Rent or own… Which is best?
Whether to rent or own a Tokyo residential property is a hotly contested issue. Beacon Reports investigated the matter....
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Unleashing value from Japanese companies
Since the bubble burst in the early 1990s the value of Japanese stocks have on average reduced by a...
Investing in Japanese real estate
The Nikkei Weekly recently reported that foreign investors since last year have been buying up Japan’s real estate. Driving...
Japan’s M&A under the microscope
Bruce Pomer is Managing Partner of WESTGATE ADVISORY and an investment banker working in Tokyo. With his vision into...
Expanding your bubble
Did you know that your bubble needs expanding? “What, my bubble?” you might ask. “What on earth is my...
When will Japan become a net debtor nation?
The expert’s estimates of when Japan will transition from being a net creditor into a net deficit nation vary...
Searching for peace of mind
One in every four adults in any given year suffers from a mental health issue according to the Mental...
Japan’s future in Asian hands
Jesper Koll is Managing Director and Head of Japanese Equity Research at JPMorgan Securities Japan. He is convinced Japan...
Medical care: Are you prepared?
Every New Yorker knows how to find the best medical care. Each year New York Magazine publishes the de...
Mastering kotoba, plain and simple
There are dozens of flashcard programs on the market to improve your Japanese vocabulary. Many seemingly need a degree...