Japan's government has approved the resignation of State Minister of Finance Kanda Kenji, who repeatedly failed to pay taxes for his company. ( read original story ...)
Despite culinary reputation, southwest Japan’s Fukuoka lacks famous tourist spots
Hokkaido's capital city has its Sapporo Clock Tower, a nationally designated important cultural property. Sendai in northeast Japan has the ruins of Sendai Castle, featuring a statue of famed warrior ... ( read original story ...)
Pete Doherty reveals he once smuggled heroin into Japan in his guitar case
Pete Doherty reveals he once smuggled heroin into Japan in his guitar case - The British rocker details his journey to get sober in documentary, Peter Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin ... ( read original story ...)
High-rise hotel built over Osaka temple prepares to open doors
OSAKA—A high-rise hotel built on the grounds of a historic temple here opened its doors to reporters on Oct. 11 ahead of its grand opening next month. ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed warning issued as homeowners need to stay ‘extra vigilant’
Those wanting to buy a new home should be careful as the invasive weed is harder to spot in the garden during the winter ... ( read original story ...)
News Navigator: Is the State Guest House in Tokyo available to rent?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the State Guest House, Akasaka Palace in central Tokyo, which can actually b・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Commercial Property Investment in Japan Dips 9 Percent Annually in Q3
According to new data by CBRE, commercial real estate investment volume in Japan fell by 9% year-over-year to JPY 945.0 billion in Q3 3023, largely because of an 80% decline in investment by foreign ... ( read original story ...)
‘A Global Outlier’: Japan Is APAC’s Bright Spot for Institutional Real Estate Investments, Goodwin Report Finds
Japan, with its stable economy and low interest rates, has out-competed most of its peers in the Asia Pacific for institutional real estate investments. ( read original story ...)
‘A Global Outlier’: Japan Is APAC’s Bright Spot for Real Estate Investments, Goodwin Report Finds
Japan, with its stable economy and low interest rates, has out-competed most of its peers in the Asia Pacific for institutional real estate investments. ( read original story ...)
5 spots in Osaka every photographer should know
Though often overlooked in favor of Tokyo, Osaka is becoming a more popular destination for photography. With a grittier and more retro atmosphere than Tokyo and home to the best foodie scene in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
The best way to live like a Tokyo local
The property sits above Otemachi Station, which is a hub of retail, services, and six subway lines, and it’s a 10-minute stroll to Tokyo Station, terminus for the Shinkansen high-speed service and ... ( read original story ...)
A small museum in Tokyo asserts Japanese sovereignty
TOKYO—Somewhere in the center of Japan’s busy capital is a small museum that asserts Japanese sovereignty over islands that are also being claimed by China, Russia and South Korea. The National Museum ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks poised for an economic comeback. But is it for real?
Tourism numbers and Tokyo property prices are surging, yet policymakers are struggling, fighting inflation and deflation. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Pimentel, Makabayan bloc raise concern over military deal with Japan
Pimentel did not hide his disappointment after Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri practically guaranteed the upper chamber’s ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), a military accord ... ( read original story ...)
Mapletree Industrial Trust’s DPU Set at 3.32 cents: 5 Highlights from its Latest Quarterly Result
With property expenses inching up 0.8% year on year for the quarter ... to 2.8 billion largely because of the equity fundraising in 1Q FY2024 to fund MIT’s Osaka data centre acquisition along with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Real Estate Renaissance: Foreign Investors Flock To Land Of The Rising Sun
Singapore has emerged as the leading contributor of cross-border investments in the Japanese commercial real estate market, with a total of $3 billion in acquisitions this year, as of Oct. 2. U.S. ( read original story ...)