Kathy Matsui of MPower Partners says if wage inflation continues to rise, the Bank of Japan will probably move toward a path of normalization.
Tokyo Shares Stable Despite Powell Rate Hike Comment
Tokyo shares reversed early losses Wednesday morning, stabilising swiftly despite US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell hinting at fresh rate hikes to fight inflation.
NHK employee arrested after trying to film woman at sex shop in Sapporo
SAPPORO -- An employee at Japanese public broadcaster NHK was arrested on March 6 after he allegedly tried to film a naked woman at a sex shop in this northern Japan city. Hokkaido Prefectural ... ( read original story ...)
Festival to make art more familiar to public held in Osaka for 1st time
The first "Osaka Art Festival," held by the Osaka Prefectural Government to make art more accessible to the public, kicked off on March 7 wit･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan planning to meet with business, union leaders next week -govt spokesperson
TOKYO : The Japanese government is preparing to hold a meeting with business and labour union executives next Wednesday as part of a campaign to encourage wage hikes, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu ... ( read original story ...)
Thirteen people claim ownership of ¥10 million found in Hokkaido trash
With each claimant giving different reasons for why and how they lost the money, identifying the true owner has become a headache for the Hokkaido police. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s workers eye bumper pay hike in closely watched union talks
Japan's big companies are expected to deliver the largest pay rise in 26 years in next week's "shunto" wage negotiations, offering policymakers hope the country might finally emerge from its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Overall Bank Lending Rises 3.3% On Year In February
Overall bank lending in Japan was up 3.3 percent on year in February, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday - coming in at 598.927 ...
Asia-Pacific markets poised for a tumble as Powell hints higher rate hikes
Asia-Pacific shares are set for a tumble on Wednesday after Jerome Powell cautioned that interest rates may need to be higher than the central bank expected.
In Japan, women find rare parity in the prosecutors’ office
At the prosecutors’ office in Japan, everyone makes their own tea and copies — tasks often relegated to women in a society criticized for its lack of gender equality ... ( read original story ...)
Japan logs record current account deficit of $14 billion in Jan.
Japan posted a record current account deficit of 1.98 trillion yen ($14 billion) in January, the Finance Ministry said Wednesday.
Japan runs record current account deficit in January
Japan logged a record current account deficit in January on persistent rises in the cost of importing fuel, government data showed on Wednesday. The deficit, at 1.98 trillion yen ($14.43 billion), ... ( read original story ...)
US approves $1.3 billion deal for Japan to buy early warning aircraft amid China threat
The U.S. approved Japan's purchase of five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft in a deal worth an estimated $1.381 billion to help counter threats from China. ( read original story ...)
Victims of Japan’s wartime forced labor denounce Seoul’s compensation deal
Two elderly World War II forced labor victims took to the streets of Seoul in wheelchairs to protest the country’s compensation deal with Japan. On Monday, South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s flagship rocket ordered to self-destruct after failed launch
Japan's flagship H3 rocket was ordered to self-destruct minutes after takeoff on the south east coast of Tanegashima on Tuesday, 7 March. “There was no possibility of achieving the mission,” the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan forced to blow up own space rocket during launch
Japan's space agency was forced to destroy its flagship H3 rocket minutes after blastoff due to an ignition failure, in a blow to the country's space endeavors. ( read original story ...)