Our central forecast is that by the end of 2025, the BoJ will have raised once more to 0.75 per cent in line with its extensive signalling.
Court rules government not obliged to recognize Syrian man as refugee
The court overturned a lower court decision that obliged the government to recognize a Syrian man as a refugee. ( read original story ...)
Trump poised to add Japan stop to upcoming Asia trip
Ishiba negotiated a framework trade deal with Trump to avoid a hike in tariffs on its US-bound exports, but many issues are yet to be ironed out. Those include the promised Japanese investments in US ... ( read original story ...)
Anti-immigration uproar forces Japan to end Africa exchange plan
Japan has scrapped a plan to promote cultural exchanges between regional cities and four African countries, after misinterpretations and disinformation sparked fears it would open the doors to mass ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka train station becoming a destination spot
OSAKA, Japan >> A huge artwork draws visitors to JR Osaka Station, on the walk northward from the ticket gate to the west exit. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show features record number of foreign exhibitors
The Tokyo Game Show has kicked off with a record number of foreign exhibitors taking part. The four-day event began on Thursday at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City, near Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2025 Xbox stream: Forza Horizon 6 game revealed and other announcements as the stream begins
The Tokyo Game Show 2025 Xbox stream takes place today on September 25 at 7pm JST / 3am PT / 6am ET / 11am BST. You'll be able to watch the Tokyo Game Show 2025 Xbox stream via the official Xbox ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Retreat Continues as Ether Hits Seven-Week Low
Ether slid below $4,000 to its lowest level in nearly seven weeks, extending a broader digital-asset rout that’s erased more than $140 billion in market value since the start of the week.
Orion Breweries Raises $181 Million in Tokyo IPO
Private equity firm Carlyle and Japanese brokerage Nomura Capital Partners unloaded their stakes in Orion Breweries as the beer producer listed its shares in Tokyo. Orion sold up to 31.7 million ...
Japan’s Nikkei marks record close for 3rd session
TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average marked a record high close for a third session on Thursday (Sep 25), as investors scooped up cheap shares, betting on the potential for further market gains. Read ...
Prince Hisahito inspects Osaka Expo’s Grand Ring
The 19-year-old prince looked around the Grand Ring's architectural structure from underneath before making his way to the top to view the expo from above. ( read original story ...)
Prince Hisahito visits Osaka Expo in his first official solo trip
Prince Hisahito, Emperor Naruhito’s nephew and second-in-line to the Chrysanthemum throne, visited the Osaka Expo on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-Africa ‘hometown’ exchange program to be scrapped amid backlash
The Japan International Cooperation Agency, or JICA, is preparing to withdraw an exchange program between Japanese municipalities and African nations, as misinformation on social media has drawn a ... ( read original story ...)
Global leader raises eyebrows with surprising statement at crypto conference: ‘An important aspect of the economy’
Some people are raising concerns. Global leader raises eyebrows with surprising statement at crypto conference: 'An important aspect of the economy' first appeared on The Cool Down.
Australia Unveils Crypto Fines in Proposed Rules for Industry
Australia will slap penalties of as much as 10% of annual turnover on digital asset platform operators that breach proposed rules, under long-awaited draft legislation released Thursday.
Orion Breweries Raises $181 Million in Tokyo IPO — Update
Private equity firm Carlyle and Japanese brokerage Nomura Capital Partners unloaded their stakes in Orion Breweries as the beer producer listed its shares in Tokyo. Orion sold up to 31.7 million ...