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JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES

BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Jul 25, 2005
Right for the wrong reasons: deflation dilemma at the BOJ
What do you do when things turn out right for all the wrong reasons? Do you laugh? Do you cry? Do you do a bit of both, or none of either? This must be the kind of mental acrobatics that observers of consumer price developments at the Bank of Japan are going through at this particular moment.
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Jul 18, 2005
In final analysis, postal bills hold key to rationalizing the status quo
Now that he's back from the Group of Eight summit in Gleneagles, Scotland, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi faces an uphill battle to get his postal privatization bills approved by the House of Councilors.
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Jul 4, 2005
Ministries should seek corporate input when revamping statistics
There have been complaints that the economic statistics compiled by the government no longer reflect the developments of the times or the changing structure of the Japanese economy.
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Jun 27, 2005
Economists, remember to mind your Ps and Qs
Children are told to mind their Ps and Qs when they go visiting. They must be on their best behavior. They have to be able to speak like well-educated young people. They have to know P from Q. Well, so do economists, actually.
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Jun 20, 2005
European integration a great idea, but need, motivation absent in Asia
The Netherlands followed France in rejecting the EU Constitution in a referendum earlier this month. While France has long been the driving political force behind European integration, the Netherlands has also been a key player in the integration process.
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Jun 6, 2005
Income gap among Japanese expanding, but not by much
Traditionally, the income gap between the rich and the poor has been rather small in Japan, creating what has become known as the "all-Japanese-as-middle class" mentality.
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
May 16, 2005
Climbing up the down escalator: Inflation still out of Japan's reach
Inflation is not about to return to Japan just yet. According to the Bank of Japan's latest "Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices" released at the end of last month, the BOJ Policy Board members' median forecast for consumer prices in fiscal year 2005 is a 0.1 percent decline over FY 2004. Their...
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
May 2, 2005
Transition to 'payoff' system went smoothly, but full impact unknown
On April 1, the government's limited deposit guarantee, known as the "payoff" system, took full effect as scheduled. So far, the measure hasn't resulted in any visible disturbances, such as a major shift of funds out of bank accounts. Why?
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Apr 25, 2005
Nonmanufacturing industries rising to meet global challengers
A number of Japanese firms are expected to report sharp gains in profits for the third straight year when they announce their earnings for the business year that ended March 31.
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Apr 18, 2005
Of mobile landings and staircases: Japan in the global school of wizardry
"Poised on the landing" is the way people have taken to talking about the Japanese economy lately. The English-language way of referring to the same thing is to call it "going through a soft patch."
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Apr 11, 2005
You can lead a market to bonds, but you can't make it drink
The government budget for fiscal 2005 has been enacted, but the amount dependent on government bonds, although slightly lower than in fiscal 2004, is still above 40 percent.
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Apr 4, 2005
Expo no ordinary economy booster
Aichi Expo 2005 -- the first world exposition of the 21st century -- has attracted tens of thousands of visitors since it opened March 25. Under the theme of "Nature's wisdom," the expo is providing the governments, companies and people of the 120 participating countries a place to exchange ideas and...
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Mar 28, 2005
The 'Vision Thing' comes to Japan in blurry fashion
"Your sons and daughters shall prophesy, your old people shall dream dreams, and your young people see visions . . ." (Joel, 3:1). This particular daughter is not up to much in powers of prophecy, but this does seem to be the season for visions in Japan.
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Mar 21, 2005
Stock, flow of economy provide key insight into monetary policy
More attention is being focused on Japan's monetary policy, given the changing economic environment at home and overseas.
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Feb 28, 2005
Beware of financial conglomerates in FSA's Wild Kingdom
Every year, the media trot out a list of Japan's most popular phrases. Last year's "phrase of the year" award went to "I feel ultra-fine!" -- the quote by swimmer Kosuke Kitajima who brought home multiple gold from the Athens Olympics.
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Feb 21, 2005
Globalization is a trend fraught with both positives and negatives
It's been a while since the word "globalization" came into widespread use. But its meaning isn't always clear, perhaps because each person uses the term in his own way.
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Feb 7, 2005
Amendment must be made easier to ensure prosperity for Japan
On Jan. 18, Keidanren released a report on basic national issues including constitutional revision and diplomatic and national security policies. It was the first time this business lobby had put together a set of proposals on these matters.
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Dec 27, 2004
Japan should entertain Swiss offer when planning its FTA strategy
With the number of member countries now topping 150, trade negotiations under the World Trade Organization will take more time to conclude. This has triggered a rush by many countries to conclude regional or bilateral trade liberalization agreements.
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Dec 20, 2004
Consumption tax, reforms, incentives key to future growth
The Keidanren in September released a simulation of the medium- to longer-term prospects for Japan's fiscal policies and social security programs. The simulation made itclear that unless the fiscal structure of the Japanese government is reformed, Japan's outstanding public debt will likely expand to...
BUSINESS / JAPANESE PERSPECTIVES
Dec 6, 2004
Mixed-up policy mix links U.S. and Japan
Economic policy is all about mixing and matching. The trick is to get the mix just right between monetary policy and fiscal policy so that they match and complement each other nicely.
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.
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.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
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.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
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.
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.

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