Japan


Work For Your Stay: This Japanese Startup Connects Cash-strapped Travellers And Short-staffed Hotels

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Travellers help out with a range of tasks and receive reduced rates or a free stay in return. Read more

Japan Earthquake: Passenger Plane Crashes In Flames In Tokyo After Colliding With Aid Aircraft

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A passenger plane has crashed in flames in Tokyo after colliding with an aircraft taking aid to the earthquake-hit west ... Read more

AVI To Launch UCITS Versions Of Global And Japan Opportunity Investment Trusts

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Asset Value Investors is set to launch UCITS versions of its Global and Japanese equity strategies in the first quarte... Read more

Partner Insight: Will Hostile Takeovers Boost Japan's Appeal In 2024?

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Shifting mindset around corporates structures is helping Japan to rally; but for how long? Watch our latest series, In... Read more

Baillie Gifford Japanese Income Growth Manager See Stands By Softbank

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Despite a run of bad headlines surrounding SoftBank, which endured the collapse of WeWork this month, Karen See, manag... Read more

Deep Dive: A Rising Middle Class Is Key To 'good Growth'

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As many of the world’s major economies face a slowdown in growth, the key to confront this could lie in the prosperi... Read more

Franklin Templeton Asia Ex-Japan ETF Cuts Fees And Outlines Plans To Exclude China

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The Franklin Templeton Asia ex Japan UCITS ETF is planning to re-position the fund to exclude China from its investabl... Read more

New Tourist Tax And Higher Transport Costs: How Japan Is Planning To Combat Overtourism

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Japan welcomed over 2 million international visitors for a fourth consecutive month in September. Read more

Japan Tourism Returns To Pre-COVID Levels. How Expensive Is It, And Where Should You Go?

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Japan’s falling currency has made the notoriously pricey destination much more affordable. Read more

Fidelity Closes £7m Asia Absolute Return Fund

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Fidelity is liquidating its £6.8m Absolute Return Asian Equity fund due to its small size. Read more

Last Chance To Register For Investment Week Japan Market Focus Event

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Investment Week is delighted to announce a new Japan Market Focus event for fund selectors on 10 October in London. Read more

Japan: Bullet Train Passengers Treated To Wrestling Match Onboard, In World First

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Monday saw the world's first wrestling match take place on a Japanese bullet train. Read more

AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Dodges Widening Discount Trend As Profits Rise

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The AVI Japan Opportunity trust has dodged the wave of widening discounts hitting the investment trust sector, while i... Read more

Overtourism: Japan's Iconic Mount Fuji Struggles With Human Traffic Jams, Rubbish And Pollution

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A dramatic increase in visitors is causing pollution, safety concerns, and discussions about limiting access. Read more

Leave Me Alone: Introverts Recommend The Best Places For Solo Travel

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Not a people person? These are the best travel destinations for space, silence and solitude. Read more

Worlds Most Powerful Passport: Germany, Italy And Spain Move Up Into Second Place

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The world’s most powerful passport has changed for the first time in five years. Read more

Toyota Apologises After 2.15 Mn Customers' Data Exposed For A Decade

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As connected cars become mainstream globally, Toyota has issued an apology after it discovered that millions of customer... Read more

Japan's Mitsubishi Electric To Build Plant In Tamil Nadu For $231 Million

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The Indian arm of Japan's Mitsubishi Electric Corp said on Tuesday that it will invest 18.91 billion rupees ($231.2 mill... Read more

Mitsui, Osaka Gas Bid For ReNew C&I

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ReNew’s $300m stake sale is part of a capital recycling strategy.Last year, Mitsui acquired a 49% stake in ReNew’s R... Read more

Want To Move To Japan? Applying For A Visa Just Got Easier For Skilled Workers

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High-flying graduates are also targeted by Japan's simplified visa rules. Read more