Japanese factory output likely grew for a second straight month in April while retail sales picked up, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, highlighting budding signs of an economic recovery.
Japan inflation slows to 2.2% in April
The pace of Japanese inflation slowed in April to 2.2 percent as gas bills fell, government data showed Friday, with the figure remaining above the Bank of Japan’s two percent target. The Consumer ...
Bank of Japan set to hike once more in 2024
In 2024, the BoJ will have to balance two competing priorities: on the one hand, providing stimulus to a faltering real economy; on the other, preventing a second bout of import-driven inflation and ...
Mother, 3 children found dead at Tokyo home, police to question father
Three children and their mother were found dead with stab wounds and cuts to their bodies on Thursday at their home in Tokyo, where a fire occurred. Police plan to question the father, who is ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall as tech, real estate hit by higher interest rates
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks fell Friday, dragged down by Wall Street declines and selling of technology and real estate issues on concerns over higher borrowing costs as Japan's benchmark government ... ( read original story ...)
Sweet! Pair of Yubari melons fetches $19,000 in season’s 1st auction at Sapporo market
A pair of Yubari melons, an early summer specialty for the city of Yubari, Hokkaido, fetched 3 million yen (about $19,000) in this season's･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Path of light appears at Expo Osaka site
LED light bulbs of a large, symbolic roof structure called the "Ring" were tested at the venue of "Expo Osaka, Kansai" on Yumeshima island in Osaka on the evening of May 21. The Ring is about 2 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo to introduce facial recognition payment system
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Japan companies hog the spotlight as hedge funds tout their top Asia picks
Japanese stocks were in focus at a hedge fund conference this week, accounting for most of the top Asia investment ideas as asset managers highlighted Japan Inc's efforts to improve capital efficiency ... ( read original story ...)
Woman and three children found dead with stab wounds after Tokyo house fire
A woman and her three children were found dead with stab wounds after a fire at a house in the Togoshi district of Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward on Thursday. Police received an emergency call at around 1:30 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall after Wall St. drop on reduced rate cut hopes
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks fell Friday morning as sentiment was dampened by declines on Wall Street after stronger-than-expected economic data diminished hopes for U.S. interest rate cuts in the ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan unveil sanctions over alleged Russia-North Korea arms trade
South Korea and Japan announced on Friday a series of sanctions applied to individuals, organisations and ships related to Russia's alleged procurement of weapons from North Korea in breach of U.N. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Metaplanet Stock Surges 158% After Bitcoin Strategy Adoption
Japans Metaplanet stock skyrocketed 158% after adopting a strategic Bitcoin investment plan, marking a significant rise in investor interest and confidence in cryptocurrency. Metaplanet Halts Trading ...
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Japan’s inflation slows further, keeping BOJ cautious on further rate hikes
Japan's core inflation slowed for a second straight month in April, likely signalling that the Bank of Japan will be patient in raising interest rates as consumption remains fragile. While inflation ...