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JAPANESE

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 24, 2021
Consumer prices rise 0.5% in Japan on energy costs, but 2% without phone fees
The underlying price trend is being obscured by distortions caused by government policies — such as the drive to lower phone charges.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 23, 2021
Japan needs to tackle economic security head-on
Japan must devise strategies for competitiveness globally and against China at three levels: intelligence, security and innovation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / FOCUS
Dec 23, 2021
Kishida’s focus on wealth equality at odds with Japan's finance hub aspirations
Rather than cutting capital gains taxes, the prime minister floated the idea of raising them.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 21, 2021
McDonald's forced to ration customers' fries as supply shortage hits Japan
McDonald's hopes that supply issues affecting its 2,900 outlets in Japan will be resolved by New Year's eve.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 21, 2021
Japan upgrades economic view for first time in 17 months
Authorities raised their views on private consumption and business conditions but flagged ongoing risks from supply constraints and raw material prices.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Dec 17, 2021
Safety and security are key to a new Go To Travel campaign
The prospect of a recovery from COVID-19 and a vaccine and pills that can protect against future infection has prompted the Kishida government to restart the Go To Travel program.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Dec 17, 2021
Cheap valuations and low inflation to benefit Japan stocks in 2022
COVID-19 infections and deaths at near-record lows and the highest inoculation rate among the G7 countries have also boosted expectations for economic reopening.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 16, 2021
Bank of Japan expected to maintain stimulus and weigh COVID-19 aid
Most economists don't anticipate a decision on the bank's pandemic support measures until next month's policy meeting, given uncertainties over the omicron variant.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 15, 2021
For those watching the Bank of Japan, actions speak louder than words
By taking a stealthier approach than its peers, Japan's central bank has been able to wind back pandemic stimulus without rattling markets.
Taiwan stuns Samurai Japan to capture Premier12 title
Japan starter Shosei Togo reacts after allowing a three-run home run against Taiwan in the fifth inning of the Premier12 final on Sunday.
Japan and U.S. to form missile plan in case of Taiwan emergency
A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (12SSM) system are put on display at a symposium at a base in Kisarazu, Japan, in June 2022.
Preparations for Osaka Expo well underway amid lack of excitement
The Grand Ring, a symbol of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka
Ishiba shelves proposal for liaison offices with North Korea amid rising tensions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks on Saturday in Tokyo at a rally that was held by a group of families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago to demand the immediate return of all abductees.
'Kohaku' still matters for J-pop bragging rights
Emerging Gen Z J-pop group ME:I will perform on this year's "Kohaku Uta Gassen," national broadcaster NHK’s New Year's Eve spectacle.
Are you leaving your loved ones digital legacies or headaches?
The National Consumer Affairs Center reports a growing number of consultations regarding "digital legacies" — data and online services left behind when people die.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.

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