Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda regards pay growth as a key gauge to consider in deliberations about a shift in policy.
BOJ likely to forgo YCC tweak in July despite broadening inflation – ex-c.bank official
The Bank of Japan may revise up this year's inflation forecast but will likely hold off on tweaking its yield curve control (YCC) policy in July to await more evidence that wages will keep rising, its ...
Japan’s Largest Banks Collaborate to Introduce Stablecoins to Cosmos
Japan, known for its technological advancements and progressive regulatory environment, is making significant strides in the cryptocurrency landscape. In a groundbreaking partnership, the country’s ...
Ex-BoJ’s Kameda: Japanese central bank may hold off YCC tweak in July
Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) former top economist, Seisaku Kameda, said in a Reuters interview on Friday, the Japanese central bank will likely refrain from making any adjustments to its yield curve control ...
Japan’s GPIF posts $72 bln investment gain in Q4
Japan's Government Investment Pension Fund (GPIF) reported on Friday an investment gain of 10.3 trillion yen ($71.77 billion) in January-March, ending a four-quarter losing streak.
Japan protests to S.Korea over military drill on disputed islands
Japan lodged a protest with South Korea over military drills it conducted on disputed islands, saying it was "extremely regrettable", the foreign ministry said in a statement issued on Friday. ( read original story ...)
With overseas pavilions not yet started, time is running out for Osaka Expo
Local officials are pressuring the central government to do more so the event meets what they admit is a very tight schedule for completion. ( read original story ...)
Man accused of attempted murder after brawl between Turkish nationals near Tokyo
Police have arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder following a car chase and brawl between Turkish men in this city no ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s watch market rebounds but demographic time-bomb is ticking
Consumers are on a post-pandemic spree, though there is still a high proportion of older buyers in global terms ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fishermen reject nuke water plan
He said local fishermen no longer want to get into hot water as they did more than 10 years ago, the Tokyo Shimbun, a daily newspaper in Japan, reported. A massive earthquake and tsunami struck the Fukushima plant in March 2011, ( read original story ...)
Diver In Taiwan Comes Face To Face With Rare ‘Earthquake Fish’ Said To Show Up Before Natural Disasters
A diver in Taiwan experienced the thrill of a lifetime when they came face to face with a rare oarfish, known as an 'earthquake fish,' and was even able ( read original story ...)
Jin Air to open Incheon-Nagoya route in September
Jin Air, the low-cost carrier unit of Korean Air, said Friday it will open the Incheon-Nagoya route in September on growing travel demand to Japan. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Leading Japanese official claims cricket’s inclusion will help Aichi and Nagoya 2026 Asian Games
Japan Cricket Association chief executive Naoki Alex Miyaji has suggested that sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi and ( read original story ...)
Heat is on for most anticipated Nagoya tournament in years
High temperatures combined with oppressive humidity and constant thunderstorms create a challenging environment for both rikishi and fans alike at the July Basho. ( read original story ...)
Preview: Nagoya Grampus vs. Yokohama F Marinos – prediction, team news, lineups
Two title challengers will face off on Saturday when Nagoya Grampus welcome Yokohama F.Marinos to the Toyota Stadium. The home side are currently sitting in second place in the J1 League table, with four points separating from their opponents, ( read original story ...)
Experts: China Sees Fukushima Water Release as Tool to Divide Seoul and Tokyo
Japan's plan to release the treated water from its Fukushima nuclear power plant led to massive protests in Seoul ... ( read original story ...)