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BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 13, 2014
Japan's GDP set to fall sharply; stimulus expectations may surge
Japan's economy likely shrank sharply in the second quarter, which would be bad news for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's growth policies, but it could raise market expectations of further stimulus.
BUSINESS
Aug 13, 2014
Homebuyers in Japan seen at risk amid floating-rate loan rush
Japanese homebuyers are piling into floating-rate mortgages, stirring debate over whether they are too complacent as Bank of Japan stimulus revives inflation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Aug 11, 2014
Japan tallies weak yen as prices rise without export gain
It was called "endaka" — a Japanese term for currency strength that sapped the economy — and reversing it was supposed to help end deflation and stoke growth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 8, 2014
BOJ warns of weak exports but holds steady on policy
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady Friday, noting that the economy is recovering but warning of recent weakness in Japanese exports and production.
BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 4, 2014
Japan's monetary base touches another record high
The monetary base grew 42.7 percent in July from a year earlier to ¥243.11 trillion, reaching a fresh record high on the Bank of Japan's aggressive monetary easing to boost the economy, data released by the central bank showed Monday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 31, 2014
Japan flirts with recession; planned tax hike in doubt
Japan could be flirting with recession after the weakest factory output since 2011, which, following a surprising fall in exports last week, could pressure the central bank to ease policy and complicate a decision on whether to raise taxes.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 30, 2014
Division on Japan's monetary easing revealed by 2004 central bank minutes
Bank of Japan policymakers were divided in 2004 on whether to follow a policy of further monetary easing despite signs of economic recovery, according to minutes released Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 25, 2014
BOJ's challenge highlighted as inflation slows to 3.3% in June
Japan's inflation slowed in June, highlighting the task Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda faces in reaching his 2 percent target.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 23, 2014
Japan close to beating deflation: BOJ deputy chief
Japan is closer to conquering chronic deflation with monetary policy working as hoped, Bank of Japan Deputy Gov. Hiroshi Nakaso said Wednesday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 15, 2014
BOJ stays the course toward 2% inflation
The Bank of Japan on Tuesday kept its record stimulus unchanged and forecast inflation will pick up to its 2 percent price target.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 8, 2014
BOJ to trim bond buying after price goal achieved: deputy governor
Bank of Japan Deputy Gov. Hiroshi Nakaso indicated Tuesday the central bank will significantly curtail its purchase of Japanese government bonds after achieving its 2 percent inflation goal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 2, 2014
Companies expect stable inflation to set in
Companies are forecasting sustained price gains, providing support for the Bank of Japan's campaign to generate stable inflation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Jun 20, 2014
Purchasing tweaks hint BOJ shy of monetizing debt
The Bank of Japan has tweaked its unprecedented asset purchase program twice over the past three weeks, supporting a view in financial markets that the central bank is increasingly reluctant to be viewed as financing the government's debt.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 19, 2014
BOJ exec shrugs off tax increase slowdown fears
A Bank of Japan policymaker Thursday shrugged off the possibility that the consumption tax hike on April 1 could significantly slow the economy, echoing the central bank's bright projections.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 13, 2014
BOJ holds course as analysts delay action calls
The Bank of Japan on Friday raised its view of overseas economies while maintaining unprecedented stimulus launched as part of BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda's bid to stoke 2 percent inflation in two years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 7, 2014
'Bad inflation' shadows Japan
Two months after the sales tax hike, Japan risks triggering 'bad inflation,' a toxic combination of declining demand and rising prices.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 5, 2014
BOJ must be clear on inflation goal, policymaker says
A Bank of Japan policymaker said Thursday the central bank must "avoid any misunderstanding" in financial markets over its 2 percent inflation goal, underscoring that it is not pursuing higher prices without economic improvement.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
May 27, 2014
Confident of recovery, Bank of Japan eyes stimulus exit
The Bank of Japan has begun shifting its focus from supporting growth to phasing out its massive stimulus, taking the first tentative steps toward a potentially momentous move for the world economy.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 15, 2014
BOJ's Kuroda sees 'many ways' if further easing needed
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said Thursday the central bank has "many ways" to further ease monetary policy to achieve its 2 percent inflation target, pledging to take any steps needed to reach the goal.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 13, 2014
El Nino-induced weather raises concern at BOJ
Bank of Japan officials are concerned that cooler-than-normal weather triggered by El Nino will curb spending this summer and weigh on an economic rebound after April's sales tax increase, according to people familiar with the matter.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Japan concerned over U.S. officials' remarks on atomic bombings
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks to reporters during a news conference in Washington on Thursday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Who’s toughest on China? Biden’s tariff tactic ups ante as election looms.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about new actions to protect American workers and businesses from China's "unfair" trade practices, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Tuesday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Ishin struggles to set itself apart from other parties
Nippon Ishin no Kai Secretary-General Fumitake Fujita (right) speaks beside Yui Kanazawa, the party's candidate in the Tokyo 15th district by-election on April 28. Nippon Ishin lost in this by-election as well as another in Nagasaki held on the same day.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.

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