Second-hand clothes finally take off in Japan

A second-hand pop-up store in Tokyo by casual clothing giant Uniqlo was a first for the Japanese firm, but also a sign that a local aversion to used garments may finally be fading.- Mercari effect - Alongside Fast Retailing-owned Uniqlo, ( read original story ...)

Yen slips, Nikkei gains as BOJ stands pat

The yen dipped and the Nikkei rose after the Bank of Japan left its guidance and ultra-easy policy unchanged on Tuesday, while oil prices gained on jitters about Red Sea shipping security. The yen ...

Bank Of Japan Stands Pat On Monetary Policy

The Bank of Japan on Tuesday maintained its long-standing, ultra-loose monetary policy and offered no guidance on its plans in the new year, sending the yen down against the dollar and boosting stocks ...