Bank Of Japan Rate Hike Odds Rise With Strong Inflationary Pressures

Sunday, June 1, 2025 6:35 AM EDT Image Source: Pexels Japanese data paint a mixed picture of the economy. There are growing downside risks as output contracts. Yet, there are increasing upside risks for inflation. The Bank of Japan is likely to prioritise …

Japan group for war-bereaved families to hold its final offshore memorials

A Japanese association for war-bereaved families says it will end its memorial trips to sites of fierce World War Two battles because the participants are aging. The ship for Nippon Izokukai's final offshore memorial left port on Sunday. A total of …

Exploring Japan: Ziplining through Hakone’s beautiful forest

Photo courtesy of Forest Adventure Hakone () Hakone is a beautiful town in a mountainous region blessed with impressive views of Mt. Fuji over Lake Ashinoko. This popular tourist attraction is home to classical Shinto shrines, interesting museums, …

US Steel workers see hope of job security in deal with Japan's Nippon

India becomes world’s 4th largest economy, surpasses Japan

The announcement from NITI Aayog signals more than just a shift in rankings — it reflects India’s growing global clout, rising exports, and economic resilience. From exporting cars to Japan to powering global supply chains, India’s transformation is in …

Japan PM Ishiba mulls Trump trade meeting before G7

By Anton Bridge TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering visiting Washington to meet President Donald Trump before a mid-month summit of the Group of Seven nations as he seeks a trade deal, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on …

Walk Japan unveils new tour of Eastern Hokkaido’s hidden landscapes

MANILA, Philippines —  Since 1992, a Japan-based walking tour company has launched several tours off the beaten path. Walk Japan, an independently owned and managed walking tour company, has been at the forefront of leading walking tours through several …

Japan looking to draft fire warning guidelines

The Fire and Disaster Management Agency is planning to introduce guidelines for municipalities to issue fire warnings to restrict its use by residents when risk gets higher due to dry conditions and strong winds. Such warnings are designed to prevent fire …

Hibiki Path Advisors Launch a Public Campaign as the Largest Shareholder of JAPAN PURE CHEMICAL CO., LTD.

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hibiki Path Advisors (“we”, “us”, “our”) has decided to launch a public campaign, including shareholder proposals, directed at one of our portfolio companies, JAPAN PURE CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (Securities Code: 4973) (hereinafter referred …

JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | B.League Unveils Best Five Team and Other Awards

The 2024-25 B.League Award show was held on Friday, honoring players and teams for their achievements during the season. At the annual event in Tokyo, the top accolade went to Utsunomiya Brex veteran guard DJ Newbill, who was named season MVP for the …