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UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 1, 2019
Japan's jobless rate flat at 2.2% in August, remaining at lowest level in 26 years
The unemployment rate was unchanged at 2.2 percent in August, remaining at its lowest level in 26 years on the back of the chronic labor shortage, government data showed Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 28, 2018
Unemployment rate ticked up in November, but labor market remains tight: ministry
The unemployment rate climbed for the second consecutive month in November as the tightest labor market in decades induced people to leave their jobs in search of better opportunities, government data showed Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 30, 2018
Japan's job market softens in October amid labor crunch
The nation's labor market loosened slightly in October, government data showed Friday, though it remained near the tightest level seen in decades as companies struggled to find workers due to an aging population.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 2, 2018
Japan's jobless rate falls to 24-year low of 2.4% in January
Japan's unemployment rate fell to 2.4 percent in January, the lowest in over 24 years, and job availability remained at a four-decade high, government data showed Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 30, 2017
Japan's job availability at best level in four decades amid labor shortage
Job availability has improved to its highest level in over four decades, the government said Tuesday, a fresh sign that companies are increasingly competing to hire workers amid the labor shortage.
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 31, 2017
Japan's unemployment rate falls to 22-year low of 2.8% in February
Joblessness in Japan falls to 2.8 percent, the lowest in more than 22 years, as consumers remain reluctant to spend their hard-earned yen.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 30, 2016
Japan's household spending remains weak in August despite low jobless rate
Household spending fell for the sixth straight month in August, reflecting weak consumer sentiment, though the unemployment rate remained low at 3.1 percent, up 0.1 percentage point from the previous month, government data showed Friday.
BUSINESS
Oct 2, 2015
August spending, jobs data temper recession fears
Household spending rose in August for the first time in three months and job availability improved to the best in more than two decades, signs that could temper concerns the economy has fallen into yet another recession.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 29, 2015
Japan April job availability up to 1.17, best in 23 years
Japan's job availability improved in April to its best level in around 23 years while the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 18 years, with companies willing to hire more workers on the back of an economic recovery, the government said Friday.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 24, 2015
U.S. wages lagging and no one knows why
The U.S. unemployment rate has dropped from a peak of 10 percent in October 2009 to 5.6 percent at the end of 2014. Yet, hourly wage gains haven't accelerated. Economists are baffled.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 29, 2014
Jobless rate rises to 3.8% on July surge in job-seekers
The unemployment rate rose to 3.8 percent in July from 3.7 percent in June as more people began looking for jobs to tap an apparent upturn in the economy, the government said Friday.
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.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
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.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'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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