Japan’s ‘death-tainted’ homes gain appeal as property prices soar

By Mariko Katsumura TOKYO (Reuters) -The house that property consultant and ghost investigator Kazutoshi Kodama regularly surveys has a grim history: seven years ago, an elderly woman hanged herself in the bathroom and last year her son died alone, his …

Japan's Ishiba cautious about expanding ruling coalition

On measures against persisting inflation, he stated, "What is needed now is immediate effects," reiterating the need to provide a cash benefit of 20,000 to 40,000 yen per citizen, included in his party's election pledges. "We must secure …

Japan Industrial Output Data Due On Monday

Japan will on Monday release preliminary May numbers for industrial production, highlighting a busy day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Production is expected to add 2.6 percent on month, easing from 4.9 percent in April. Japan also will see May …

Japan Industrial Output Adds 0.5% In May

Industrial production in Japan was up a seasonally adjusted 0.5 percent on month in May, the ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Monday. That missed forecasts for an increase of 3.4 percent following the 1.1 percent decline in April. On a …

Fun in Japan: 26 best things to do in Niigata

Echigo Plain in Niigata (Photo by Adobe Stock) Niigata sightseeing needs to be at the top of your bucket list if you’re a nature lover! Niigata is the fifth largest prefecture in Japan. Known for its scenic mountains and beautiful rice fields, it is …

NTT Finance, Paspalis back Transcelestial’s $5.7m funding to expand into Australia, Japan

Japan factory output rises, but slower than expected as tariff threats loom

TOKYO :Japanese factory output rose at a slower pace than expected in May, government data showed on Monday, as sweeping U.S. tariffs were threatening to derail the country's already fragile economic recovery. Industrial output rose 0.5 per cent in May …

Perak school regains crown at Japan street fest

AT the Penang Yosakoi Parade 2025, a 70-member troupe from Sekolah Seni Malaysia Perak reclaimed the National Yosakoi Cham­pion­­­­ship crown after just five days of preparation. The troupe, GenTari SSeMP, edged out rivals and defending champions Enko from …

Additional Support Predicted For Japan Stock Market

The Japan stock market has moved higher in three four sessions, collecting more than 1,800 points or 4.7 percent along the way. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 40,150-point plateau and it may extend its gains again on Monday. The global forecast for …

Japan auto trade 'unfair', could buy more US oil, Trump tells Fox News

(Reuters) -Japan engages in "unfair" automobile trade with the United States and should increase its imports of U.S. energy resources and other goods to help reduce the U.S. trade deficit, President Donald Trump said in an interview broadcast on …