Around 150 Ukrainians living in Japan gathered at a hall in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Dec. 18 to listen to children's songs and watch their pla ... ( read original story ...)
Australia’s luxury property market: The prices will surprise you
Compared to the world, Australian house prices aren't that bad, but the luxury end of the market may not be what you expect ... ( read original story ...)
Kyu Asakura House – A Traditional Japanese Oasis in the Middle of Metropolitan Tokyo
Although many are attracted to Tokyo because of its cosmopolitan glamor, the fast-paced atmosphere can become overwhelming. However, even this hectic city hosts tranquil hideaways, such as the Kyu ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea slams Japan’s military buildup, vows counteraction
North Korea on Tuesday condemned Japan's planned military buildup outlined Tokyo's new security strategy, vowing to show with action how dangerous it is, state media said. ( read original story ...)
Japan central bank tweaks monetary policy, yen strengthens
Japan's central bank tweaked its longstanding monetary easing programme on Tuesday, in a surprise move that saw the yen strengthen quickly against the dollar while Tokyo stock markets fell.
Bank of Japan Remains Only Major Central Bank With Ultra-Low Rates
The surprise decision prompted the yen, which has fallen against the dollar for much of this year, to rise sharply.
INSTANT VIEW: Bank of Japan reviews yield-curve control policy
The Bank of Japan has slightly loosened the shackles on its 10-year yield target and said it will review its yield-curve control policy, surprising financial markets and sending the yen sharply higher ...
Bank of Japan Lets Interest Rates Rise, Causing Yen to Surge
The surprise decision prompted the yen, which has fallen against the dollar for much of this year, to rise sharply.
Japanese yen strengthens as central bank widens yield target range, Asia markets fall
Markets in the Asia-Pacific traded mostly lower as the Bank of Japan modified its yield curve control tolerance range while holding its ultra-low benchmark interest rates steady.
Bank of Japan decides to expand range of long-term government bond yields
The Bank of Japan has decided to adjust its yield on 10-year JGBs from a range of plus and minus 0.25 percent to a range of plus and minus 0.5 percent.
Bank of Japan expands trading range for long-term Japan gov’t bond yields
The Bank of Japan decided Tuesday to allow long-term government bond yields to move in a wider range, in a surprise move by the centr ...
Japan likely to issue $258 billion bonds for FY2023/24 budget -sources
Japan is arranging the issue of new government bonds of around 35.5 trillion yen ($258.52 billion) for the fiscal 2023/24 annual budget, sources told Reuters on Tuesday, adding to the industrial world ...
Japan budget proposal for FY2023/24 could be as high as 114t yen: Nikkei
JAPAN’S budget proposal for the 2023-2024 fiscal year could be as high as 114 trillion yen (S$831.27 billion), the Nikkei reported on Tuesday (Dec 20), adding that the government could issue more than ...
USD/JPY slumps +200 pips to sub-135.00s despite Bank of Japan inaction
In this regards, Japan Finance Minister (FinMin) Shunichi Suzuki ruled out speculations that Japanese government and the Bank of Japan have decided on policy to revise joint statement. Elsewhere, ...
Japan’s Suzuki: Not true that government, BoJ have decided on policy to revise joint statement
Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday, “not true that government and BoJ have decided on a policy to revise the joint statement.” He said that “I hope BoJ continues to strive toward ...
Man tied up twice until 9 hrs before death at Osaka police cell
A man in his 40s had been tied up twice at a detention cell at Osaka Prefectural Police's Naniwa Police Station until about nine hours before ... ( read original story ...)