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Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Apr 10, 2021
Haruhiko Kuroda becomes second-longest serving BOJ governor amid challenges
With Kuroda's term set to end in April 2023, delivering on his promise of hitting a 2% inflation target may be much harder than setting a new record as the longest-serving chief.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Apr 10, 2021
Timing is everything when it comes to the politics of the Kawai scandal
Former Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai does an about face when it comes to accusations of vote-buying, but some aren't buying the idea that his decision was a result of soul searching.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Apr 10, 2021
For Japanese men, perhaps money really can buy happiness?
A survey shows that men paid higher salaries (surprise, surprise) have felt less lonely during the pandemic, while a new film group plans to revisit Japan's samurai past.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 6, 2021
February household spending drops 6.6%, down for third month
The average monthly income of salaried households with at least two people edged up a real 0.1% to u00a5535,392, up for the first time in three months.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 5, 2021
Second prosecution referral over 'Terrace House' star Hana Kimura’s suicide
According to police, the man in his 30s from Fukui Prefecture posted hateful messages about the young wrestler, such as 'Die' and 'You're disgusting,' last April.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Apr 5, 2021
Japan Times 1946: Women of Japan make first visit to polls
'Wednesday was a red-letter day for me. With a thrill and also a feeling of antipathy, I left home early to go to the polls.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Apr 3, 2021
The legal conundrum surrounding same-sex marriage in Japan
Are such relationships better guaranteed by judicial protection or constitutional reform?
Japan Times
JAPAN / View from Osaka
Apr 3, 2021
Kansai classics for a home movie festival
Given that it will be a while before movie theaters are back to normal, here are recommendations for those interested in the Kansai region and classic films.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Apr 2, 2021
When will Japan's economy return to pre-pandemic levels? Not soon, say economists.
Most say a full economic recovery is unlikely until well after the vaccination of the general public is underway.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 1, 2021
Sentiment among Japan's big manufacturers improves to pre-pandemic levels
The results suggested that the export-reliant economy was benefiting from a solid recovery in global demand.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 31, 2021
Japan's industrial output fell 2.1% in February as strong quake hit automakers
Automakers were also forced to cut production due to a global chip shortage, according to a report by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 31, 2021
IMF chief says lack of fans at Olympics won't harm Japan's recovery
Japan's 'very diversified and vibrant economy' is not dependent on revenues from hosting the games, says Kristalina Georgieva.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 30, 2021
Japan's February job availability logs first fall in five months
The job-to-applicant ratio worsened to 1.09 from 1.10 in January, according to the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry, meaning that there were 109 job openings for every 100 job seekers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Mar 29, 2021
Japan’s ¥106 trillion record budget could just be the start in election year
Some ruling party lawmakers are calling for more stimulus along the lines of the massive aid package adopted this month in the United States.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2021
Japanese government's long-term debt to top ¥1 quadrillion
The debt, already the worst among developed countries, would average out to a burden of u00a58 million on each Japanese citizen.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Mar 27, 2021
There's more to hanami than cherry blossoms
Plum blossoms, azaleas and chrysanthemums are also celebrated nationwide during their seasonal appearance.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 27, 2021
COVID-19 cuts jobs and boosts stocks, widening economic gap in Japan
Job losses, especially in the dining and travel industries, have devastated many, while stock and other asset markets are booming on the back of global monetary easing.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Mar 27, 2021
Keisuke Sugiyama: ‘Being able to experience the past through art is extremely exciting’
As an associate professor at Tohoku University of Art and Design, Keisuke Sugiyama is using a wide array of tools to convey his love of art.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Mar 25, 2021
Japanese companies still gauging future of post-Brexit U.K.
Uncertainty surrounding the U.K.'s 2020 exit from the European Union has reduced the number of Japanese firms operating in the country.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 23, 2021
Japan land prices fall for first time in six years due to pandemic
Land prices across all categories in the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya metropolitan areas, the three largest, slipped 0.7% from the previous year.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'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.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
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.

Podcast

You can often see generations of families enjoying performances together at Fuji Rock Festival.
Japan’s summer music festivals are feeling the heat in more ways than one

Longform

Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
By Tomoko Otake

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