Japan has extended its sincere apologies and remorse to former comfort women on many occasions. Although all issues of property and claims between Japan and South Korea, including the issue of the com... ( read original story ...)
Wanna Live in an Abandoned House in Japan? Here’s Why It’s Not Really Free
Money is also a factor as to why these houses are abandoned, according to an article from Real Estate Japan. The younger generation often abandons them because they don’t want to pay the lofty propert... ( read original story ...)
Japan Real Estate Investment Cooling “Way” Down
According to a recent report by Tokyo-based Urban Research Institute, foreign speculators are more cautious toward the once-buoyant Japan real estate market. Property deals for the second half of ... ( read original story ...)
Property Perfect unveils master plan for Hokkaido development
Property developer Property Perfect Plc has unveiled plans to turn mountain village Kiroro, in the heart of Japan's Hokkaido, into year-round alpine destination with international hotels and residence... ( read original story ...)
Aman to Add Third Japanese Property
Aman has announced plans to launch its third Japanese resort, the Aman Kyoto, this November. Adjacent to the Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion) and situated upon a hidden garden, the resort from Aust... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank infuses ₹2,800 crore in Indiabulls’ UK home-loan arm OakNorth
Japanese multinational holding conglomerate SoftBank led a $440-million investment round in British digital lender OakNorth Bank, a firm in which Indiabulls Housing Finance is a controlling shareholde... ( read original story ...)
Japan Overall Bank Lending Steady At 2.4% In January
Overall bank lending in Japan was up 2.4 percent on year in January, the Bank of Japan said on Friday - coming in at 535.350 trillion yen and roughly unchanged from December. Excluding trusts, bank le... ( read original story ...)
Kansai execs have big dreams of transport projects ahead of G20, Osaka Expo and possible casino
KYOTO - With the 2025 World Expo secured for Yumeshima district in Osaka Bay and growing confidence the man-made island will also host one of Japan’s first casino resorts, Kansai’s business leaders ar... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo equities stumble while SoftBank rallies
Tokyo pushed hard in the opposite direction with the Topix dropping 1.1 per cent as the key industrials and financial segments dropped 1.2 per cent and 1.3 per cent, respectively. The only sector not ... ( read original story ...)
What’s in a Tokyo 2020 medal? Old phones, discarded cameras
Tokyo Olympic organizers say they expect to collect enough obsolete electronic devices by the end of March to reach the amount that will be required to manufacture all Olympic and Paralympic medals. T... ( read original story ...)
Property firm Leopalace21 starts asking 14,000 residents to move out
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Rental apartment operator Leopalace21 Corp. said Friday it has started the process of moving 14,443 residents out of their homes in order to repair defects found in 1,324 ... ( read original story ...)
Property firm Leopalace21 to ask over 14,000 residents to move out due to wall defects
Of the 14,443 affected residents in Tokyo and 32 prefectures, the company will ask 7,782 to leave as soon as possible. As the company plans to shoulder all the moving expenses and repair the faulty bu... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Perth direct flights: Mandurah gears up to cater for incoming Japanese tourists
Ms Riddy said when the plan to link Perth to Tokyo was first announced at the end of 2018, the local business decided to start the process of finding someone who could cater for the new markets needs. ... ( read original story ...)
(Video) Visit to Vowz Bar: Drinking with legit monks in Tokyo!
Shinjuku is known as one of Tokyo’s major business hubs, its busy bustling atmosphere and towering skyscrapers – it seems unlikely that amidst this dense urban jungle lies a tiny oasis of spiritual re... ( read original story ...)
Sakae and Japan Foods : Which Ones Fares Better?
On the other hand, Japan Foods Holdings has no interest-bearing debt. Moreover, in the area of corporate transparency, in light of the recent news events with regards to Sakae Holdings’ lack of openne... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei’s Six-Year Slog Hints at Hurdle for Japan Inc. Over U.S.
The performance of Japan’s biggest shares is falling further behind its U.S. counterparts and its once-vaunted manufacturing sector may be to blame. The Nikkei 225 Stock Average is now trading at a si... ( read original story ...)