The government and local authorities are currently able to take stricter infection control measures for Covid-19 than they are for tuberculosis, not only by giving hospitalisation advisories but also ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s inflation rate will probably be above 2% for some time, professor says
Takatoshi Ito of Columbia University says the country's inflation rate is still on an "upward trend." Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more ... ( read original story ...)
Cost of living: Japan inflation jumps to new 41-year high
Japan's inflation rate has jumped to a fresh 41-year high as businesses pass on higher costs to their customers. Core consumer prices for last month rose by 4% from a year earlier, double the Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
Wear a polo neck to cut climate emissions, save power: Tokyo governor rolls out turtleneck jumper plan to keep warm
Yuriko Koike wants Japanese, including staff, to reduce energy use and costs by wearing a polo neck - or turtleneck - jumper to keep warm; She said keeping the neck warm can make ... ( read original story ...)
Inflation in Japan hits highest level in 41 years
Japan's core consumer prices in December rose 4.0% from a year earlier, double the central bank's 2% target and hitting a fresh 41-year high, data showed on Friday, adding to recent growing signs of ... ( read original story ...)
Tweaks to Japan’s Inflation Accord Would Flag BOJ Policy Change
A historic accord that ties the Bank of Japan to a 2% inflation goal is approaching its 10th anniversary amid speculation it may be revised to support a change of direction at the central bank under a new governor. ( read original story ...)
Toshiba buyout heralds a big step back for Japan
The end of a long battle to wring some value from Toshiba is finally within reach. Foreign investors, who for years have sought to shake up the stodgy and cloistered Japanese conglomerate, are likely ...
Japan’s Nikkei inches higher on U.S. futures gain, weak yen
Japan's Nikkei share average reversed course to inch up on Friday, as sentiment was boosted by higher U.S. futures after Wall Street losses overnight and the weakened yen. The Nikkei inched up 0.03% ...
Samsung’s Bitcoin ETF, $700M bust, Coinbase exits Japan: Asia Express
Samsung launches a new Bitcoin ETF, Hong Kong exchange busted for laundering $700M, and Coinbase leaves Japan for good.
Asia markets set to fall as Japan’s inflation data reaches highest since 1981
Markets in the Asia-Pacific were set to trade lower on Friday as investors digested Japan's core inflation print, which reached the fastest pace since 1981. The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was ...
Former Jehovah’s Witness in Osaka shares regret over abusing son in name of religion
A former Jehovah's Witness, who spoke about her regrets over abusing her son in the name of religion, is among many people coming out about t ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s December consumer inflation hits fresh 41-year high
Japan's core consumer prices in December rose 4.0% from a year earlier, double the central bank's 2% target and hitting a fresh 41-year high, data showed on Friday, adding to recent growing signs of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Plans eVTOL Industry Launch At Expo 2025 In Osaka
Credit: Skydrive Concept When tens of millions of visitors descend on Osaka, Japan, for Expo 2025, the country wants to be ready to showcase a new transport mode: the electric air taxi. The Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has the No. 1 most powerful passport in the world for 2023—see where the U.S. lands on the list
This month, the International Air Transport Association released the 2023 Henley Passport Index, which reveals the world's most powerful passports. © Provided by CNBC According t ... ( read original story ...)
WATCH: Divers record rare sea creature video off the coast of Japan
The rare 2-minute video footage showed a young, live giant squid as it swam near the surface of a bay off the western coast of Japan, seemingly undisturbed by nearby swimmers. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Price Check: Bullish Moves Amid Regulatory Pressures
"The crypto market has witnessed its largest gains in recent months, climbing to nearly $1 trillion in total marketcap," said Billy Endres, a cryptocurrency expert with Finder. "The bullish shift was ...