Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of Koyasan instead? ( read original story ...)
Japan hotel investments account for a fifth of 2024 total property transactions
Hotel investments hit JPY1.1 trillion in 2024. In a recent report, Savills noted that hotels have been a highly desirable asset in 2024, given the bright performance and future prospects of the wider ... ( read original story ...)
Warburg Pincus Purchases Tokyo Rental Houses, Plans Japan Office
Warburg Pincus plans to open a Tokyo office later this year as it seeks more real estate and private equity deals in Japan, adding to the expansion of foreign investors in the market. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Slides 1% as Goldman Picks Yen Over BTC Amid Tariff Fears
Goldman Sachs recommends the yen as a hedge against U.S. recession risks, citing its historical strength in risk-off environments.
Japan’s Nikkei ekes out gain in countdown to Trump tariffs
Japan's Nikkei share average ended Wednesday with a small rise after swinging between gains and losses, as traders positioned for U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Japan’s Nikkei wobbles in countdown to fresh Trump tariffs
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average oscillated between gains and losses on Wednesday as traders nervously awaited ...
Japan Pavilion in Osaka Expo opens with rare Mars meteorite exhibit
Japan has opened its pavilion in the World Exposition in Osaka, less than two weeks before the global event begins, with the first-ever public exhibit of a "Mars rock" discovered in Antarctica by a ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. agencies must reveal Bitcoin and crypto holdings by April 5
U.S. federal agencies will disclose their digital assets holdings, including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, to the Treasury Secretary on Apr. 5.
Tokyo high school girl found dead in closet stabbed in over 10 places
The suspect has admitted to stabbing the girl because he had “trouble” with her. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Prada Mode Doubles Down With Two-location Event in Osaka and Inujima Island
The Italian luxury brand's architectural and cultural activation, its second this year and taking place between June 4 and 15, will be curated by architect and designer Kazuyo Sejima. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Lets Emotions Flow After 30YO WTA Pro Sheds Light on Tennis’ Crisis
"I tried my best to win my first Grand Slam. The post Naomi Osaka Lets Emotions Flow After 30YO WTA Pro Sheds Light on Tennis’ Crisis appeared first on EssentiallySports. ( read original story ...)
Inflation Casts Shadow Over Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom across Japan, prompting the usual rush of impromptu picnics, but prices are surging for the traditional food items often enjoyed while admiring the flowers. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Daibiru picks up Sydney office tower in $600m deal
Japanese property giant Daibiru Corporation has snapped up a Sydney office block for more than $600 million, as investors from that region show increasing interest in Australian real estate. ( read original story ...)
Warburg purchases Tokyo rental houses, plans Japan office
The New York-based private equity firm said it acquired a portfolio of 1,195 shared rental houses in the greater Tokyo area. ( read original story ...)
Maryland woman loses millions in crypto “pig butchering” scam as FBI warns of more targets
The scammers, frequently based in Southeast Asia, slowly gain the trust of their targets and then convince them to give money to buy cryptocurrency.
WalletConnect founder says crypto will be in every company one day
Pedro Gomes, founder of WalletConnect, believes the future of crypto is universal. In a conversation with TheStreet Roundtable, he compared WalletConnect’s role in crypto to Visa’s role in traditional ...