Bank of Japan: We are not afraid of inflation

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda discusses Japan's economy and the central bank's monetary policy. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Nikkei falls 0.9%

Total 16 out of 47 Japan's 47 prefectures have been put under a quasi-emergency. Meanwhile, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures said on Thursday that they would request the central government to place ... ( read original story ...)