Nobuko Kobayashi of the professional services firm explains why Japan's labor market isn't as fluid as the United States'. ( read original story ...)
Japan inflation jumps to fresh 41-year high
Japan's inflation rate has jumped to a fresh 41-year high as businesses pass on higher costs to their customers. © . Core consumer prices for last month rose by 4% fr ... ( read original story ...)
Live news: Japan and South Korea loosen mask rules as Covid measures ease
The government and local authorities are currently able to take stricter infection control measures for Covid-19 than they are for tuberculosis, not only by giving hospitalisation advisories but also ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s inflation rate will probably be above 2% for some time, professor says
Takatoshi Ito of Columbia University says the country's inflation rate is still on an "upward trend." Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more ... ( read original story ...)
Cost of living: Japan inflation jumps to new 41-year high
Japan's inflation rate has jumped to a fresh 41-year high as businesses pass on higher costs to their customers. Core consumer prices for last month rose by 4% from a year earlier, double the Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
Tweaks to Japan’s Inflation Accord Would Flag BOJ Policy Change
A historic accord that ties the Bank of Japan to a 2% inflation goal is approaching its 10th anniversary amid speculation it may be revised to support a change of direction at the central bank under a new governor. ( read original story ...)
Former Jehovah’s Witness in Osaka shares regret over abusing son in name of religion
A former Jehovah's Witness, who spoke about her regrets over abusing her son in the name of religion, is among many people coming out about t ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s December consumer inflation hits fresh 41-year high
Japan's core consumer prices in December rose 4.0% from a year earlier, double the central bank's 2% target and hitting a fresh 41-year high, data showed on Friday, adding to recent growing signs of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Plans eVTOL Industry Launch At Expo 2025 In Osaka
Credit: Skydrive Concept When tens of millions of visitors descend on Osaka, Japan, for Expo 2025, the country wants to be ready to showcase a new transport mode: the electric air taxi. The Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has the No. 1 most powerful passport in the world for 2023—see where the U.S. lands on the list
This month, the International Air Transport Association released the 2023 Henley Passport Index, which reveals the world's most powerful passports. © Provided by CNBC According t ... ( read original story ...)
WATCH: Divers record rare sea creature video off the coast of Japan
The rare 2-minute video footage showed a young, live giant squid as it swam near the surface of a bay off the western coast of Japan, seemingly undisturbed by nearby swimmers. ( read original story ...)
New study deepens understanding of the regulation of circadian rhythms in the mammalian central clock
Circadian rhythms are inherent cycles of approximately 24 hours that regulate various biological processes, such as sleep and wakefulness. A research group at Nagoya University in Japan has recently ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LGBT community enjoys greater rights in Tokyo
Although Japan is the only G7 country where same-sex marriages are illegal, there have recently been some positive changes for the LGBT community. Last November, Tokyo's metropolitan government introduced partnership certificates that entitle gay couples to certain public services that were once reserved for straight couples. ( read original story ...)
I competed in the Olympics months after giving birth, here’s what I’d tell Naomi Osaka
My advice for Naomi Osaka would be to talk to other mothers so she understands the choices they made and why they made them ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong man denies national anthem insult, says protest song tune used on Tokyo Olympics medal ceremony video only to hone editing skills
The creator of a remix video that showed a Hong Kong athlete being presented with an Olympic gold medal with a soundtrack of protest music added has denied an insult to the national anthem and insisted the clip was only produced to hone his editing techniques. ( read original story ...)
Thieves in Japan are stealing platinum and palladium parts from Toyota Prius cars as rare metal prices rise
Last year, there were 173 thefts of mufflers or catalytic converters in eastern Tokyo – and 90% of those were from Toyota Prius cars. ( read original story ...)