The government said Tuesday Japan will strengthen coordination with foreign investigative authorities to thwart online piracy of the ... ( read original story ...)
Buyers of property with Japanese Knotweed problem allowed to proceed with action against sellers
A couple that bought a property in Auchendinny only to find a substantial quantity of Japanese Knotweed on the grounds have been allowed to progress with an action raised against the sellers based on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 2023 net external assets hit record 471 tril. yen on weak yen
Japan's net external assets hit a record 471.31 trillion yen ($3 trillion) in 2023, as a sharp drop in the yen inflated the value of foreign stocks, bonds and other holdings in yen terms, while ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees record returns of lost-and-found items
A record number of lost items in Japan were returned to authorities in 2023, highlighting the country's unwavering commitment to honesty and civic duty. Authorities are urging pet owners to be more ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka overcomes nerves for winning start at French Open
Naomi Osaka has overcome a bout of nerves to get off to a winning start at the French Open. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. ( read original story ...)
Gaw Capital Partners Expands Data Center Portfolio with Acquisition in Fuchu Intelligent Park, Japan
The Property is situated near Meito Sangyo Building and Fuchu ... as evidenced by a combined occupancy rate of 91% for Tokyo and Osaka in 2023, based on the Built Out IT capacity which increased from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan blocks photo spot of Mount Fuji, but tourists find another
A large black cloth has proven to be a successful attempt at deterring tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji at a popular viewing spot in the town of Fujikawaguchiko. Eager to nab a shot with the ... ( read original story ...)
FOUND CASH REPORTED TO JAPANESE POLICE HITS RECORD IN 2023
TOKYO, May 27 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The amount of found cash reported to Japanese police in 2023 reached an all-time high at around 22.85 billion yen (about US$145 million), up by approximately 1.7 ... ( read original story ...)
Record 29.79 million found items reported to Japanese police in 2023
A record 29.79 million reports of found property, excluding cash, were made to Japanese police nationwide in 2023, police agency offi ... ( read original story ...)
Stan Wawrinka, who is 39, beats Andy Murray, who is 37, at the French Open. Alcaraz and Osaka win
Stan Wawrinka repeatedly used his trademark one-handed backhand to get the better of Andy Murray at the French Open once again, beating him 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 on ... ( read original story ...)
Europe’s real estate assets favoured by global investors, Japan funds as distress creates ‘opportunistic’ deals, Patron Capital says
Asian investors, especially in Japan, are showing great interest because of the need to deploy large savings accumulated during the pandemic, managing partner Keith Breslauer said in an interview. ( read original story ...)
MapleTree Industrial Trust’s NPI rises 0.6% on new acquisitions, leases
the data centre in Osaka, Japan, acquired on 28 September 2023, and new leases and renewals across various property clusters. The higher NPI and higher distribution declared by joint venture Mapletree ... ( read original story ...)
Corporate Japan’s $77bn in property gains offer target for activists
Simply sign up to the Japanese business & finance myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Japanese companies outside the real estate sector generated more than $77bn in paper profits last ... ( read original story ...)
Baby steps for Osaka and daughter at French Open
Naomi Osaka's bittersweet relationship with the French Open tasted a little more appealing on Saturday when the Japanese star revealed her daughter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan continues on growth streak even as rest of APAC commercial property sales contracted in 1Q2024
Trading of commercial property contracted in 1Q2024 ... dragged down by muted activity in markets like Singapore, Hong Kong and Osaka. While acquisitions of apartments fell by over 40%, investors ... ( read original story ...)
Guide to Property Taxes in Japan
Married couples are assessed and taxed separately. Nonresident individuals earning rental income from Japanese property are taxed at 20.42%. Taxable income is gross rent less income-generating ... ( read original story ...)