despite being a largely North American tradition, Halloween has been enthusiastically embraced by the Japanese to become one of the country’s largest annual celebrations. With all-night street parties ... ( read original story ...)
US envoy to Japan nominee vows to deepen ties amid China challenge
U.S. Ambassador to Japan nominee Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday vowed to work to enhance ties between the two countries as China seek ... ( read original story ...)
Canada’s CPP Investments invests 110 billion yen in GLP’s new Japan fund
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has invested 110 billion yen (US$957 million) in a new Japanese logistics property fund launched by Singapore real estate investment firm GLP ... ( read original story ...)