Erik Buhrow dreams of retiring in Japan. Until then, he’ll rent out the akiya, or abandoned home, to other Americans who want to try living there.
Japan property sales likely to hit decade high in 2025, analysts say
TOKYO — Japan Inc. is expected to keep unloading real estate assets in 2025, setting the stage for another bustling year for the country’s property market, analysts and industry officials predict.
Kuwait’s December trade surplus with Japan down 30.3%
For the whole of 2024, Kuwait saw a trade surplus of JPY 842.0 billion (USD 5.4 billion), down 16.5 percent from the previous year …
Has Japan truly escaped low inflation?
If the Bank of Japan had behaved in a similar manner to its G 10 peers, notes Tim Baker of Deutsche Bank, the country’s interest rates would have increased by two percentage points over the past few …
Has Japan truly escaped low inflation?
If the Bank of Japan had behaved in a similar manner to its G 10 peers, notes Tim Baker of Deutsche Bank, the country’s interest rates would have increased by two percentage points over the past few …
Japan’s biggest lenders hit valuation landmark as central bank weighs rate increase
Japan’s biggest banks are nearing a key valuation level for the first time in almost a decade as investors bet that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates on Friday and accelerate its …
Citing security, Japan to plug loophole in reporting rules for foreign investment
Japan’s finance ministry plans to plug a loophole in reporting requirements for foreign investors under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, in an effort to prevent intelligence from leaking to …
Embrace spiritualism on Japan’s sacred nature trail
Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan’s archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore its sunlit coasts and misty mountain trails. Perhaps you’ll find a friend …
Japanese firms seeking expansion in Vietnam
Many Japanese firms are planning to expand their operations in Vietnam this year to exploit the country’s growth potential.
Over 56% of Japanese firms looking to expand investment in Vietnam: survey
Up to 56.1% of Japanese businesses operating abroad said they want to expand their business and investment in Vietnam in the next 1-2 years, the highest rate in ASEAN.