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,…
Housing industry hit by shortage of naphtha-derived materials
The housing industry in Japan is increasingly being affected by the short supply of naphtha-derived materials amid continuing…
BOJ will probably raise rates in June, former board member says
The Bank of Japan will probably raise its benchmark rate next month at a meeting that will determine…
Bank of Japan might be behind the curve on interest rate increases
The Bank of Japan’s wait-and-see approach is being stress-tested live as bonds fall and the yen remains weak,…
Japan’s real wages rise for third month to keep BOJ on hike path
Japanese workers’ real wages rose in March for a third consecutive month, supporting the Bank of Japan’s case…
Japanese government urges suppliers not to hold back critical materials from the market
The Japanese government is urging companies not to hold back supply of critical materials and components in anticipation…
Global startup hub chief calls for more government support from Japan
Japan needs to provide more policy support if it wants to achieve its goal of increasing startup funding…
Average cherry blossom-viewing budget falls 13.8%
People in Japan plan to spend ¥6,383 on average for cherry blossom viewing this year, down 13.8% from…