SINGAPORE] Digital Core Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) acquired a 20 per cent interest in an Osaka data centre for about 13.2 billion yen (S$117 million), the Reit’s manager said on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Core REIT acquires 20% stake in Osaka data centre from Mitsubishi, launches US$750 mil euro medium-term note
Separately, Digital Core REIT also announced the establishment of a US$750 million ($1 billion) euro medium-term note programme (EMTN) and has appointed Mizuho Securities (Singapore) as the sole ... ( read original story ...)
JR East to open 1st phase of Takanawa Gateway City in Tokyo
East Japan Railway on Thursday will open the first phase of one of Tokyo's largest urban redevelopment projects. ( read original story ...)
Toyota to delay construction of Japan battery plant amid EV slowdown
Toyota Motor Corp. will delay construction of its electric vehicle battery factory in southwestern Japan due to slowing global deman ... ( read original story ...)
Bianca Censori Allegedly ‘Frightened’ of Kanye ‘Ye’ West as He Flees Back to Tokyo
Bianca Censori is allegedly 'frightened' of Kanye 'Ye' West following his X outbursts. Here's what to know about his location. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s corporate service inflation hits 3.0%, keeps BOJ rate hike bets alive
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation hit 3.0% in February, data showed on Wednesday, keeping alive expectations of further interest rate hikes by the central bank. Service-sector ... ( read original story ...)
Comedy Romance ‘Tokyo Crush’ Wins Series Mania Best Project Award
One of Series Mania's industry centerpieces, the Pitching Sessions saw 15 projects presented to an industry audience on Tuesday at Series Mania in Lille, northern France. Carrying ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Stands Up New Joint Operations Command Planned to Work with Local U.S. Forces
Japan activated its Japan Self-Defense Force Joint Operations Command (JJOC) Monday, allowing its military to better conduct integrated and joint operations. Japan outlined the intention to establish the JJOC in its Defense Buildup Program (DBP), ( read original story ...)
French-Japanese Comedy ‘Tokyo Crush’ Wins Series Mania Forum Best Project Award
French-Japanese comedy romance series Tokyo Crush has won the Series Mania Co-Pro Pitching Sessions event. The result was announced by Series Mania founder and Director General Laurence Herszberg in the past few minutes, ( read original story ...)
This Underrated Japanese Town Is An Authentic, Mountainous, And Uncrowded Alternative To Tokyo
Escape Tokyo crowds by heading to an underrated mountain town rich in culture and history. Explore the quaint streets while enjoying delicious, authentic eats. ( read original story ...)
Bangkok’s Little Tokyo: Exploring the charm of Soi Thaniya
A vibrant enclave of Japanese culture, food and nightlife, this 300 meters stretch offers visitors a taste of Japan without ever leaving Thailand. With its neon-lit streets, authentic izakayas – casual pubs serving drinks and a variety of food – and deep-rooted history, ( read original story ...)
Amid Custody Battle With Ex-Wife Kim Kardashian, Kanye West Heads To Tokyo WITHOUT Bianca Censori? Here’s What We Know
Kanye West recently jetted off to Tokyo to cool off after a series of explosive social media rants about his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. Reports also suggest that Bianca Censori wants to end her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court dissolves controversial ‘Moonies’ church
A court in Japan has ordered the disbandment of the controversial Unification Church, which came under scrutiny after the shock killing of former prime minister Shinzo Abe in 2022. The alleged assassin had confessed that he held a grievance against Abe because of the ex-leader's ties with the church, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Eneos to halt lubricants production at Yokohama by March 2028
Japan's largest oil refiner, Eneos, said on Tuesday that it will gradually halt production of lubricants and some petroleum products at its Yokohama plant near Tokyo by March 2028, but will consider ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka High Court rules gay marriage ban unconstitutional
OSAKA—Presiding Judge Kumiko Honda of the Osaka High Court here ruled in favor of LGBT plaintiffs on March 25 over the unconstitutionality of Japan's same-sex marriage ban. ( read original story ...)
A court orders the dissolution of the Unification Church in Japan
A court ordered the dissolution of the Unification Church in Japan, upholding a government request for a revocation spurred by the investigation into the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)