Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 2% for First Time Since 2006

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield hit the 2% milestone for the first time since 2006 after the Bank of Japan raised its ...

Japan holds economic view steady in monthly report

The Japanese government revised down its view on public investment but largely kept its overall outlook on the economy intact ...
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Are Japan and South Korea Poised for a Historic Breakthrough?

When the leaders of China, Japan, and South Korea last met, in May 2024, observers viewed the meeting with a sense of relief. Japan and South Korea were emerging from one of the darkest periods in ...

Bank of Japan raises its key policy rate to 0.75% to help tame inflation and support the yen

Bank of Japan raises its key policy rate to 0.75% to help tame inflation and support the yen.

At Tokyo Zoo, Visitors Fear a Spat With China Will Cost Japan Its Pandas

Pandas have stood for friendship between China and Japan since 1972. But the last two are about to go, and a dispute over ...

Japan city launches edible-looking boot souvenirs inspired by Taiwan braised pork rice

Mysterious’ footwear fashion item crafted to look identical to iconic dish takes culinary craftsmanship to a new level; ...

Japan's consumer prices rise 3% in November

Japan's consumer inflation stayed high in November, led by surging food costs, though it has been slowing in recent months.

Japan inflation dips to 2.9% in November, driven by slowing food costs; core inflation holds at 3%

Japan’s annual inflation cooled slightly to 2.9% in November, down from the three-month peak of 3.0% seen in October. This ...