G-7 diplomats unanimously condemn Hamas, support Israel’s right to self-defense and urge pauses in fighting to to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. ( read original story ...)
Commercial Property Investment in Japan Dips 9 Percent Annually in Q3
According to new data by CBRE, commercial real estate investment volume in Japan fell by 9% year-over-year to JPY 945.0 billion in Q3 3023, largely because of an 80% decline in investment by foreign ... ( read original story ...)
‘A Global Outlier’: Japan Is APAC’s Bright Spot for Institutional Real Estate Investments, Goodwin Report Finds
Japan, with its stable economy and low interest rates, has out-competed most of its peers in the Asia Pacific for institutional real estate investments. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka prefecture commits to closer ties with Vietnamese localities
Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu hosted a reception in Hanoi on November 8 for a delegation of the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance of Osaka prefecture led by its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood improves, but global stress dims outlook: Poll
The monthly poll highlighted a challenging outlook amid a patchy economic recovery Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Lifesize Gundam robot towers over Yokohama harbour
Ever wondered how you would stack up against an anime robot come to life? The Gundam Factory in the Japanese city of Yokohama will help you find out. Standing well above crowds of visitors, the ... ( read original story ...)
November temperatures in Tokyo beat century-old record
Tokyo has experienced a record 143 days of temperatures hitting 25 deg C so far in 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Blinken rallies Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Italy to condemn Hamas, urge hostage release
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken rallied members of the Group of Seven, which represents the major democracies of the world, to condemn Hamas and its invasion of Israel. ( read original story ...)
‘Grounded’ and ‘Mature’ Naomi Osaka’s Performance Coach Sheds Light on Her ‘Balanced’ Lifestyle as She Emerges as an Inspiration
Florian Zitzеlsbеrgеr, a dеvotеd sports еnthusiast, had еvolvеd into a sought-aftеr pеrformancе coach, drawing dirеction from his fathеr’s influеncе. As thе co-foundеr of Intеgralis Physiothеrapiе, hе ... ( read original story ...)
A Cook’s Tour of the Tokyo Food Scene
Taking a cooking class in the Japanese capital adds layers to an exploration of the city’s abundant supply of restaurants, from a pricey kaiseki spot to a chain noodle joint. ( read original story ...)
Dr. Stone Season 3 Episode 16: Spoilers from the manga, release date, where to watch and more
Moz will be torn between a tough choice. On one hand is Ibara, who is the master that he follows. And on the other side is Senku who will not spare anyone who poses a threat to the new world. Thus, the stage is set for the perfect showdown between the two sides. ( read ...
An Undersea Volcano Is Building a New Island in Japan
An ongoing eruption from the volcano has created a small new land mass less than a mile off Iwo Jima island. It’s great case study of how volcanoes work. ( read original story ...)
G7 ministers unified in call for humanitarian pause to Gaza conflict, Japan says
By John Geddie and Sakura Murakami TOKYO (Reuters) -G7 foreign ministers on Wednesday issued a "unified message" on the Israel-Hamas war, including a call for a humanitarian pause in the fighting and a "peace process", ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong is still bullish on crypto
Unlike people in the US, where the SBF trial is just one more episode in the prolonged crypto winter, those in Hong Kong were feeling much more optimistic about all things Web3. The city’s top official, Chief Executive John Lee, was there to discuss ...
What You Should Know To Get Started Investing In ETFs (And Why)
In the 1990s, investors talked about mutual funds. In the 2000s, they talked about index funds. And since 2010, investors have been all-in on exchange traded funds, or ETFs. ETFs are a package that has proven appeal for investors.
Magnificent wooden canopy to be symbol of 2025 Osaka Expo
OSAKA--A ring-shaped wooden roof with a circumference of 2 kilometers will be erected using traditional techniques at the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo. The canopy, which will protect visitors to ...