A ship came under attack Friday off the coast of Yemen in unclear circumstances, a British military organization …
In NC, a church network turns unused church buildings into homes for refugees
Partnering with resettlement agencies, they helped families escaping war and political turmoil settle into homes, find jobs, learn English and acclimate to life in the U.S. Now, in a corner of North …
Does Japan Need to Control Land Purchases by Foreigners?
It is possible for foreigners to purchase Japanese property while living outside of Japan, although it is necessary to be a resident of Japan to obtain a home loan from a Japanese bank.
MGM paves way for Japan, New York plans with strong Q1 earnings
MGM Resorts International, Nevada’s largest employer, expects to have new revenue streams soon in New York and Japan.
Scrapyard problems across Japan on the rise as regulation proves tricky
Junkyards across Japan are becoming hotbeds of complaints from nearby residents over noise, fires and other problems. While this east Japan c･･･ …
Preserving the Legacy of Japanese American Farms in Southern California
Hatano Farm, the last vestige of what was once a thriving agricultural community, was named a point of historical interest, but its future remains unclear.
Asia markets rise as Japan keeps monetary policy unchanged, yen weakens
Asia-Pacific markets are set to rise on Friday after Wall Street logged one of its best days in the year, powered by earnings from Big Tech companies. Investors in Asia will be closely watching as the …
Interest in catastrophe bonds could increase in Japan: Aon Securities
In the current hard reinsurance market, the multi-year nature of insurance-linked securities (ILS) such as catastrophe bonds is likely to drive increasing …
Public broadcaster NHK’s drama crew damage treasured temple hall in Japan
Japanese public broadcaster NHK’s TV drama filming crew damaged the open veranda of a temple’s main hall in the Shiga Prefecture city of Higa･･･ …
Japan activist group hails bourse reform as remedy for undervalued stocks
A group of investors led by prominent activist shareholder Yoshiaki Murakami said a push by the Tokyo bourse for better capital efficiency will strengthen their crusade to reduce Japan’s unusually …