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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 7, 2022
Japan needs billionaires like Jack Ma, not just more tourists
Japan has much to offer the ultrarich — it now needs to figure how to attract more of them given how much more money they spend than the average tourist.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 7, 2022
Explosion in Tokyo manhole kills two
Police will investigate the case with a view to bringing a charge of professional negligence resulting in death.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 7, 2022
Japan business mood up as global slowdown weighs on outlook
The monthly poll found large manufacturers expected business conditions to hold steady in the coming three months, while the service-sector had a worsening outlook.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / FOCUS
Dec 7, 2022
Court ruling over hate crime in Kyoto highlights calls for anti-discrimination law
In the trial, the accused, Shogo Arimoto, admitted that he had hostile feelings toward South Koreans and intended to scare them out of Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 7, 2022
Pricier Christmas cake hits Japan’s holiday season as inflation bites
The average price of a holiday season cake has risen by around 5% since last year to u00a54,040 ($30), according to a Teikoku Databank report.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 6, 2022
Japan’s households spend more despite falling real wages
Spending in October climbed 1.2% from a year ago, more than the increase forecast by analysts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 5, 2022
Kuroda ally sees chance of Bank of Japan hitting price goal in 2023
Takatoshi Ito's remarks are likely to keep speculation smoldering over possible policy adjustment next year as investors' focus gradually shifts beyond Kuroda's 10-year stint.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 5, 2022
Japan's service-sector activity growth hits three-month low: PMI
The final au Jibun Bank Japan Services purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to a seasonally adjusted 50.3 from October's 53.2, hitting the lowest figure since August.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 4, 2022
Japan cautious on capital gains tax but must stick to increasing defense
Japan PM Kishida told his ministers last month to double the share of military outlay to 2% of gross domestic product within next five years in the face of regional threats.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / EXPLAINER
Dec 2, 2022
Mixed messages: What the Tokyo Court's same-sex marriage ruling really means
In saying the prohibition of same-sex marriage is both constitutional and in a “state of violating” the Constitution, the court was signaling that it wants parliament to settle the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 2, 2022
BOJ board member calls for policy review at the right time
Naoki Tamura has said it's hard to define the 'right time' mechanically, or decide what would make it necessary because it depends on inflation, wages and the economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 1, 2022
Rengo formalizes plan to demand 5% pay hike
The lifting of the pay-scale target and regular salary growth from around 4% set for 2022 negotiations is aimed at having wages reflect rising prices.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 1, 2022
Japanese corporate capital expenditure up in third quarter
Spending was up by 9.8% from the same period a year earlier, for a sixth straight quarterly increase.

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