Located in Fukushima-Ku ward, a residential area in the heart of Osaka, it capitalizes on the compact plot with a radical 13-level design. Devoid of interior walls and doors, the property is an ... ( read original story ...)
China Isn’t Japan in the 1990s. This Meltdown Is Different.
The recent spate of dismal economic data out of China has raised the question of whether the world’s second-biggest economy will have a meltdown like the one in Japan in the 1990s. Right now, China ... ( read original story ...)
Dexus swings to first loss in 14 years as higher rates crunch property values
TOKYO (Reuters) -As the yen slid past 145 per dollar with barely a murmur from Japanese policymakers during recent days, suspicion grew that they won't be as ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares close lower on China worries
Tokyo shares closed lower Wednesday on worries over the Chinese economy, with falls on US markets also affecting sentiment.The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gave up 1.46 percent, ... ( read original story ...)
Unearthing Japanese American history at a dig site in North Seattle
As the sweltering sun beamed down on a team of archaeology students near North Seattle College in late July, they hopped in and out of a hole nearly 5 feet deep to unearth marbles, rusted nails and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s property market is buzzing again – that’s great news for investors
There's a very famous story about how, during the Japanese bubble in the 1980s, this tiny area was worth more than all of the property in the state of California. Don't miss the latest investment ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone explores Japanese property after selling $4.5bn
Blackstone Inc is exploring more acquisitions in Japanese real estate, after selling about $4.5bn worth in the past year to capitalise on high international interest in property ... ( read original story ...)
Upland Ventures into Tokyo with Over 20,000 Properties Up for Grabs
The Tokyo launch, set for August 17th at 1 am PT, will see the release of more than 20,000 properties spread across 30 neighborhoods, primarily in the vibrant Shibuya City ward. Important Dates and ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone Eyes Japan Property After Selling $4.5 Billion
Blackstone Inc. is exploring more acquisitions in Japanese real estate, after selling about $4.5 billion worth in the past year to capitalize on high international interest in property in the island ... ( read original story ...)
China’s economic challenges gather steam as new loans plunge, property fears loom
Credit data for July released Friday showed a slump in demand from businesses and households to borrow money for the future. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets lower on property woes and broader economic concerns in China
Hong Kong -2.38%. Extended losses from the prior session while hovering at their lowest in over a month, pressured by a worsening property slump in China. India -0.47%. Australia -0.88%. New Zealand ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone Eyes More Japan Property After Selling $4.5 Billion
Blackstone Inc. is exploring more acquisitions in Japanese real estate, after selling about $4.5 billion worth in the past year to capitalize on high international interest in property in the island ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone eyes more Japan property after selling US$4.5 billion
BLACKSTONE is exploring more acquisitions in Japanese real estate, after selling about US$4.5 billion worth in the past year to capitalise on high international interest in property in the island ... ( read original story ...)
Australia news live: mushroom meal survivor’s family ‘deeply moved’ by support, Japanese F-35s to deploy in NT
Follow today’s live news updates. The morning so far 00:58 While things briefly slow down here on the blog, I’ll take a moment to recap what we’ve learned so far this morning: The ... ( read ...
A traditional Japanese garden in Mississippi? It was hidden in plain sight for decades.
A wealthy New Orleans couple transformed their Pass Christian property near the beach with cherry blossoms, a Buddha shrine and more. Here’s the full history and photos. ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Museum building in Saga designed to resemble late politician Okuma Shigenobu
A museum building in this southwestern Japan city that at first glance appears odd was designed to pay tribute to the late Okuma Shigenobu (18・・・ ... ( read original story ...)