SoftBank Corp. plans to buy an industrial property in Osaka for more than $600 million to set up a big data center for artificial-intelligence applications.
Yen falls to upper 157 vs. dollar as BOJ rate hike expectations fade
The yen hit a five-month low in the upper 157 range against the U.S. dollar in Tokyo on Friday as expectations of interest rate incre ...
Bank of Japan bids final farewell to Kuroda’s radical policy experiment
In rare criticism of its past policies, the Bank of Japan said former governor Haruhiko Kuroda's stimulus didn't change consumer psychology as much as planned, continuing a symbolic shift away from ...
Yen falls to upper 157 range vs. dollar as BOJ hike expectations fade
The yen hit a five-month low in the upper 157 range against the U.S. dollar in Tokyo on Friday morning as expectations of interest ra ...
Sapporo arson suspect dies in hospital
Police still intend to submit the arson case to prosecutors and are committed to piecing together the events that led to the blaze. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Funny play with a dog in Osaka, Japan
On December 13, 2024, in Osaka, Japan, @s.k.999 shared a video of a person playing with their dog, Coco. In the video, the dog emits noises while lying on the floor as the person tickles it. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling camp fails to secure opposition support for tax reforms
Japan's minority ruling coalition on Friday failed to secure support from a key opposition party for its planned tax reforms, a development that could jeopardise Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's budget ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation likely accelerated on suspended energy subsidies: Reuters poll
Consumer inflation in Tokyo likely accelerated in December on higher food costs and after the government's suspension of its gas and electricity subsidies, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s government ‘alarmed’ by recent forex moves, top officials say
Top Japanese finance officials said on Friday the government is "alarmed" by recent foreign exchange moves and is ready to intervene if speculative moves were deemed excessive, as the yen resumed its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei set for weekly decline despite weak yen tailwind
Japan's Nikkei share average on Friday was headed for its worst week since early November despite the tailwind of a weaker yen, as weakness on Wall Street and caution ahead of major central bank policy decisions weighed.
Japan’s finance ministry may force a rate hike, with yen heading toward 160 level: Strategist
Masahiko Loo, senior fixed income strategist at State Street Global Advisors, says that with the yen approaching 160 against the dollar, Japan's finance ministry may force an interest rate hike at the ...
Greater Tokyo new condo prices drop in November
Greater Tokyo new condominium prices fell in November on a slump in the number of high-end luxury units added to the market. ( read original story ...)
Japan Consumer Prices Rise Faster as Rate Hike Timing Under Scrutiny
Japan’s consumer inflation sped up in November, fanning rate-hike hopes, but price growth may not be strong enough yet to rush an immediate move. ( read original story ...)
Mind the labour gap: Worker crunch piles pressure on small-town Japan
Over the last decade, Masato Shiota brought his papermaking business back from the brink, paying down debt and buying machinery to automate some production. But he struggles to find workers to keep ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ruling Party Still Pushing for Crypto Tax Reform Despite PM’s Caution
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is pushing for crypto tax reform despite recent statements from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Kitakyushu wins 2nd consecutive title in Japan’s ‘new’ best night view ranking
FUKUOKA -- The southwestern city of Kitakyushu has achieved two consecutive victories in the " New Three Japanese Cities with the Most Spectacular Night Views " ranking, followed by Yokohama and ... ( read original story ...)