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Yoichi Itoh
For Yoichi Itoh's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Sep 5, 2001
Weakening of dollar debated but unlikely
Debate is heating up in the United States over the pros and cons of the current foreign exchange policy being pursued by the U.S.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Aug 8, 2001
Is Tokyo ready to call for devalued yen?
The pros and cons of a weak yen continue to be debated.
BUSINESS
Jun 13, 2001
EU spur for yen will be brief
The yen may face downward pressure for some time.
BUSINESS
Mar 15, 2001
Slips of politicians' tongues hurt economy
The dollar appears likely to continue hovering around 120 yen for some time.
BUSINESS
Feb 15, 2001
U.S. fears cap dollar's surge
The Bank of Japan's latest discount rate cut was seen as a largely cosmetic measure.
BUSINESS
Jan 17, 2001
Even weaker yen seen ahead
Despite the slowdown in U.S. economic growth, all underlying economic factors other than the U.S. trade deficit still favor the dollar relative to the yen.
BUSINESS
Dec 8, 2000
Yen may no longer be king of the mountain
The yen's days as the world's strongest currency may be drawing to a close.
BUSINESS
Jul 13, 2000
Don't sell firms' future IT potential short
A key topic for discussion at last week's Group of Seven finance ministers' meeting was information technology, indicating that the leaders of industrial nations have recognized the important role IT plays in global economic growth and development.
BUSINESS
Jun 15, 2000
U.S., Asia factors could shoot yen to 100
Calm has returned to the world's financial markets.
BUSINESS
May 18, 2000
Europeans showing concern about ill euro
In an apparent departure from a policy of benign neglect, European monetary authorities have openly begun expressing concern about the ailing euro.
BUSINESS
Jan 20, 2000
Internet convergence is changing the rules
In the current global market environment, where Internet-related business alliances are becoming the order of the day, one big-name firm after another is getting on the bandwagon.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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