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HARUHIKO KURODA

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 27, 2017
Another term for BOJ's Kuroda is an option: Abe adviser
Tapping Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda for another term early next year is an option because of the need for seamless policy continuity, an economic adviser to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said.
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Dec 21, 2016
Kuroda breathes easier, at least for now, as stars align for Bank of Japan
After a long year, the Bank of Japan unexpectedly finds itself in a sweet spot.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 20, 2016
Bank of Japan caps tumultuous year with upgrade to outlook
The Bank of Japan closed a tumultuous year for monetary policy with an upgrade to its assessment of the economy while keeping its yield-curve and asset-purchase programs unchanged.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 12, 2016
Amamiya, aka 'Mr. BOJ,' shapes central bank policy behind the scenes
Masayoshi Amamiya is viewed as so essential to operations at the Bank of Japan that he's known inside the central bank as "Mr. BOJ."
BUSINESS
Nov 28, 2016
BOJ's Kuroda set to get 0.9% pay rise for current fiscal year
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda is getting a 0.9 percent pay rise for the fiscal year ending in March, leaving him ahead of his U.S. Federal Reserve counterpart, Janet Yellen, but behind Mario Draghi of the European Central Bank.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 20, 2016
Could Japan's bond bubble get Trumped?
Bond market vigilantes are keen to test the Bank of Japan's latest moves to keep yields low as U.S. rates rise.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 18, 2016
Trump win gives Kuroda breathing room, ex-BOJ executive says
Donald Trump's election win has given Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda room to breathe by easing concerns that the yen will strengthen, a former BOJ executive says.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 16, 2016
BOJ inflation goal still too optimistic: ex-executive
The Bank of Japan is still too optimistic about the time needed to achieve its 2 percent inflation target, given the country's entrenched deflationary mindset, a former BOJ executive director said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 13, 2016
BOJ may need to taper bond-buying stimulus next year, analyst says
The Bank of Japan will be forced to start tapering bond-buying stimulus as soon as a year from now as it runs out of willing sellers, says the nation's top-rated analyst. The good news, he says, is yields will not jump.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 10, 2016
Kuroda signals BOJ may delay reaching 2 percent inflation target to 2018
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda gives the clearest signal yet that the bank may delay the forecast date for achieving its 2 percent inflation target to 2018.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / FOCUS
Oct 3, 2016
BOJ seen adopting American WWII rate-pegging ploy to spark inflation
In deciding to target bond yields, Japan is deploying a monetary strategy to combat deflation used by its former enemy in World War II. The trouble is that America's experience back then suggests the tactics probably will not work on their own.
As ‘Buy Canadian’ grows, more U.S. firms say retailers turning away products
Empty shelves with "Buy Canadian Instead" signs are seen in the American Whiskey section of the BC Liquor in Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 10.
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Meiji says sayonara to bottled milk, a staple of Japan's bathhouses
Meiji bottled milk lined up in a fridge at Kosugiyu, a bathhouse in Tokyo. The sticker urges patrons to enjoy the milk one last time before it’s gone.
Japan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto (left), South Korean Trade Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun (center) and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao during a trilateral meeting in Seoul on Sunday
The U.S. says Japan has a 700% tariff on American rice. Is that the case?
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up a piece of paper with information about tariff rates at the White House on Tuesday.
Meiji says sayonara to bottled milk, a staple of Japan's bathhouses
Meiji bottled milk lined up in a fridge at Kosugiyu, a bathhouse in Tokyo. The sticker urges patrons to enjoy the milk one last time before it’s gone.
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
On defense, Japan may avoid Trump's worst impulses — for now
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth chat after reviewing an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sunday.
No longer a 'bridesmaid': Yuki Tsunoda prepares for the Red Bull pressure cooker
All eyes will be on Yuki Tsunoda as he makes his Red Bull debut at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend.
Tokyo tech failures lean into misfortune, mistakes and missteps
Tsuyoshi Domoto in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 28. As an entrepreneur, Domoto experienced plenty of setbacks but maintains a positive attitude and continues to pursue his dreams.

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