The acquisition will be led by a special purchase company managed by KJR Management, a Japanese real estate unit of private equity giant KKR & Co ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan to sell headquarters in Yokohama for 97 bil. yen
The automaker will lease the properties in Yokohama and maintain its global headquarters operations there, it said. Nissan said it will book a profit of 73.9 billion yen from the sale of the ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan Sells Headquarters to Minth Group For $630 Million
Nissan Motor Co. has agreed to sell its global headquarters in Yokohama for ¥97 billion ($630 million) to a group sponsored by Hong Kong-listed autoparts maker Minth Group, as the struggling automaker ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan sells, leases back headquarters in $643 million deal
Nissan Motor has concluded a 97 billion yen ($643 million) deal to sell and lease back its global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, as part of its business restructuring plans, the automaker said on ... ( read original story ...)
A National Book Award finalist lands readers in the frenetic heart of Tokyo
Bryan Washington’s third novel, “Palaver,” finds a mother traveling to Japan to try to mend her relationship with her estranged son. ( read original story ...)
The Weirdest Traffic Light in the World Only Turns Green Once a Year
On a small island off the coast of Nagoya, Japan, one traffic light follows an unusual schedule of turning green just once every year. The place is Himakajima, a fishing community with roughly 2,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan deploys army to fight bears
The threats from bears aren’t only physical. Japan’s NHK news outlet reported that in one recent instance, bears devoured over 200 apples from a local orchard. “My heart is broken,” the farm’s operator told NHK. ( read original story ...)
Japan Deploys Military Forces After Spate of Bear Attacks
Japan says it is dispatching its military after a spate of bear attacks, including one that left a woman dead last week. It was the 12th fatal bear attack of the year—the highest number on record ... ( read original story ...)
Largest Supermoon of Year Lights Up Night Sky 2
On November 5, the largest full moon of the year, or supermoon, illuminated the night sky. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@torakichi0831 via Spectee”. Video Location: Sapporo, Hokkaido, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan deploys the military to counter a surge in bear attacks
Japan has deployed troops to help contain a surge of bear attacks that have terrorized residents in the northern prefecture of Akita. ( read original story ...)
Osaka launches culinary stamp rally that rewards you for eating your way through the prefecture
Osaka Foodies Marathon offers curated three-hour culinary experiences, from midday city tours to 3am slots for night owls ... ( read original story ...)
Japan deploys troops to combat record wave of deadly bear attacks
Troops from the country's Self Defense Force arrived in the northern Akita Prefecture on Wednesday to combat a crisis that has seen 100 people attacked and 13 killed since April. ( read original story ...)
Japan deploys troops in bid to stem surge in deadly bear attacks
The governor of a northern region of Japan says authorities were getting "desperate" due to a lack of manpower amid daily reports of bear attacks. ( read original story ...)
Japan deploys troops to trap bears after record wave of attacks and deaths
Japan deployed troops to the country's rugged north on Wednesday to help trap bears after local authorities said besieged communities were struggling to cope with an unprecedented wave of attacks. The ... ( read original story ...)
Troops sent to northern Japan to help stop bear attacks on people after casualties hit record
Japan’s Defense Ministry have sent troops to the northern prefecture of Akita to help contain a surge of bear attacks that have horrified residents in the mountainous region. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: ‘Palestine 36’ Takes Grand Prix, Zhang Lu’s ‘Mothertongue’ Wins Two Prizes
Rithy Panh's Cambodian documentary 'We Are the Fruits of the Forest' won the Tokyo International Film Festival's special jury prize. ( read original story ...)