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Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 6, 2023
Japan enforces new law to assist donation victims
The new law was drawn up after questionable practices involving the controversial religious group known as the Unification Church came to light.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 6, 2023
Japan real wages fall most since 2014, keeping BOJ goal distant
Real cash earnings for Japan's workers dropped 3.8% from a year earlier in November, declining for the eighth straight month.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 5, 2023
BOJ's policy tweak hasn't led to lending windfall, Mizuho head says
Comments from the president and CEO of Mizuho Financial Group highlight the challenges Japanese banks still face.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 5, 2023
Kishida urges faster wage hikes to avoid stagflation
The government is pledging to spend u00a51 trillion ($7.5 billion) in the next five years on re-skilling workers, while encouraging firms to make pay scales more flexible.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 5, 2023
Man sent to prosecutors for allegedly defaming mom of 'Terrace House' star who took her own life
The man referred to prosecutors is a Tokyo resident and is alleged to have posted libelous comments about the mother of Hana Kimura, who died by suicide after social media bullying.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 5, 2023
Prime Minister Kishida’s 2023 survival strategy
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has a tough road ahead, but he is politically savvy and has been adept at making the moves necessary to remain in office so far.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / EXPLAINER
Jan 5, 2023
Indictment draws near for Abe assassination suspect
Tetsuya Yamagami is currently in detention and undergoing psychiatric evaluation, but the period for that process is set to expire soon.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 5, 2023
Japan's MOF lifts coupon rate on 10-year JGBs to 8-year high after BOJ move
While a higher coupon rate could squeeze public finances, it will benefit investors as it brings higher return on their bond investment.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 5, 2023
Over 15% of Japan firms plan to hire more graduates in 2024
The figures improved from the same survey conducted the previous year, in which 10.9% of firms said they would increase new graduate hires in 2023.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 4, 2023
BOJ seen raising inflation forecasts for fiscal 2022-2024
The changes are expected amid increasing moves to pass on higher material costs to prices.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 4, 2023
Traffic deaths in Japan hit record low again in 2022
The National Police Agency believes that deaths from traffic accidents have declined as a result of road safety measures that have been put in place.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 4, 2023
Suspect in Saitama family's murder denies killing
DNA from blood found on clothing confiscated from the home of the suspect, Jun Saito, 40, matches that of all three victims, police said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 3, 2023
Only around half of firms in Japan expect economic growth in 2023
The overall percentage of firms forecasting growth was at its second lowest in 10 years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / Outlook for 2023,New Year Special 2023
Jan 3, 2023
What to expect from Japan’s economy in 2023
The Japanese economy faced its share of hurdles last year, but economists say better days may be ahead in 2023.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Outlook for 2023
Jan 1, 2023
Japan's monetary policy outlook more cloudy than ever
Expectations have been shaken by a recent surprise move by the Bank of Japan, and speculation over its next governor is also adding to the uncertainty.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Jan 1, 2023
Japan Times 1948: Tojo's stock rises but he is not likely to become a martyr
News at the start of the new year often focuses on holiday celebrations and feel-good stories as the front pages of 1923 and 1948 show.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 30, 2022
Blood found on clothing owned by suspect in murder of Saitama family
Prefectural police have said they received reports of a man in black clothing carrying what appeared to be a hammer as he left the scene on foot shortly after the murders.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 30, 2022
Bank of Japan buys record amount of bonds to defend governor’s new target
The combination of additional fixed-rate and fixed-amount purchases announced Friday have boosted this month's buying to about u00a517 trillion.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 30, 2022
‘Avatar’ performance shows how Japan is ditching Hollywood
The world's third-largest box office, Japan, is dumping Western movies for local animated hits. Hollywood needs to pay attention.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 30, 2022
Images of 2022: Japan news
From the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to the reopening of borders amid the easing of the pandemic: The stories that defined 2022 domestically.
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.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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