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HARUHIKO KURODA

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 15, 2020
BOJ looks to sit tight while assessing coronavirus response
The central bank doesn't see a pressing need for further moves now but many economists surveyed expect the size of its loan program linked to state lending to rise.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 12, 2020
Bank of Japan’s aid to lenders hasn't warmed them to negative rates
For the country's commercial banks, the BOJ's sub-zero rates strategy aimed at stimulating the economy and prices has eroded their profit margins.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 26, 2020
BOJ governor says ready to do more for economy after emergency lifts
Haruhiko Kuroda said Japan's economy and price growth would remain weak for the time being, sticking to his pessimistic view.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 27, 2020
Bank of Japan adopts unlimited JGB purchases to buoy economy in pandemic
The move puts the BOJ in line with other major central banks that have unleashed unprecedented amounts of monetary support.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 10, 2020
For first time in 11 years, BOJ lowers forecast for all Japan regions
The Bank of Japan cut its assessment of the nation's nine regional economies in light of the damage caused to production, consumption and corporate finances by the coronavirus pandemic, with new emergency restrictions set to add to the pain.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 21, 2020
Japan's central bank keeps monetary policy steady, lifts growth forecast on receding global risks
The Bank of Japan on Tuesday kept monetary policy steady and nudged up its economic growth forecasts as the government's stimulus package and receding pessimism over the global outlook took some pressure off the central bank to alter course.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 27, 2019
Abe and Bank of Japan's Kuroda apply more pressure on firms to raise wages
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda piled pressure on the country's business leaders Thursday, urging them to lift wages to help boost the economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 19, 2019
Bank of Japan keeps policy steady after Abe announces fiscal package
BOJ officials see a sizable impact from Abe's fiscal spending, which is expected to boost the economy by 0.35 percentage points, according to economists surveyed.
BUSINESS
Nov 28, 2019
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda backs fiscal spending but warns of climate change risks
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda endorsed on Thursday government plans to compile a fiscal spending package for disaster relief and measures to help the economy stave off heightening global risks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 24, 2019
Kuroda talks up shift to fiscal firepower as BOJ reaches its limits
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda's role as the prime focus for efforts to revive the world's third-largest economy is coming to an end.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile during attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says
A Yars intercontinental ballistic missile is launched during a test from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in Northern Arkhangelsk region of Russia, in this still image captured from video released on Oct. 29.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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