Tokyo Central will open its second location in Northern California next year- this time the Japanese grocery chain which has numerous outlets in Southern California will open in Emeryville’s Bay ... ( read original story ...)
Ong Beng Seng’s Hotel Properties trims H1 loss to $4.9 million
SINGAPORE - Hotel Properties (HPL), the real estate player owned by tycoon Ong Beng Seng, on Aug 13 reported a net loss of $4.9 million for the half year ended June 30, narrowing from a loss of $17.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Growing number of Chinese now call Japan home
Chin JouSen's real estate agency, Yuzawa, focuses on the Chinese market. He said that when looking at buying property in Japan, China's wealthy mainly focus on preserving the value of their investment ... ( read original story ...)
Ong Beng Seng’s Hotel Properties trims H1 loss to S$4.9 million
HOTEL Properties (HPL), the real estate player owned by tycoon Ong Beng Seng, on Tuesday (Aug 13) reported a net loss of S$4.9 million for the half year ended Jun 30, narrowing from a loss of S$17.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Is Japan Poised for a New Era of Financial Innovation? Understanding the Latest Legislative Changes in 2024
Japan is on the brink of a transformative period in its financial landscape, driven by recent legislative changes aimed at fostering innovation and supporting economic growth. Despite facing ... ( read original story ...)
This Seattle couple was priced out of their city’s housing market, so they bought a farmhouse in Japan for $30K — here are their 2 big reasons for buying and moving abroad
Leika — whose mother grew up in Japan — never would have imagined moving there permanently until Brandon shared his own experience in the quiet towns around the Okayama and Osaka area ... mortgage or ... ( read original story ...)
CenterCal Properties Announces the Addition of Tokyo Central to Bay Street Emeryville in 2025
August 13, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CenterCal Properties, a premier full-service commercial real estate company serving the western U.S., is excited to announce that Tokyo Central, a popular Japan-based ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is bracing for a ‘once-in-a-century’ earthquake
The Nankai Trough is a 700-kilometre-long (435-mile) subduction zone, which refers to when tectonic plates slip beneath each other. Most of the world's earthquakes and tsunamis are caused by the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Exploring Lesser-Known Areas Has Never Been Easier
Japan is seeing a booming tourist business — this spring, tourism numbers blossomed to a record 3 million visitors just in March. Japan's decades-low Yen and world-famous, ultra-courteous people are ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese insurers tighten underwriting amidst Q2 market challenges
This called for a careful evaluation of risk retention and risk transfer strategies, Aon said. Whilst the Japanese insurance market experienced moderate conditions during the second quarter (Q2 2024), ... ( read original story ...)
Japan supermarket director detained in Myanmar released: Junta
He was detained for "selling rice at higher price with the aim to make economic chaos”. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s AI Stance Is Betraying Its Anime Artists
Japan’s artists have given the nation an outsize influence around the globe, with manga, anime and other cultural exports producing some of the world’s most beloved figures — while its once-dominant ... ( read original story ...)
Why messy end to negative interest rates won’t dent Japan’s appeal
05:46 Why investors can expect more market volatility after recent global stock sell-off Why investors can expect more market volatility after recent global stock sell-off In the commercial property ... ( read original story ...)
Another Japan: A countryside getaway in Niigata at prices a third of Tokyo’s
Less than two hours by bullet train from Tokyo, Niigata prefecture teems with culture and world-class craftsmanship. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Aussie dad explains how he bought a three-bedroom house for only $30,000
Jay Thursfield and his wife bought the property for less than the price of an SUV and have shared exactly how it can be done. ( read original story ...)
New homeowner sparks concern after home inspector discovers nightmare plant growing alongside property: ‘I’d call a professional’
"All things being equal with another property you like just as well, [it] would be a deal breaker for me." New homeowner sparks concern after home inspector discovers nightmare plant growing alongside ... ( read original story ...)