This transition period comes at a time when the national government has made the creation of startups a priority as it seeks to bolster the economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top economic panel debates potential shift away from ‘Abenomics’
The Japanese government's top economic policy panel on Monday held its first round of special sessions that will discuss the medium-to-long term direction of fiscal and monetary policies, including ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: What is happening in Japan’s bond market?
Market forces have pushed Japanese government bond yields above policy targets. The moves are the biggest test in seven years of yield control in Japan, and dealers say the central bank's dominance of ... ( read original story ...)
Building in Tokyo’s Roppongi catches fire after apparent spray can explosion
A blaze broke out on the second floor of a seven-story building in Tokyo's Roppongi district on Jan. 16, with an emergency caller reporting a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks slide on firm yen amid BOJ policy shift speculation
Tokyo stocks fell for two straight sessions Monday, as the yen's rise to a fresh seven-month high against the U.S. dollar drove down ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s prime minister has a ‘pretty long to-do list’ on defense, think tank says
Tobias Harris of the German Marshall Fund of the United States discusses Japan's political landscape and its national security strategy, and says Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has to find a way to stabilize public support. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s sharp wholesale price rise heaps pressure on BOJ’s ultra-easy policy
Japan's annual wholesale prices rose at a faster-than-expected pace in December, data showed on Monday, adding to recent growing signs of inflationary pressure that could force the central bank to raise interest rates soon. ( read original story ...)
PSA: Naomi Osaka Is Expecting a Bb With Her Boyfriend Cordae 梁 ️
Naomi Osaka is one of the best athlete in the world, but despite the huge spotlight on her that comes with being a tennis pro, she's pretty private about her personal life. However! We do know a bit ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop in morning on firm yen amid BOJ shift speculation
Tokyo stocks dropped Monday morning, led by selling of export-related issues on a firm yen against the U.S. dollar amid speculation the Bank of Japan may further revise its ultraloose monetary policy. ( read original story ...)
Japan, India begin 1st-ever joint fighter drill near Tokyo
Japan and India on Monday began their first-ever joint fighter jet drill near Tokyo, the Japanese Defense Ministry said, in their lat ... ( read original story ...)
Does Yuzuha Kill Taiju in Tokyo Revengers? Answered (Spoilers)
Death in Tokyo Revengers is a tricky subject to discuss. It’s very common to misunderstand whether or not someone is killed or brought back, largely due to how much time travel and alternate timelines ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: How does Japan’s yield curve control work?
The Bank of Japan's yield curve control (YCC) is under fierce market attack, as investors test the bank's commitment to capping bond yields with inflation above the BOJ's target. ( read original story ...)
The Apartment Bay Yokohama offers long-term stays in style
The city of Yokohama, which lies at Tokyo’s doorstep and is a thriving metropolis in its own right, is a wonderful location to spend several weeks or months — or even years — really getting to know ... ( read original story ...)
Ray Parks determined to help Nagoya go deeper in playoffs
OF all the Filipinos playing in the Japan B.League, only Bobby Ray Parks can boast of having playoff experience after the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins made it to the postseason last year. But he's not ... ( read original story ...)
Wife of Navy officer jailed in Japan slams DoD for ‘unimaginable’ treatment: ‘They’ve abandoned my husband’
Brittany Alkonis, whose husband is jailed in Japan for alleged 'negligent driving,' shared her struggle to bring him back to the U.S. with 'Fox & Friends Weekend.' ... ( read original story ...)
Ray Parks determined to help Nagoya go deepr in playoffs
OF all the Filipinos playing in the Japan B.League, only Bobby Ray Parks can boast of having playoff experience after the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins made it to the postseason last year. But he's not ... ( read original story ...)