Japan needs stable, sustained inflation, govt executive says

Japanese Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara on Sunday stressed the need to achieve an economy where inflation rises stably and sustainably, when asked whether the next central bank governor should maintain ultra-easy monetary policy. ( read original story ...)

Death and Japan’s nuclear shelter salesman

And, of course, a superb marketing tool for any half-decent nuclear shelter salesman. The Bulletin’s January 24 decision to move the hands of its doomsday clock closer to midnight (signifying global catastrophe) than they have ever been before should, ( read original story ...)

Inside Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival 2023

Five gigantic snow sculptures over 10 meters tall are on display at the main Odori Park venue. (Photo: AFP) The 73rd Sapporo Snow Festival features more than 160 snow and ice sculptures. (Photo: AFP) ... ( read original story ...)