CDL divests its Bespoke Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi to Blackstone-managed real estate funds for S$117 million, marking its fourth major capital recycling transaction. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Centara Expands Footprint in Japan with the Signing of Centara Life Osaka
Second property in Japan strengthens Taisei Corporation partnership, expands lifestyle portfolio in popular destination Centara Hotels & Resorts, has announced the signing of Centara Life Osaka, ... ( read original story ...)
ESPACIO Nagoya Castle offers ultra-luxurious samurai-era accommodation
ESPACIO Nagoya Castle debuts as a high-end hotel near Nagoya Castle, featuring samurai-era design, onsen suites, eight restaurants and one of Japan’s largest banquet halls. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s FSA to Mandate Liability Reserves for Crypto Exchanges to Enhance Security: Report
Japan's Financial Services Agency is set to require digital asset exchanges to maintain liability reserves to protect users.
Naomi Osaka and her neon ‘super suit’ get a big win at the U.S. Open
NEW YORK — There was a lot going on with Naomi Osaka on Tuesday, between her powerful, 6-3, 6-2 win over fellow Grand Slam champion Jelena Ostapenko in the first round of the U.S. Open, the tears that ...
Osaka pulls out of Japan Open quarter-finals with injury
Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Japan Open ahead of her quarter-final on Friday after the four-time Grand Slam champion failed to recover from a leg injury. The former world number one was tearful after ...
Japan’s Rapidus to open 1.4-nm chip plant in 2029
Rapidus, which aims to bring production of leading-edge semiconductors back to Japan, is set to start construction on a second plant in Hokkaido in fiscal 2027. Production of 1.4-nanometer chips -- ...
Japan’s Nikkei erases most gains as SoftBank Group tanks
Japan's Nikkei index closed nearly flat Tuesday, with SoftBank Group plunging nearly 10% due to concerns over competition between OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. While chip-related stocks like ...
Japan’s Rapidus to build cutting-edge 1.4-nm chip plant in race with TSMC
Rapidus, which aims to bring production of leading-edge semiconductors back to Japan, is set to start construction on a second plant in Hokkaido in fiscal 2027. Production of 1.4-nanometer chips -- ...
When are we due for a giant earthquake? Scientists weigh in
Their whole life, producer Hannah Chinn has known about the Big One: a massive earthquake forecasted to hit the West Coast. Scientists say it’ll destroy buildings, collapse bridges, flood coastal ... ( read original story ...)
Man driving stolen car in Tokyo hits 12 people, killing 1, reports say
TOKYO -- A man driving a stolen car struck 11 people in Tokyo on Monday, killing one and seriously injuring a woman, Japanese media reported. The driver was arrested after fleeing. Police didn't ... ( read original story ...)
Man held on suspicion of stealing car and causing fatal hit-and-run in Tokyo
The suspect is believed to have taken a car from a used car dealership without alerting the staff, then plowing through a busy street nearby in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, killing one. ( read original story ...)
Japan DJ joins Tokyo’s growing community of female rickshaw drivers, improves speaking skills
29-year-old juggles radio presenting position with pulling people around; loves both jobs so much, she works 7 days a week. ( read original story ...)
Expert: Impact on business of Japan-China rift likely to persist
An expert on Japanese business in China says the commercial impact of the current Japan-China row may persist for some time. He says concerted efforts to promote exchange are needed to improve the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Plans New Reserve Rules for Crypto Exchanges to Guard Against Hacks
Japan plans new rules for crypto exchanges to keep reserves to cover customer losses from hacks and system failures.
Japan’s FSA to Require Crypto Exchanges Hold Liability Reserves for Losses Relating to Hacks
Japan is seeking to restore trust in crypto markets after a decade of security failures, from Mt. Gox to the recent DMM Bitcoin hack.