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JAPANESE ECONOMY

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 5, 2021
COVID variants could hamper Japan's economic recovery, OECD says
The OECD said that 'losing the race against new variants could result in renewed states of emergency being declared delaying the recovery,' despite progress in the vaccine rollout.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Dec 4, 2021
Japan cautiously enters year-end party season amid omicron concerns
Japan is entering its end-of-year party season with most COVID-19 restrictions lifted, but concerns over the new variant are likely to keep the festive mood restrained.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Dec 4, 2021
As global costs soar, Japan's 'shrinkflation' gets harder to swallow
While the practice is hardly unique to Japan, its prevalence in the world's No. 3 economy is a notable legacy of years of deflation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 1, 2021
Japan recession lasted for 19 months through May 2020, government panel says
In the April to June period of 2020, the Japanese economy contracted an annualized nearly 30% from the previous quarter, the sharpest such shrinkage on record.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 1, 2021
BOJ member says spread of omicron warrants close monitoring
Seiji Adachi said that the central bank is ready to take additional easing steps, if necessary, to support struggling businesses, depending on the infection situation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 1, 2021
Japan business investment rose 1.2% on year from July to September
While capital spending was up for the second straight quarter, growth remained slow as some firms hesitated to invest amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2021
Japan's fiscal 2022 budget to top ¥107 trillion, breaking record for 10th straight year
As it did when compiling the initial budget for the current fiscal year, the government plans to set aside u00a55 trillion for reserve funds to continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 30, 2021
Japan's jobless rate improved to 2.7% in October with lifting of virus emergency
The job-to-applicant ratio declined to 1.15 from the previous month's 1.16, according to ministry data, meaning that there were 115 job openings for every 100 job-seekers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 30, 2021
Japan factory production edges up as Asia’s supply snags ease
October's production gain came as parts shortages from Asia began to ease and car output increased for the first time in four months, a ministry official said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 26, 2021
Questions raised over the wisdom of dipping into Japan's oil reserves
The news media and oil industry are questioning the decision to tap into the national stockpile, which was considered to be a “last resort” move.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Nov 26, 2021
Release oil, but only to facilitate a transition to renewables
Unfortunately for Japan, the release of government oil reserves is a veritable drop in the barrel when compared to demand for this vital commodity.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 26, 2021
Fuel prices drive fastest Tokyo inflation in 16 months
Prices in the capital, excluding those for fresh food, increased 0.3% in November from a year earlier, the internal affairs ministry reported Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 26, 2021
BOJ’s newest board member sees Japan inflation creeping up
Higher energy costs have helped Japan's key gauge of consumer prices edge up over the last two months for the first time in more than a year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 25, 2021
Government maintains view on 'weak' COVID-19 recovery, wary of rising material costs
The Cabinet Office upgraded its view for private consumption for the first time in 13 months, but downgraded its views for exports and industrial production.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 25, 2021
Japan to issue ¥22 trillion in new bonds to fund extra budget
The envisaged supplementary budget of u00a531.6 trillion will be used mainly for coronavirus measures and also securing a stable supply of semiconductors, sources say.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 25, 2021
Japan's service prices rise for eighth straight month as freight cost spikes
The data comes as a sign inflationary pressure is building due to higher global commodity costs
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 22, 2021
From bathhouses to fisheries, hidden inflation is creeping across Japan
Gasoline prices soared to a seven-year high this month and the government is expecting the tightest power supply in a decade this winter.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 19, 2021
Japan's human rights czar will urge firms to address human rights issues
Gen Nakatani acknowledged concerns related to China and elsewhere, and said Japan will back international efforts on the issue together with like-minded countries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 19, 2021
Japan inflation shows continued pulse as gas prices surge
Soaring commodity prices amid supply chain bottlenecks and a weaker yen are squeezing many Japanese businesses, which are facing the strongest cost pressure in four decades.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 18, 2021
Japan to spend record ¥55.7 trillion for economic stimulus
The package has turned out to be larger than expected as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will increase support for households and companies to redistribute wealth.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Harry Kewell fired by Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos coach Harry Kewell before an Asian Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai, in Ulsan, South Korea, on April 17
Statue of A-bombed Japanese girl in Seattle stolen
The Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes statue in Seattle's Peace Park. The statue was reported missing on Friday by the city government of Seattle.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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