The Bank of Japan kept its interest-rate targets unchanged, but said it would operate its interest-rate policies more flexibly.
Bank of Japan likely to move ‘incrementally’ on yield curve control later this year, but not in July
Eric Robertsen of Standard Chartered Bank says there's a chance that the Bank of Japan will shift the maturity control of its yield curve control to 5 years from 10 years.
Japan Finance Minister Suzuki expects BOJ to steer policy appropriately
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday he expected the Bank of Japan to conduct policy appropriately although he won't comment on central bank's policy decision. (Reporting by ...
A massive Pokémon art event has taken over Yokohama this summer
Check out thousands of Pokémon cards and artworks scattered across Yokohama’s shopping centres for free ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raises alarm over China’s military, its Russia ties and Taiwan tensions in new defense paper
Japan has stepped up its alarm over China’s assertiveness in the region, its growing military ties to Russia and its claims on Taiwan in a defense paper that is the first under Tokyo’s new security strategy calling for a major military buildup. ( read original story ...)
Japan says North Korea threat more serious than ‘ever’
Japan said Friday that North Korea posed a more serious threat to its national security than "ever before", as nuclear-armed Pyongyang rattles its neighbours with repeated missile tests and belligerent rhetoric. ( read original story ...)
Japan welcomes thaw with South Korea in gloomy annual security assessment
Japan welcomed a thaw in relations with South Korea in its annual defence paper on Friday but otherwise offered a gloomy assessment of the threat of China's territorial ambitions, its security partnership with Russia and a belligerent North Korea. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s pivot to Asia spurs market maker Wintermute to boost Singapore base
Crypto is turning to Asia as the industry reels from a US crackdown after bankruptcies at platforms including FTX and Celsius Network. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Stocks slip, yen surges on speculation of Bank of Japan policy tweak
Asian stocks were off five-month highs and the yen extended a sharp rally on Friday with speculation that the Bank of Japan could take another small step toward dismantling its super-easy stimulus ...
Japan Key Yield Breaches BOJ Ceiling on Fresh Policy Speculation
Japan’s benchmark government bond yield pierced the central bank’s ceiling amid speculation that policymakers are discussing loosening their tight grip on interest rates.
Asia markets set to fall ahead of Bank of Japan rate decision
The Bank of Japan is poised to hold its rates at -0.1%, but investors will look for any shift in stance in its yield curve control policy.
Osaka on a Budget: 5 Cheap Eats in Dotonbori
Takoyaki (fried octopus balls) are possibly the most famous of Osaka’s many signature dishes. Dotonbori hosts dozens, perhaps hundreds, of stalls for the snack—often distinguished by their giant 3D ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo CPI Growth Tops Consensus, Focusing Attention on BOJ
Inflation in Tokyo ran slightly hotter than economists were expecting in July, an outcome that casts some doubt on the Bank of Japan’s view that price growth will slow below its target in the coming ... ( read original story ...)
Inflation in Japan’s capital slows in July, stays above BOJ target
Core inflation in Japan's capital slowed in July but remained well above the central bank's 2% target, data showed on Friday, keeping pressure on policymakers to dial back ultra-loose monetary policy. ( read original story ...)
Japan Hit With Bleak Update on Shrinking Population
The issue of Japan's declining population has been a priority for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is intent on reversing the dropping birth rate. He plans to earmark 3.5 trillion yen (nearly $25 ... ( read original story ...)
Shinjiro Atae comes out as gay as Japan faces pressure to pass pro-LGBTQ+ legislation
Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae announced that he is gay on Wednesday – a bold move for such a public figure in Japan, a the country still does not recognize same-sex unions. ( read original story ...)