Will not comment on intervention possibility; Will release intervention data at end of month; No change in stance ready to take any necessary action at any time. - (JP) Japan said to consider program ... ( read original story ...)
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So, I did a thing recently. I stayed at a ryokan in what seemed like the middle of nowhere in Japan and it was one of the best experiences of my life. With all of the hot spring soaking, relaxing, and ... ( read original story ...)
Poll Shows Most Japanese Want BOJ Policy Review Amid Weak Yen
A poll showed more than half of Japanese want the Bank of Japan’s ultra-easy monetary policy reviewed as the yen struggles close to a three-decade low against the dollar, worsening inflation on ...
Japan govt will take action in forex market when needed, finance minister says
The Japan government would take necessary action to prevent what he described as excessive fluctuations in the currency market.
Japan govt urges BOJ to be vigilant to market swings – stimulus draft
Japan's government will urge the central bank to be vigilant to the economic impact of sharp market moves in a scheduled spending package aimed at cushioning the blow from rising living costs, a draft ... ( read original story ...)
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Tea ceremonies are popular tourist experiences in Japan – and it's no wonder. Even in its more modern, shortened form, the tea ceremony provides a wonderful glimpse into Japanese culture. ( read original story ...)
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Japan’s Nikkei rises on bets for robust earnings, less hawkish Fed
Japan's Nikkei share average rose above the key 27,000 level on Monday, buoyed by speculation of a slightly less hawkish Federal Reserve, and as a weak yen boosted the outlook for earnings. The Nikkei ...
Share a terrifying taxi ride with Sadako from The Ring in Tokyo
There are many ways you can celebrate Halloween in Tokyo this year, whether it's a family-friendly carnival, seasonal afternoon tea or lively evening party, which is great. But what if you want to get ... ( read original story ...)
Yen soars to 146 level vs. dollar in early Tokyo trading
The yen fluctuated widely against the U.S. dollar in early Monday trading in Tokyo, jumping to the 146 level after weakening to the 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets set to rise; Japan’s yen weakens despite reports of intervention
Asia-Pacific shares are poised to rally after U.S. stocks soared on Friday on a report that some Fed officials are concerned about tightening policy too much.
Japan finance minister declines to say whether government intervened to prop up yen
Japanese currency authorities declined on Monday to confirm whether the government had intervened in the currency market on Friday, signalling their determination to engage in a war of nerves with ...
Japan Oct factory growth slows to 21-month low, but services pick up – flash PMI
Japan's factory activity growth slowed further to a 21-month low in October as relentless cost pressures torment manufacturers, but service-sector firms received a boost as the country reopened to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s yen jumps on suspected BOJ intervention, fails to keep gains
The Japanese yen made a thumping 4 yen jump for a second straight session on Monday on suspected early intervention by the Bank of Japan, but struggled to hold its gains against a robust U.S. dollar. ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister Suzuki declines to say whether govt intervened to prop up yen
Japanese currency authorities declined on Monday to confirm whether the government had intervened in the currency market on Friday, signalling their determination to engage in a war of nerves with ... ( read original story ...)