Goldman plans $500M raise for Japan real estate fund.
Goldman Sachs is launching a $500 million Japan real estate fund, focusing on resilient property sectors amid market recovery.
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What happens after the last hibakusha dies?
Hiroshima's Peace Clock symbolizes the urgent issue of time, linking past destruction to current nuclear threats with rising counters.
China travel restrictions impacted Japan's duty-free sales in December.
Japan's duty-free sales fell sharply in December due to decreased Chinese tourist visits amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Trump invites Japanese kei trucks to America.
President Trump praised Japan’s kei vehicles, announcing plans to ease regulations for their production and sale in the US.
Tokyo station platform to become sake bar with hot drinks, oden, and kotatsu.
Ryogoku will host the Oden de Atsukan Station event from January 29 to February 1, featuring oden, hot sake, and kotatsu.
Gainax dissolved; Evangelion creator regrets lost friendships.
Gainax, the influential anime studio behind classics like Evangelion, has officially dissolved after years of financial struggles and controversies.
Japanese hot springs town ignites mountain annually in stunning tradition.
Uonuma hosts unique winter festivals, including icy baths for grooms and stunning displays of fire and snow.
U.S.A. fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets.
Toto's Washlets are rapidly gaining popularity in the U.S., especially since the pandemic, as people seek cleaner alternatives to toilet paper.
Honda launching reusable rockets is a surprising strategic shift.
Honda successfully launched a prototype reusable rocket, aiming to enter the space industry with potential applications for communication and sustainability.
Japan's top beer faces shortage due to cyberattack.
A cyberattack has disrupted Asahi beer production in Japan, causing potential shortages with no expected recovery timeline.
Osaka Expo mascot Myaku-Myaku ranked low in popularity.
At the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, Germany's mascot Circular unexpectedly won a popularity contest, surprising many attendees and fans.
Japan's black cat Halloween donuts are popular and require pre-orders.
Mister Donut has launched a new cat-shaped Halloween donut, the Black Thunder Cat, available by reservation throughout October.