Think you've seen it all? Think again. There's an 'undiscovered' side of Japan that few Australians ever visit. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks end higher on hopes of economic rebound
Japanese shares ended higher on Tuesday as investors bought consumer goods companies and property developers on expectations that they would benefit from an economic recovery from the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Transcranial static magnetic stimulation over the motor cortex can facilitate the contralateral cortical excitability in human
Transcranial static magnetic stimulation (tSMS) has been focused as a new non-invasive brain stimulation, which can suppress the human cortical excitability just below the magnet. However, the ... ( read original story ...)
Yubari may offer Japan a taste of things to come
Yubari is a town in Hokkaido. It has the highest average age of any town in Japan, and probably the world. Indeed, its population is possibly the oldest to have ever existed. In its heyday, Yubari was ... ( read original story ...)
Allianz Real Estate Ups Japanese Holdings With $89.5M Tokyo Apartment Buy
Allianz Real Estate said on Friday that it had agreed to acquire a portfolio of Tokyo mullti-family assets for €75 million ($89.5 million). ( read original story ...)
Ex-U.S. ambassador hails 3/11 rescue mission as example of strong Japan-U.S. ties
Operation Tomodachi was "a shining example of the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance," John Roos said in an interview ahead of the 10th anniversary of the disaster ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese ingenuity, craftsmanship go in ‘Season’
Amy R. Remo There has always been a deep reverence for Japanese design and architecture globally. This comes as no surprise as many admire that profound fusion of cutting edge ... ( read original story ...)
Allianz adds €75m multi-family assets to Japan property portfolio
Allianz Real Estate is investing €75m to buy a portfolio of 12 newly-built multi-family in Japan. The manager said it has agreed to buy the 256 units in Tokyo 23 wards upon completion on behalf of ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus helps golf to bounce back in Japan
Once a status symbol, golf suffered a dramatic downturn in its fortunes when Japan's economic bubble burst. The number of players is now again rising. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s housing market gaining momentum
However there is now a heightened risk of a double-dip recession with the recent surge in coronavirus cases, which compelled the government to declare a one-month state of emergency in 11 of Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Niseko Japan Luxury Real Estate Investment: Kouzan Phase 1
Situated in the Niseko Town Scenic Area, Kouzan Woods is a development of luxury villas designed to give unique Niseko winter experience to its residents through stylish and modern architecture. ( read original story ...)
Wooden tablet found at 16th century castle ruin may shed light on west Japan city’s history
The discovery among local castle ruins of a wooden tablet that may date back to the 16th century has excitement running high among res・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the man from Japan who saves forgotten cats in Fukushima’s nuclear zone
Sakae Kato stayed behind to rescue cats abandoned by neighbours who fled the radiation clouds belching from the nearby Fukushima nuclear plant. He won’t leave. “I want to make sure I am here to take ... ( read original story ...)
Adrian Zecha’s Azumi Brand Launches Maiden Property
Located on the small island of Ikuchijima, Azumi Setoda offers a refreshing take on the Japanese ryokan experience. ( read original story ...)
A day to remember: Japanese films about 3/11
The only other historical event in the modern era covered so thoroughly by Japanese filmmakers is World War II. One difference is that, unlike the many war films that sentimentalize and idealize their ... ( read original story ...)
Former ASB Classic director Karl Budge appointed to SailGP team
Former tournament director of the ASB Classic, Karl Budge, has been appointed as the New Zealand head of event and commercial director for SailGP. Budge will be responsible for leading the delivery of ... ( read original story ...)