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China Evergrande defaults on its debt. Now what?

Business Dec 10, 2021

China Evergrande defaults on its debt. Now what?

by Alexandra Stevenson and Cao Li

A ratings agency’s declaration confirmed what investors had already suspected, but they now must wait on a restructuring plan overseen by the firm hand of Beijing.

Nikkei ends with biggest fall in three months on China property fears

Business / Financial Markets Sep 21, 2021

Nikkei ends with biggest fall in three months on China property fears

The Nikkei ended down 660.34 points, at 29,839.71, on concerns that a potential default by a giant Chinese property developer could lead to a slowdown in the world's No. 2 economy.

Working from home driving U.K. property price surge, says Bank of England

Business Aug 9, 2021

Working from home driving U.K. property price surge, says Bank of England

by Marc Daniel Davies and Libby Cherry

The increase reflects a shift in preferences for bigger houses, since more consumers expect to need office space at home, according to the bank.

What's behind housing discrimination in Japan?

How-tos May 31, 2021

What's behind housing discrimination in Japan?

by Eric Margolis

Japanese real estate agents sometimes don't want to try to deal with non-Japanese renters, which is why specialist companies are popping up to help.

Renting, building or renovating: Tips to get the best roof over your head

How-tos May 17, 2021

Renting, building or renovating: Tips to get the best roof over your head

by Eric Margolis

If you plan to stay for a while in Japan, there are several routes you can take when it comes to finding a place to rest your head.

Japan’s undeterred housing market is full of opportunity for foreign residents

How-tos May 10, 2021

Japan’s undeterred housing market is full of opportunity for foreign residents

by Eric Margolis

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many foreign residents to think about what they want to do long-term in Japan. For some, buying property is the answer.

Moving house in a pandemic: Meeting the neighbors and readying your child for their 'playground debut'

Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA May 3, 2021

Moving house in a pandemic: Meeting the neighbors and readying your child for their 'playground debut'

by Andreas Neuenkirchen

In the final entry of a three-part series on moving house during the pandemic, our writer masks up to meet the neighbors.

Moving house in a pandemic: The move isn’t the hardest part, the packing is

Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Apr 19, 2021

Moving house in a pandemic: The move isn’t the hardest part, the packing is

by Andreas Neuenkirchen

Moving into a new home doesn’t have to be stressful if you get help. What comes before and after that is tough enough.

Escaping COVID-19: When you can’t see the virus for the trees

Lifestyle Dec 12, 2020

Escaping COVID-19: When you can’t see the virus for the trees

by Alex K.T. Martin

Individuals are replacing forestry companies and large corporations in efforts to buy plots of affordable forestland — but for a very different reason.

Life in your Japanese apartment doesn’t have to be a life sentence

Lifestyle May 17, 2020

Life in your Japanese apartment doesn’t have to be a life sentence

by Rebecca Saunders

Having trouble with working from home? Try delegating spaces and a few other tricks to maintain a work-life balance.

Downsized dwellings: Inside Tokyo's tiny living spaces

Lifestyle Apr 20, 2019

Downsized dwellings: Inside Tokyo's tiny living spaces

by Alex K.T. Martin

Twenty-five-year-old Sotaro Ito lives in a 9.46-square-meter apartment with a loft in the capital's retro-hip Koenji district. His apartment looks more like an office cubicle, with a desk and computer chair dominating a third of the room. A reading pillow is propped up against one ...

Leopalace21 scandal highlights the risk tenants face in Japan compared to building owners

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Feb 23, 2019

Leopalace21 scandal highlights the risk tenants face in Japan compared to building owners

by Philip Brasor

The theme of the Nippon Television series "Shiawase! Bonbi Girl" (“Happy Poor Girls”) is one of the most resilient on Japanese television: People of limited means getting by. As the title indicates, the subject is young women and one of the regular segments, "Jokyo ...

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