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INFLATION

Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Oct 25, 2022
Roger Dahl on Japan's monetary policy in the fight against inflation
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 25, 2022
Wage hikes cheered by BOJ becoming a bullish sign for Japan shares
Exchange-traded funds that invest in firms that are bolstering spending on human resources, capital expenditure and research are performing strongly.
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Oct 23, 2022
Wage growth — and spring negotiations — in focus as inflation hits
The Rengo trade union announced that it's bumping the pay raise target to about 5%, the highest in 28 years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 21, 2022
Japan inflation hits 3% for first time since 1991 excluding tax impacts
Despite the extended stretch of price gains beyond its 2% goal, the Bank of Japan is expected to stick with its ultraloose policy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 20, 2022
Yen crosses key ¥150 mark as inflation pressure mounts
The yen's plunge has persisted amid the stark divergence between the hawkish monetary policy of the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan's tenaciously dovish stance.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 20, 2022
Key iPhone supplier warns smartphone demand will continue to fall
Kyoto-based Murata Manufacturing expects this year's drop in smartphone sales to keep going well into 2023, led by a sharp downturn in China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 20, 2022
Japan’s extended trade gap reinforces pressure on tumbling yen
The trade deficit topped u00a52 trillion for a second-straight month in September, though it narrowed to u00a52.09 trillion from the previous month's record u00a52.82 trillion shortfall.
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Oct 20, 2022
Sinking in polls, Kishida renews unorthodox inflation bet
Support for the prime minister's year-old Cabinet has slumped to below 30%, roughly half of what it was six months ago.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 16, 2022
Guardians of world economy told to ‘buckle up’ as outlook dims
As the talks ended on Saturday, leaders in global finance pondered the impact of recent moves in the U.K., Saudi Arabia, China and Russia.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 15, 2022
Singapore’s reopening boom draws big money and bubble fears
As the government mints new long-term visas to attract more high-paid talent, it faces a delicate balancing act to keep its people happy as the cost of living surges.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 14, 2022
Entrenched U.S. inflation piles pressure on Fed and the world
Core inflation jumped to a 40-year high of 6.6% in September from a year ago, as investors bet that the Fed will be forced into two more 75 basis-point increases this year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 12, 2022
IMF warns ‘worst is yet to come’ as steps to slow inflation raise risks
The IMF cut its forecast for global growth next year to 2.7%, from the 2.9% seen in July and 3.8% in January.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Toyoko Kids: The lonely street children of Tokyo
Many young people who feel neglected at home flock to the Toyoko area to find a community where they can fit in.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
Who could become Japan's next prime minister?
Clockwise from top left: Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi
With a new Shibuya studio, Apple Music bets big on Japan
Apple Music personalities (from left) Ebro Darden, Kentaro Ochiai, Zane Lowe and Mino came together for a special recording in late April to discuss music and celebrate the newly opened Apple Music studio in Tokyo.
Kazuki Nagasawa's sustainable designs are rooted in tradition
For centuries, artisans have unraveled strands of the fibrous bark of "shuro" trees to create a medley of everyday objects. Designer Kazuki Nagasawa is now transforming the traditional material into ethereal contemporary pieces.
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 expands to become one of Asia's largest startup events
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 was bustling with participants of various nationalities Thursday, and multiple languages could be heard around the room as many engaged in conversations throughout the day.
Celebrating Japan’s defeat at Shimoda’s Black Ships Festival
Tatsumi Onose (right), who plays the part of Commodore Matthew Perry in Shimoda's Black Ship Festival, says the historical episode the event is based on should be remembered for its positives more than its negatives.

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