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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 16, 2018
Japan's economy shrinks in first quarter of 2018 after two-year run of growth
The economy shrank by 0.2 percent in the first three months of 2018, snapping a run of two years of positive growth, according to the Cabinet Office.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 3, 2018
Democrats demand answers over Scott Pruitt's mystery Morocco trip and lobbyist pal's pricey contract
EPA Chief Scott Pruitt's four-day trip to Morocco last December was puzzling from the start.
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 6, 2018
Japan's long growth run faces turning point as wages and spending fall
Japan's longest run of economic expansion since the 1980s asset bubble may be entering a turning point, with data out on Friday suggesting consumption will fail to drive growth if trade frictions undermine exports.
EDITORIALS
Apr 4, 2018
Feasible fiscal consolidation scenario needed
The government should base the new deficit-reduction target on a more feasible growth scenario and engage in steady efforts to streamline its spending.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 14, 2018
Japan's machinery orders mark 8.2% increase on month in January: Cabinet Office
Core private-sector machinery orders gained 8.2 percent in January compared with the previous month as a pick-up in demand in the manufacturing and service sectors helped them recover from a sharp fall, government data showed Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 9, 2018
Vietnam bumps Thailand down to third place in survey of interest among Japanese businesses
Interest in Vietnam among Japanese companies continues to grow, boosting the Southeast Asian country to the second spot, right behind China, for the first time in the Japan External Trade Organization's ranking of countries and areas favorable for business expansion, according to a fiscal 2017 survey...
EDITORIALS
Feb 15, 2018
What last quarter's GDP says about the economy
Japan's GDP continues on a growth path, put that doesn't mean all is rosy with the economy.
EDITORIALS
Feb 1, 2018
Realistic fiscal consolidation target needed
Further postponing the goal of achieving a primary budget balance risks making Japan's commitment to fiscal consolidation less credible.
EDITORIALS
Jan 27, 2018
Monitoring use of secret funds
A Supreme Court ruling provides an opportunity to retool information disclosure on the use of secret government funds.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 23, 2018
Japanese companies expect strong run of economic growth but are more wary than market estimates
Nearly three-quarters of companies expect the economy to keep expanding at least another year, extending an already strong run, although they were not as bullish as market estimates, according to a Reuters poll.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 21, 2018
How is your brand relationship?
When it comes to brand commitment, Japanese consumers are the world's toughest customers.
BUSINESS
Jan 18, 2018
Strong wage growth key to beating deflation, Japanese government says in report before corporate wage talks
Japan has entered a new phase in its fight against deflation, but stronger wage growth and improved productivity are needed if the economy is to turn the corner, the Cabinet Office said in a report released Thursday.
JAPAN
Jan 16, 2018
Foreign tourist spending in 2017 adds up to record ¥4.42 trillion
Spending by foreign tourists to Japan increased 17.8 percent in 2017 from a year earlier, rising to a record ¥4.42 trillion ($39.9 billion) as the number of visitors rose to an all-time high, the Japan Tourism Agency said Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 4, 2018
Economists generally upbeat on Japan's 2018 outlook
Japan is experiencing its second longest economic expansion in the post World War II era, with economists expecting the positive tone to hold through 2018 amid strong demand at home and abroad.
EDITORIALS
Dec 30, 2017
Revising medical fees
Medical cost structures have to be adjusted to ensure that people will continue to have adequate care.
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 18, 2017
Japan's FY 2018 budget likely to set record for sixth straight year at around ¥97.7 trillion
The government's draft budget for fiscal 2018 is expected to total ¥97.7 trillion ($868 billion) — a record high for the sixth straight year — due in large part to swelling social security and defense spending, according to government sources.
EDITORIALS
Dec 9, 2017
Reclaiming Nihonbashi's sky
The massive expense of moving the expressway over Nihonbashi bridge must be weighed carefully against its aesthetic benefits.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 1, 2017
Investment by Japanese firms rises 4.2% on year in July-September
Capital spending by Japanese companies rose 4.2 percent from a year ago in the July-September period, the Finance Ministry said Friday, reinforcing the view that the economy remains on a moderate recovery trend.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 5, 2017
Corporate cash can make Japan great again
Today's record cash surplus allows for tomorrow's decoupling from the normal business cycle.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Oct 24, 2017
Is Abe's free day care and kindergarten worth the cost?
Sunday's general election is over and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's gamble seems to have paid off. But politics never stops and Abe is now obliged to carry out what he promised during the campaign.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
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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