The make-up of Japan's future government was in flux on Monday after voters punished Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition, leaving no party with a clear mandate to lead the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Homebuyer alarmed after discovering potential disaster in backyard during tour: ‘I wouldn’t go near the property’
"Before any further viewings, there should be a survey." Homebuyer alarmed after discovering potential disaster in backyard during tour: 'I wouldn't go near the property' first appeared on The Cool ... ( read original story ...)
Property insurance industry to exceed $152b by 2028
China is forecast to lead with 36% in terms of written premiums. Asia Pacific’s (APAC) property insurance industry is forecasted to bag a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8% from ~$93.1b in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbs, yen drops as political uncertainty after elections clouds rate-hike path
Public broadcaster NHK projected the LDP and its coalition partner Komeito would secure just 214 seats, short of the 233 needed for a majority.
Naomi Osaka candidly opens up on why she felt ‘ashamed’ of her body after pregnancy
Naomi Osaka admits there were moments this year when she felt "ashamed" of her body and also feared it would "shrink" but now is proud of herself for not quitting and getting to where she wants to be. ( read original story ...)
Yen slides, Japan stocks set to fall after coalition drubbing
The yen fell to a three-month low and Japanese stocks were set to decline on Monday after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a drubbing in Sunday's election, ( read original story ...)
Chaos and political drama rock Japan’s snap election
The shock results leave Japan with a weakened ruling party, which has been in power almost continuously since 1955. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party set to lose long-standing majority in major blow to new PM
The funding scandal involved millions of dollars in undocumented political funds, and lawmakers allegedly lining their own pockets with kickbacks or failing to properly declare their income. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new PM faces major test with an election just weeks after taking office
Polls opened Sunday in Japan’s general election, in a test for new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as he seeks voter support for his scandal-hit party just weeks after taking the role. Ishiba, the ... ( read original story ...)
The crypto industry has spent millions this election. Here’s what it hopes to get in return.
The crypto industry has spent tens of millions on pro-crypto candidates this election cycle. Will it change anything?
Naomi Osaka Reveals Rare Behind the Scenes Look at Motherhood in Tokyo
It’s not quite the tennis off-season yet, but Naomi Osaka is enjoying some well-deserved time off in Tokyo. For the Japanese professional tennis player, the 2024 season has been one of rebuilding. She ... ( read original story ...)
Karuizawa Is the ‘Hamptons of Tokyo’—Except With Skiing and Hot Springs
A haven for culture mavens and year-round athletic enthusiasts, Karuizawa, which has been compared to New York’s Hamptons, attracts more than its fair share of royalty and celebrities, as well as scores of wealthy Westerners. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling coalition loses majority, election outcome in balance
Japan's ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a drubbing at Sunday's national election, raising uncertainty over the make-up of the next government and the outlook for the world's fourth-largest economy. ( read original story ...)
B.League: Birthday boy Kiefer Ravena debuts his Jordan 39 PEs in Yokohama’s win over Shiga
Corsairs guard Kiefer Ravena. Photo from Instagram/yokohama.b_corsairs.Kiefer Ravena celebrated his 31st birthday on Sunday in the most fitting manner.The former Gilas Pilipinas guard was stellar on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling coalition headed for punishing election result
Japan's ruling coalition is set to lose its parliamentary majority, exit polls for Sunday's general election suggested, raising uncertainty over the make-up of the government of the world's fourth-largest economy. ( read original story ...)
‘Outnumbered by puppets’: Depopulated village in Japan crafts dolls for sense of life
With most of the population gone, residents of one village in Japan have come up with a novel plan to make it less lonely — replacing people with puppets. ( read original story ...)