Inside Japan’s $25 billion consumer market built on fan devotion
Japan’s fervent fans of everything from pop idols and anime characters to online streamers have turned their devotion…
First-half bankruptcies reach highest level since 2022 as weak yen takes toll
Japan’s weak currency has caused the most bankruptcies during the first half of a year since 2022, underscoring…
Takaichi’s new BOJ board pick signals tame view on inflation
New Bank of Japan board member Ayano Sato said the country’s inflation views aren’t very strong yet, suggesting…
Japan nears longest postwar growth even as households struggle
Japan is close to notching its longest economic growth streak since WWII, as the nation weathers higher oil…
Japan to see price hikes for 2,566 food items in July
Major food and beverage makers in Japan plan to raise prices for 2,566 items in July, driven by…
Japan’s retail sales rise for third month on wage gains and subsidies
Japan’s retail sales rose for a third month in May, powered by strong wage gains and government subsidies…
Japan mulls delaying minimum wage hike
The government is considering delaying its goal of raising the country’s average minimum hourly wages to ¥1,500 (about…
Tokyo inflation picks up, keeping BOJ on track for further hike
Tokyo’s key inflation gauge picked up for the first time in eight months, keeping the Bank of Japan on…
Japan unveils $2.3 trillion investment plan for next 14 years
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has unveiled a long-term vision for Japan’s economic development featuring massive investment in artificial…
BOJ’s Himino sees risk of price trend rising above 2% target
Bank of Japan Deputy Gov. Ryozo Himino says he sees a risk that inflation could accelerate beyond the…
Consumption tax cut on groceries could do more harm than good
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pushing for a cut in the consumption tax on groceries to help Japanese…
Bank of Japan rate hike a ‘done deal’ given inflation and weak yen
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its key interest rate to a 30-year high on Tuesday,…