Templeton Global Equity Group weighs in on inflation’s emergence in Japan, recent monetary policy shifts, and the implications for investors. ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Japan’s major turn toward nuclear power without debate is unacceptable
The administration of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has decided to revise Japan's nuclear energy policy, with the promotion of the long-term utilizatio ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s yield curve control policy tweak is a step in the right direction, fund manager says
Vikas Pershad of M&G Investments discusses the central bank's yield curve control policy tweak and says "what we have gotten this week is a tacit acknowledgement from the BoJ that Japan's dalliance ...
Japan’s inflation rate hits 41-year high
Prices of food and industrial products rose as businesses pass along rising costs to their consumers. ( read original story ...)
Heavy snow in Japan leaves at least 8 dead: NHK
STORY: The snow that has continued along the Sea of Japan coast in northern and western areas in the country since December 17 has killed 8 people and injured dozens as of Friday morning, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Steps Up
For years, observers of international relations have noted that Japan certainly has the demographic, economic, and technological potential to be a great power: it plays a prominent role in global ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nov factory output likely down for 3rd month on global demand woes- Reuters poll
Output at Japanese factories likely declined for a third month in November, according to economists in a Reuters poll, as shrinking global demand took a toll on electronics and associated products. On ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida weighs swapping out ministers as support stays flat -Kyodo
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering swapping out select members of his cabinet in January in a bid to reverse his low popularity, news agency Kyodo reported on Friday, citing multiple ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Unveil Record $864 Billion Budget Driven by Military Costs
Japan is set to unveil on Friday a record $864 billion budget for the next fiscal year from April, pushed up by increased military spending and higher social security costs for a fast-ageing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer inflation hits fresh 40-year high
Japan's core consumer inflation hit a fresh four-decade high as companies continued to pass on rising costs to households, data showed, a sign price hikes were broadening and could keep the central ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida Considering Replacing Reconstruction Minister as Early as Monday – ANN
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering replacing scandal-tainted reconstruction minister Kenya Akiba as early as Monday, ANN reported on Friday. Akiba is currently under fire for his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Inflation Speeds Up, Supporting BOJ Shift Expectations
Japan’s key inflation gauge further accelerated to the fastest pace since 1981, an outcome that will continue to fuel speculation the Bank of Japan will surprise markets again with policy change down ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to unveil record $864 bln budget driven by military costs
Japan is set to unveil on Friday a record $864 billion budget for the next fiscal year from April, pushed up by increased military spending and higher social security costs for a fast-ageing ...
Popular announcer embezzles 40 million yen in “labor union dues” by dipping into “pooled funds
TBS and CBC's flamboyant announcer, Ryo Eda, was accused of embezzlement...! The amount of money was a staggering sum! The amount has been refunded, but even the CBC employees cannot hide their ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall on fears over US monetary tightening
Tokyo stocks fell Friday morning, weighed down by concerns over prolonged monetary tightening in the United States and prospects of w ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Album: “Santa drops in Tokyo” — Japan embraces upcoming lively Christmas
A pedestrian wearing a Santa hat is seen at the Shibuya crossing in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu) TOKYO, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- The streets of Tokyo are brimming with a lively ... ( read original story ...)