The comments come amid heightened speculation that the BOJ will increase the benchmark rate to 0.75% at the end of its next policy meeting on Dec. 19. ( read original story ...)
Chaos as ‘Arashi’ pop group’s Sapporo concerts conflict with univ. entrance exam dates
Students and other applicants sitting university entrance exams in north Japan next year are likely to have difficulty securing flights and hotel acco･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends at 3-week high as robot makers surge on physical AI bets
Robot maker Fanuc jumped 12.98% to top the Nikkei gainers, extending its 18.4% surge this week after announcing a partnership with U.S. chip giant Nvidia to develop industrial robots powered by ...
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Japan risks triggering Reeves’s next borrowing headache
After weeks of attempting to get fickle bond markets on side, Rachel Reeves appeared to have finally tamed the beast.
Nagoya murder suspect told police she wanted child-rearing struggles known: sources
A woman suspected of murdering the wife of her former schoolmate has told police that she wanted the victim's husband to ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka expo’s economic impact estimated at B618bn: think tank
The World Exposition in Osaka is estimated to have generated an economic ripple effect of 3.05 trillion yen (618 billion baht), sowing the seeds for economic growth while the benefits struggled to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gov social media accounts surpass 1.37M followers—Showcasing Tokyo’s culture, innovation, and safety to the world
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is sharing the latest updates on Tokyo’s culture, technology, city initiatives, and daily life through its official social media channels. The total number of ... ( read original story ...)
Trump-backed crypto venture plans major launch in January 2026
Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI) expects to debut a portfolio of real-world asset (RWA) products at the start of the first quarter of 2026, marking a significant expansion of the ...
Bank of Japan faces a policy dilemma as government bond yields keep hitting new highs
Experts said the rise in yields is due to inflation running above target, hawkish remarks from the Bank of Japan and an expansionary fiscal policy.
Japan’s Takaichi awarded catchphrase of the year for her ‘work, work, work’ mantra
The pledge by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “work, work, work, work and work” for her country has been named the catchphrase of the year, recognizing the effort Japan's first female leader ... ( read original story ...)
Myaku-Myaku pushes Osaka Expo’s economic impact up to estimated ¥3 trillion
The figure surpassed last year’s projection of ¥2.75 trillion, thanks to the popularity of goods featuring the expo’s official mascot Myaku-Myaku, according to a survey. ( read original story ...)
Jose Ruiz Signs With NPB’s Yokohama BayStars
Former Phillies and Braves relief pitcher José Ruiz is headed to Japan. Find out more about the deal at MLB Trade Rumors. ( read original story ...)
Former Phillies reliever reportedly signs with NPB’s BayStars to replace Trevor Bauer
"The Yokohama DeNA BayStars of NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) have signed former Phillies reliever Jose Ruiz for the 2026 season." Phillies Tailgate reported on Twitter/X, "Jose Ruiz replaces ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ranks among the world’s top city brands for tourism
That much is proven by Tokyo’s ranking in brand consultancy Saffron’s City Brand Barometer 2025 – Tourism Edition, which explores top destinations around the globe that best deliver on what they ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and ‘work, work, work’ mantra
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has won the catchphrase of the year for her pledge to “work, work, work, work and work” for the country. ( read original story ...)