Japanese property developer Sekisui House is planning to demolish one of its newest developments.The decision came after neighbors complained that it blocked their view of Mount Fuji. Japan’s also …
Near-finished Japan Condo Blocking Mount Fuji To Be Razed
A Japanese property developer has decided to demolish a near-complete, 10-storey condominium in Tokyo after pushback from neighbours who said it blocked a view of Mount Fuji.
Asia-Pacific markets set for a breather as traders await China and India inflation data
China’s May inflation rate is expected to increase to 0.4%, slightly higher than the 0.3% seen in April. Headline inflation data is also expected from India, while corporate inflation numbers for May will be out in Japan.
Japan’s economy is shrinking, although slightly less than previously thought
Another negative is the ongoing scandal involving improper vehicle model tests at several major automakers, including Toyota Motor Corp., which form the pillars of Japan’s brand power. Production was …
‘I flip abandoned homes in rural Japan – people offer me houses for free’
When Paul Christie bought his house in rural Japan, locals were stunned. It had been derelict for almost two decades and the latest available record for the property was a mortgage from the 1920s. But …
Business leaders from Korea, Japan, China call for trilateral economic partnerships
Businesspeople from Korea, Japan and China have shared a common view on the need for their partnerships for economic vitalization and supply chain stabilization, according to a survey conducted by a …
I Saw Bears, Sperm Whales, and Red-crowned Cranes in Some of Japan’s Most Beautiful National Parks
We were in Japan’s Shiretoko National Park, and just minutes earlier, we had attended a ranger-led bear safety presentation and video required before hiking the Goko Lakes Trail, which showcases five gorgeous lakes. There, we learned the trail was closed …
Malaysia urges private sector to ‘take the lead’ on funding high-speed rail link to Singapore
Malaysia’s high-speed rail (HSR … Without the backstop of government finance, potential contractors – including from Japan – have reportedly shied away from heavy investment in the connection. But …
Weak yen and corporate divestments to drive foreign investments into Japan
but the weaker yen and reforms pushing Japanese conglomerates to divest non-core business assets may yet turn the tide. The weak yen is a draw for foreign investors looking to buy Japanese assets as …
Japan’s Intercepts of Chinese Aircraft on the Rise
Japan said its fighter jets were scrambled on 31 occasions in May to head off suspected airspace violations by Chinese military aircraft, three more than the previous month. In the month of May, Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force aircraft were given emergency launch orders 37 times,