Under Article 9 of the Japanese constitution, Japan's Self Defense Forces are not allowed to wage war except in defense of the country. ( read original story ...)
Japan May consumer inflation seen likely staying above c.bank’s target
Japan's core consumer price index for May is expected to climb 2.1% from a year earlier, its second straight month of gains above the central bank's 2% inflation target, a Reuters poll showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top court says govt not responsible for Fukushima damage-media
Japan's government is not liable for damages demanded by people whose lives were devastated by the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the country's top court said on Friday, according to Japanese media, the ... ( read original story ...)
Yen falls as Bank of Japan bucks rate rise trend
The yen has fallen sharply after Japan's central bank kept its ultra-low interest rates on hold even as policy makers around the world hike cost of borrowing to tackle rising prices.The Bank of Japan ... ( read original story ...)
New patch authorized for soldiers with U.S. Army Japan
The Army has authorized soldiers in Japan to wear a new patch symbolizing their alliance with America’s Far East ally. ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese man arrested over alleged student commuter pass scams in Japan
YOKOHAMA -- A 25-year-old Vietnamese national has been arrested for allegedly fraudulently purchasing student commuter passes, Kanagawa Prefectural Police announced on June 16. The prefectural ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo office rents continue downward streak for eight consecutive quarter
Rents slipped 1.2% in Q1 2022. Office rents in Tokyo fell 1.2% q-o-q and 6.5% y-o-y to an average of JPY 35,843 per tsubo per month in the first quarter of 2022. JLL notes that this marked the eighth ... ( read original story ...)
mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection: Afternoon Exhibition No. 6 “Pearl”; Motif of Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring”
Tokyo, Autograph Collection has taken various deliberations to enchant your five senses by resonating with Tokyo’s dynamic spirit and vibe. The hotel unveiled a new Afternoon Exhibition, “Pearl,” ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares slide as Bank of Japan meeting nears conclusion
Tokyo stocks fell in morning trade on Friday, following the broad sell-off in the European and the U.S. markets overnight, as major central banks tightened monetary policy. The Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)
Petition for Navy officer facing prison in Japan alleges mistreatment by police, prosecutors
A petition seeking the release of a U.S. Navy officer convicted of killing two people in a 2021 vehicular accident near Mount Fuji alleges he was mistreated by Japanese police and denied a fair trial. ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea’s Attendance at the Upcoming NATO Summit Could Worsen Global Tensions
As the military conflict in Ukraine bogs down on a slice of the embattled nation’s eastern and southern periphery, the geopolitical shift sparked by Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion keeps gaining new ground. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan maintains ultra-low rates, warns it is closely watching yen moves
The Bank of Japan maintained ultra-low interest rates on Friday and its guidance to keep borrowing costs at "present or lower" levels. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan keeps easing despite global rate hikes
The Bank of Japan on Friday stuck to its monetary easing policy even as other central banks raise interest rates to tame inflation, but said it would "pay due attention" to forex markets as the yen ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, one in 4 singles in their 30s doesn’t want to get married due to loss of freedom, housework, and job insecurity: survey
The surveyed women said that among the reasons for not wanting to get married are housework, childcare, and long-term care of their partners. ( read original story ...)
‘The Power Of Cannabis’: Japan Embraces CBD Despite Drug Taboo
With its zero-tolerance cannabis laws, deep social stigma against the drug and moves to tighten rules on consumption, Japan is no stoner's paradise. But you wouldn't guess it watching Ai Takahashi and ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Maintains Ultra-Low Interest Rates, Bucking Global Trend
The central bank didn’t lift the target for government bond yield despite market speculation. ( read original story ...)