Firefighters battle wildfires in Japan for a fourth day and NHK says thousands are ordered to evacuate:: Imabari, Japan:: Miyazaki, Japan:: March 25, 2025:: The fire has destroyed buildings and ... ( read original story ...)
Hillhouse hires Japan co-heads for real estate investment arm from Blackstone, source says
Hillhouse Investment has hired co-heads for its Japan real estate investment business, a source familiar with the matter said, as it bulks up its operations there. Hillhouse has hired Jeremy Bleackley ... ( read original story ...)
Oda exits Hearts for ‘fresh start’ in Japan
A permanent exit from Hearts offers Yutaro Oda the chance of a "fresh start" after limited game time at Tynecastle, says head coach Neil Critchley. The 23-year-old Japanese winger has returned to his ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo frets about durability of US alliance ahead of Hegseth visit
While Tokyo is worried about Trump imposing tariffs on Japan on April 2, officials are also nervous because of comments from the administration about burden sharing. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court hands 2-year sentence to FSA employee, former judge for insider trading
Tokyo District Court judge Masaru Nomura says that former judge and Financial Services Agency (FSA) employee Soichiro Sato’s insider trading abuse has “greatly damaged” market soundness and the “trust ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lawmaker says yen undervalued, eyes steps to reverse outflows
Japan's economic fundamentals suggest the yen's real value is closer to 120-130 per dollar rather than the current 150 levels, senior lawmaker told Reuters, as the ruling party considers steps to help ... ( read original story ...)
Thai AirAsia launches third Fifth Freedom route from Chiang Mai-Taipei-Sapporo
Thai AirAsia announces the launch of a new route connecting the northern city of Chiang Mai to Taipei and onto ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka High Court rules country’s same-sex marriage ban ‘unconstitutional’
Japan's Osaka High Court ruled Tuesday that the country's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, following similar rulings in the high courts of Sapparo, Tokyo, Fukuoka and Nagoya. ( read original story ...)
Digital Core Reit acquires 20% stake in Osaka data centre for 13.2 billion yen
SINGAPORE] Digital Core Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) acquired a 20 per cent interest in an Osaka data centre for about 13.2 billion yen (S$117 million), the Reit’s manager said on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Core REIT acquires 20% stake in Osaka data centre from Mitsubishi, launches US$750 mil euro medium-term note
Separately, Digital Core REIT also announced the establishment of a US$750 million ($1 billion) euro medium-term note programme (EMTN) and has appointed Mizuho Securities (Singapore) as the sole ... ( read original story ...)
JR East to open 1st phase of Takanawa Gateway City in Tokyo
East Japan Railway on Thursday will open the first phase of one of Tokyo's largest urban redevelopment projects. ( read original story ...)
Toyota to delay construction of Japan battery plant amid EV slowdown
Toyota Motor Corp. will delay construction of its electric vehicle battery factory in southwestern Japan due to slowing global deman ... ( read original story ...)
Bianca Censori Allegedly ‘Frightened’ of Kanye ‘Ye’ West as He Flees Back to Tokyo
Bianca Censori is allegedly 'frightened' of Kanye 'Ye' West following his X outbursts. Here's what to know about his location. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s corporate service inflation hits 3.0%, keeps BOJ rate hike bets alive
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation hit 3.0% in February, data showed on Wednesday, keeping alive expectations of further interest rate hikes by the central bank. Service-sector ... ( read original story ...)
Comedy Romance ‘Tokyo Crush’ Wins Series Mania Best Project Award
One of Series Mania's industry centerpieces, the Pitching Sessions saw 15 projects presented to an industry audience on Tuesday at Series Mania in Lille, northern France. Carrying ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Stands Up New Joint Operations Command Planned to Work with Local U.S. Forces
Japan activated its Japan Self-Defense Force Joint Operations Command (JJOC) Monday, allowing its military to better conduct integrated and joint operations. Japan outlined the intention to establish the JJOC in its Defense Buildup Program (DBP), ( read original story ...)