Investors from US and Europe have a pricing advantage over domestic buyers. Against the backdrop of an overall market recovery, Colliers says soaring commodity prices and fluctuating exchange rates ... ( read original story ...)
Why are young people attracted to tiny 9-square-meter apartments in central Tokyo?
In addition to the good location, he was attracted by the low initial cost with zero deposit and key money, and rent of 74,500 yen (about $560), which is 20,000 to 30,000 yen lower than the rental ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open flat on fears over Fed rate hike, weaker yen
Tokyo stocks opened almost flat Monday as selling on fear of a sharp interest rate hike from the U.S. Federal Reserve next month was offset by buying of export-related issues on a weaker yen. In the ... ( read original story ...)
Man in Tokyo Effortlessly Robbed of $55,000 USD 18K-Gold Rolex Yacht-Master II
Even if Japan does sit on the list of top 10 safest countries in the world, this next story proves that you should always be cautious when selling your high-valued goods — especially a $55,000 USD 18K ... ( read original story ...)
Japan runs first current account deficit in 5 months
Japan ran a current account deficit for the first time in five months in June as surging imports eclipsed exports, data showed on Monday, highlighting the pressure that higher energy and raw material ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bank lending picks up on demand to meet rising material costs
Japanese bank lending rose 1.8% in July from a year earlier, accelerating from the previous month, as some companies borrowed more to meet rising raw material costs amid a surge in global commodity ... ( read original story ...)
‘This may be fraud’: Unification Church jars, other expensive items sold online in Japan
An array of items linked to the Unification Church, formally known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, can be found on ... ( read original story ...)
Aston Nagoya City Hotel opens in Indonesia’s shopping mecca
ASTON Nagoya City Hotel has opened its doors in the liveliest part of Batam, just a few steps from the city’s business and shopping district, last August 5. ( read original story ...)
Was broken after Olympics: Amit Panghal rates CWG 2022 gold highly after a early ouster in Tokyo last year
Indian boxer Amit Panghal won the gold medal in men's 48-51 kg category beating England's Kiaran MacDonald by a unanimous decision. Panghal said that it meant a lot especially after the disappointment ... ( read original story ...)
World’s weekly COVID-19 cases down 17%; Japan sets 247,830 daily infections record
The COVID-19 situation is easing worldwide with a weekly 17% cases decline and 11% deaths decrease though Japan had one-quarter of the infections and daily record 247,830 cases plus 215 daily deaths. ( read original story ...)
Japan warned of using ‘Taiwan card’ to rationalize defense spending boost, striking another blow to ties
At a time of tensions in the Taiwan Straits after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative visit to Taiwan island, Japan has not only failed to maintain regional stability, but instead issued ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s beautiful ryokans are lying empty as the country still keeps tourists out over Covid fears
Kyoto enjoyed its brief respite from over-tourism, but with shops shuttering and hotels struggling, local businesses are begging to bring back visitors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S. vow to enhance ties with Solomon Islands amid China clout
Senior government and military officials from Japan and the United States on Sunday vowed to strengthen cooperation with the Solomon ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 26,313 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 26,313 new cases of the coronavirus on Sunday. The daily tally is down 5,228 from a week ago, and marks the second straight day of week-on-week ... ( read original story ...)
‘Thank you for your support, India!’: Neeraj Chopra posts Tokyo Olympics throwback photos 1 year after javelin gold
Neeraj Chopra celebrated his Tokyo Olympics javelin throw gold medal with a throwback post on Twitter. On this day (August 7) in 2021, Neeraj Chopra scripted history as he became the first Indian to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US vow to enhance ties with Solomon Islands amid China clout
Senior government and military officials from Japan and the United States on Sunday vowed to strengthen cooperation with the Solomon Islands amid increasing Chinese influence, as they gathered in the ... ( read original story ...)