The Japanese central bank increased its target policy rate to 0.25 percent, up from a range of zero to 0.1 percent. The rate was last bumped up in March, when the bank raised interest rates for the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets set for mixed open ahead of Bank of Japan rate decision, China business activity data
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate and detail its plan to trim its rate of bond buying. ( read original story ...)
Japan Wanted Higher Inflation. Now It’s Here, and It Hurts.
Some suggest the weak consumption dragging on Japan’s economy is a response to the Bank of Japan’s low rates, raising fears that inflation will continue. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo can be overrated, according to someone who’s been to Japan 11 times. Here are 3 lesser-known gems to visit instead.
Tokyo can be overrated, said someone who's been to Japan 11 times. People can get more authentic food and cultural experiences elsewhere, she added. ( read original story ...)
‘Jojo’ manga artist creates new landmark at Osaka Station
OSAKA—A stained glass artwork by the creator of “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure” was unveiled at JR Osaka Station on July 29, intended to serve as a new landmark and meeting point. ( read original story ...)
BlackRock partners with Dash Living to acquire multifamily asset in Tokyo
Rental housing service provider Dash Living has acquired a multifamily asset in Tokyo, Japan, together with BlackRock Real Estate. The deal, completed through a joint venture (JV) between the two ... ( read original story ...)
Kremlin says Japanese travel warning shows Tokyo does not want to develop ties with Moscow
Tokyo and Moscow have long been embroiled in a territorial ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals ... ( read original story ...)
Shares of Japan’s Eisai tumble after EU rejects Alzheimer’s drug
Shares of Japan's Eisai tumbled 11% and were on track for their biggest one-day fall in three years on Monday, after the European Union's regulator rejected the drugmaker's Leqembi treatment for early ... ( read original story ...)
The World’s Smallest Sushi Comes From A Restaurant In Tokyo
with the oldest sushi restaurant in Japan celebrating over 800 years in business. Today, sushi is made in all kinds of fun rolls and fusion dishes as well as served traditionally. It can even be ... ( read original story ...)
This Tokyo Hotel Has an Intimate Omakase Restaurant, a Massive Spa in the Sky, and Mount Fuji Views
A hotel rarely renders me speechless, but I was amazed when I arrived at Aman Tokyo this May. Stepping into the 33rd-floor lobby, I first noticed the soaring white washi paper cei ... ( read original story ...)
Asahi offloads restaurant business in Japan
Japanese beverages giant Asahi Group Holdings has decided to offload a restaurant business in its domestic market. The company's Japanese leg, Asahi Group Japan, agreed to sell its Nadaman restaurant ... ( read original story ...)
What’s Driving Wealthy Americans to Tokyo
Lifestyle perks, a favorable exchange rate, and a brighter economic outlook are luring home buyers from the U.S. ( read original story ...)
What’s Driving Wealthy Americans to Tokyo
Lifestyle perks, a favorable exchange rate, and a brighter economic outlook are luring home buyers from the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s core inflation climbs for third month, fuels rate hike expectations
The data comes before the BOJ's policy meeting ending Wednesday, where rate hikes and bond tapering will be discussed. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo proposes record minimum pay increase
TOKYO: Japan’s labour ministry has proposed a record increase ... have already had to raise pay to stop employees from leaving, despite a lack of improved business conditions. Around 60% of smaller ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Data Due On Friday
(RTTNews) - Japan will on Friday release July figures for Tokyo-area inflation, setting the pace for a modest day in Asia-Pacific economic activity. In June, overall Tokyo inflation was up 2.3 percent ... ( read original story ...)