A critic of ultra-low interest rates and former prime minister Shinzo Abe’s economic reforms, Masaaki Shirakwa steered Japan’s monetary policy through crisis after crisis during his turbulent stint as ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo consumer prices rise at fastest pace in 7 years
Core consumer prices in Tokyo, considered a leading indicator of Japanese price trends, rose 1.9% in April from a year earlier, marking the fastest annual pace in seven years, government data showed ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo April core CPI rises 1.9% year/year – govt
Core consumer prices in Tokyo rose 1.9 per cent in April from a year earlier, posting the fastest increase in seven years, government data showed on Friday.The core consumer price index for Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ease border controls in June, bringing policy in line with G7 states
London – Japan will further ease border controls implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and bring them on par with other Group of Seven nations in June, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ease COVID border controls like G-7 states in June: PM Kishida
Japan will further ease in June border controls implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and bring them on par with other Gr ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ease COVID border controls ‘in stages’ from June: Kishida
Calls have been growing in the business circle for easing the travel restrictions. Members of a Japanese government panel recently said the country's travel controls should be normalized "as soon as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida seeking a U.S. return to trans-Pacific trade pact
Japan will patiently seek the return of the United States to the trans-Pacific trade pact and will collaborate with Britain over the issue, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Crypto gaming is growing, but can it reach people outside of the web3 world?
Last year was big for the play-to-earn gaming scene, which goes hand-in-hand with the crypto world, but as the games become more advanced and provide more opportunities for users, what’s next ... ( read original story ...)
Armored Truck Firm Brink’s Says It Will Secure Crypto Backups in Secret Vaults
The security company best known for making giant armored trucks and inspiring elaborate heist fantasies from bored suburban kids is getting in on crypto. Brink’s, the 163-year-old Virginia-based ... ( read original story ...)
Chiles brings cantina atmosphere and top-notch Mexican dishes to Tokyo
I have had trouble finding an authentic Mexican restaurant in Tokyo to satisfy this Texas native. But I made a delicious find strolling through Harajuku on a recent Sunday. Chiles Mexican Grill, a ... ( read original story ...)
Music lovers may spend all day exploring this nine-floor Tower Records in Tokyo
Tower Records is an experience, and sadly, something Generation Z in America will never experience. Unless they make a pilgrimage to Japan. ( read original story ...)
Supply chain plan: Japanese government selects six Indian projects
The Japanese government has selected eight Indian and Australian projects that will be implemented in the sphere of data, IT, medical and cold chain marketplace, among others, as part of an ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Promises Keep Crashing
Web3, billed as the future of the internet, might create more problems than it solves. ( read original story ...)
$100 Billion Crypto Crash Sends The Price Of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Luna, Solana, Cardano And Avalanche Into Free Fall
Bitcoin, ethereum and other major cryptocurrencies have suddenly crashed, wiping around $100 billion from the combined crypto market in mere minutes. The bitcoin price is down around 5% over the last ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges quick start to U.S.-led Indo-Pacific economic framework
Top Japanese and American economic officials have called for speedy implementation of Washington's proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, as the U.S. seeks partners for an economic bloc to counter ... ( read original story ...)
The US and Japan enter into Collaboration to develop 2nm Chip Nodes
The two governments' goal is to create a cutting-edge semiconductor supply chain that is highly secure against leaks to China while also using their respective technological capabilities. ( read original story ...)