Investment Banking: Surge in 2026?
Japan’s investment banking sector is accelerating into 2026 as global and domestic firms expand M&A, advisory services and cross-border dealmaking amid structural market reforms.
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The Yen Loans & Axios Solution: Non-Resident Mortgages in Japan
For years, overseas buyers were locked out of Japan’s property market due to strict residency requirements.
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World’s Happiest Workplaces: Global and Japan Winners
WorkL’s World’s Happiest Workplaces 2026 reveals the global leaders in employee wellbeing. How do these results compare with Japan’s own workplace satisfaction benchmarks? From Accenture and Disney to Dentsu and Salesforce Japan, we explore how global and local standards of happiness at work align.
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Japanese SME Finance Trends 2026: Building Resilience
As Japan heads into 2026, SMEs are reshaping their financial strategies by embracing fintech treasury tools, automation, and smarter pricing models to build resilience amid currency volatility, labor shortages, and rising costs.
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Japan’s Talent Tunnel: Navigating the Labor Shortage Crisis
Japan’s labor shortage is not just a demographic crisis but a strategic turning point—one that can be transformed into an opportunity through workforce reform, flexible employment models and responsible AI integration.
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Latest UK-Japan Business News
A year-in-review of key developments shaping UK-Japan relations, from economic security and clean energy investment to AI, automotive innovation and advanced robotics collaboration.
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Japan vs The World: A Strategic Retirement Investment
Japan is emerging as one of the most stable and tax-efficient destinations for international investors seeking long-term retirement property security.
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Muwa Niseko: Ski-in Ski-out Luxury & Strategic Investment
Muwa Niseko combines ski-in ski-out luxury with long-term investment potential, making it one of Japan’s most coveted and strategically positioned winter properties.
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ANA, JAL Win Multiple Skytrax Awards
ANA and JAL secured multiple honors in the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, reinforcing Japan’s strong reputation for world-class aviation service.
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Real Stories: Is Buying a Second Home in Tokyo a Profitable Investment?
Discover how international buyers are turning second homes in Tokyo into profitable investments with IREA’s expert end-to-end property management solutions.
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Invest Smart in Japan: NISA Essentials for Residents
Discover how Japan’s revamped NISA lets residents invest smarter with lifelong tax-free benefits.
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Japan Super Store Opens in Prime London Spot
Bilateral ties have never been stronger, claim UK-Japan observers this year. First came the new British Shop grocery store in Shibuya, then 40 elite sumo stars competed at the Royal Albert Hall to help promote Japanese culture abroad, and now Japan fans in the UK are queuing for their favourite flavours, reads, fashion and lifestyle…
