Japan cautious on economy as Trump's policies take centre stage
Japan's government on Thursday maintained a cautious outlook for the economy in part as policymakers kept a wary eye on U.S.
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Has Japan truly escaped low inflation?
If the Bank of Japan had behaved in a similar manner to its G 10 peers, notes Tim Baker of Deutsche Bank, the country’s ...
Embrace spiritualism on Japan's sacred nature trail
Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore ...
Citing security, Japan to plug loophole in reporting rules for foreign investment
Japan's finance ministry plans to plug a loophole in reporting requirements for foreign investors under the Foreign Exchange ...
Masahiro Nakai, a TV host and former pop star in Japan, retires after sexual assault report
Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan's top TV hosts and a former pop star, says he is retiring to take responsibility over sexual ...
One dead, two hurt in stabbing attack at Japan's Nagano train station
One person was killed and two hurt in a stabbing attack Wednesday at Japan's JR Nagano train station. One woman and two men ...
Japan's exports expand 2.8% in Dec, faster-than-expected
Japan's exports rose for a third straight month in December, data showed on Thursday, suggesting that companies front-loaded ...
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Japan’s transit system is private. Should other countries consider the same?
Transit in most global cities is government-run. But in Japan, that’s not the case. There, private companies run a sprawling network of trains, subways, and buses, often considered the best in the ...
1 person is killed and 2 injured in stabbing outside Nagano station in central Japan
Authorities in Japan say one person is dead and two others are injured after a knife attack Wednesday night outside a train ...
Japan's Nidec posts 5% rise in third-quarter operating profit
Japanese electric motor maker Nidec posted a 5% rise in third-quarter operating profit on Thursday to 54.5 billion yen ($348 ...
Escape Japan's crowds, discover Tokyo's neighbouring treasures
Explore the outer regions of the Greater Tokyo area, where you can trade skyscrapers for stunning natural landscapes and ...
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s ‘Lilac’ Stays at No. 1 for Fifth Week on Japan Hot 100
Mrs. GREEN APPLE ’s “Lilac” continues to rule the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for the fifth week, on the chart dated Jan. 22.
Japan’s biggest lenders hit valuation landmark as central bank weighs rate increase
Japan’s biggest banks are nearing a key valuation level for the first time in almost a decade as investors bet that the Bank ...