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Selective Investors Drive Wedge Between Leveraged Loan Pricing and Credit Ratings, MUFG Says

Greater scrutiny results in higher interest rates on certain loans despite favorable credit ratings and active market.

Hello Kitty Land Tokyo celebrates My Melody's 45th anniversary and kicks off new activities in 2020

My Melody's 45th anniversary fair is only the first of new attractions and activities at Sanrio Puroland in 2020. Visitors to Hello Kitty Land Tokyo can enjoy the gentle and fun features of "My Melody's Pink Therapy" throughout the year.

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Japan's Tourism Hits Record Numbers in 2019

In 2019, Japan enjoyed its highest foreign visitor numbers on record, rounding off a ten year period of growth in the nation's tourism sector, with more international travelers using Japanese railways than any other year throughout the decade.

News Roundup

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/2018/09/19/akiya-banks-abandoned-homes-japan

Akiya banks: Real estate listings promoting sales of abandoned Japanese homes

Akiya — abandoned homes — can be an affordable option for entering the real estate market in Japan. Here are some tips for how to find them and what to consider.

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https://www.rethinktokyo.com/free-houses-japan-countryside

"Free houses" in Japan: Where they are and how to get one

Rural Japanese towns are so desperate for younger residents that they are giving houses away for free(ish).

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https://www.therealestateconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/07/gurner-st-moritz-30m-penthouse-breaks-melbourne-record-after-being-sold-antony

Gurner St Moritz $30m penthouse breaks Melbourne record after being sold to Antony Catalano

Luxury property developer Gurner has smashed Melbourne’s price record for the most expensive apartment sale, contracting the illustrious $30m penthouse at its ultra-luxury Saint Moritz development in St Kilda to a high-profile Melbourne family.

The Real Estate Conversation

https://www.therealestateconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/14/labors-proposed-changes-adding-market-uncertainty-says-reia/1547421628

Labor's proposed changes 'adding to market uncertainty', says REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia has described Labor's proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax as "dangerous".

The Real Estate Conversation

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/2018/05/23/airbnb-japan-registration

The future of Airbnb in Japan: Cloudy, with a strong chance of bureaucracy

The homesharing law that looked set to level the playing field seems to be closing it off instead, and Japan Airbnb renters are growing increasingly concerned about their investments.

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https://www.rethinktokyo.com/2017/12/12/6-elements-japanese-traditional-architecture/1513026009

6 elements of Japanese traditional architecture

An overview of some of the main characteristics of traditional Japanese architecture.

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