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LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Apr 11, 2022
Recipe: Teriyaki chicken and new-harvest onions
Add a dash of seasonal freshness to any dish with these limited-time bulbs.
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BUSINESS
Apr 8, 2022
BOJ is likely to adjust policy as soon as July, ex-official says
The view sharply contrasts with the stated position of Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda, who has repeatedly said he will stick with stimulus.
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BUSINESS
Apr 8, 2022
Japan's current account recovered from major deficit in February
The balance swung back into the black from its second-biggest deficit on record in the previous month, providing some respite for policymakers.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 7, 2022
IMF cuts Japan's growth forecast over hit from Ukraine war fallout
The IMF now expects Japan's economy to grow 2.4% this year, lower than a projection for 3.3% expansion made in January.
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BUSINESS / FOCUS
Apr 6, 2022
As Japan's politicians call for big spending amid price hikes, some question the timing
With an Upper House election approaching in July, economists have pointed out that the move appears to be politically motivated.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 6, 2022
With Japan still shut to travelers, it is out of sight and out of mind
Once a tourist hot spot before the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan should join Asian neighbors in relaxing its border entry rules, lest it fade even further from global consciousness.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 5, 2022
Soaring prices weigh on economy and keep wallets shut
Households cut spending from the previous month amid pandemic curbs, rapid food and fuel price rises and the coronavirus.
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BUSINESS
Apr 3, 2022
How the Bank of Japan took on the bond vigilantes and won — for now
Japan was the epicenter of market drama after the central bank set in motion a four-day buying spree of government bonds last week to stave off a global debt rout.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 1, 2022
A night to savor for Japan's restaurants at 2022 Asia's 50 Best awards
It was a result for the ages: 11 restaurants from Japan made the cut, including eight in the top 20. If that wasn't enough, the top prize went to Tokyo's much loved Den.
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BUSINESS
Apr 1, 2022
Japan's business mood sours as Ukraine war and inflation take toll
Big companies expect conditions to worsen further three months ahead, the Bank of Japan's tankan survey showed.
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BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Apr 1, 2022
Shifts in yen signal Japan has ‘lost its mojo’ as supreme safe haven
When measured against a basket of units of trading partners, the yen's fading allure can clearly be seen.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 31, 2022
Japan's revised Juvenile Law takes effect as age of adulthood lowered to 18
The legislative amendment will result in stricter punishments for young offenders, but the government is also shifting its focus to resocializing juvenile delinquents to prevent recidivism.

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Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat