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BUSINESS
Feb 2, 2016
FSA to monitor effects of negative interest rate on banks, Aso says
Finance Minister Taro Aso said Tuesday the government will monitor what the effects of the Bank of Japan's negative interest rate policy on financial institutions.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 27, 2016
Satoko Yokohama: The girl from Aomori taking on Japan's film industry
The Japanese film industry is one of the most antiquated in the world. Well, that seems to be the general opinion among media pundits here. Those working in film are slaves, enduring terrifically long working hours; budgets are minuscule; old-fashioned apprenticeships still reign; and women rarely get...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 27, 2016
'The Actor' gets inside the mind of a struggling Japanese actor
How do Japanese actors do it? I don't mean the stars of mainstream films — those "multi-talents" that are busy 24/7 with TV, stage and advertising gigs — I'm talking about the legions of supporting actors who may have only a single scene or line in a film, or play a body floating in a river. How...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 22, 2016
Aso claims 2017 tax hike will 'certainly' go through
Finance Minister Taro Aso said in his new year policy speech Friday that he will "certainly" go through with the second stage of the consumption tax hike to 10 percent in April 2017 to secure international trust in Japan's efforts to return to fiscal health.
BUSINESS
Dec 11, 2015
Government unlikely to detail revenue-recovery plan for sales tax hike exemptions: Aso
The government and ruling parties do not plan to specify ways to make up for a state revenue loss as a result of a lower tax rate on certain foods when the sales tax is hiked in 2017, Finance Minister Taro Aso indicated Friday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 8, 2015
Politicians launch support group for new men's basketball circuit
A group of nearly two dozen Diet members launched a basketball-supporting parliamentarians' association and held its kickoff meeting on Tuesday at the members' office buildings of the House of Councilors in Tokyo's Nagatacho district.
JAPAN
Dec 7, 2015
Mount Aso spews smoke after small-scale eruption
A small-scale eruption hit Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture on Monday, the first since Oct. 23, the Meteorological Agency said.
BUSINESS
Nov 13, 2015
Abe to tout economic measures at G-20 talks
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will promote the government's measures to prop up the flagging economy, including overdue projects pushing structural reforms, at the G-20 meeting over the weekend, Japanese officials said.
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 17, 2015
Aso says BOJ unlikely to expand easing for now
The central bank is unlikely to expand its unprecedented economic stimulus for now, Finance Minister Taro Aso said, citing a surplus of money in the economy and weak domestic demand.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 16, 2015
In first business dialogue, firms hit back at government call to invest their profits
In the first of a planned series of monthly meetings, the government on Friday urged business leaders to boost capital investment at a time when indications are the economy is teetering on recession.
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 9, 2015
G-20 addresses global risks amid China slowdown
Finance chiefs from the Group of 20 industrialized countries on Thursday discussed the need to contain downside risks facing the global economy by enhancing domestic demand and expanding employment.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 15, 2015
As Mount Aso blows its top, tourism industry braces for fallout
More than 400 people canceled reservations at hotels and inns in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Tuesday, a day after Mount Aso erupted and turned the sky ashen. Businesses relying on tourism voiced concern about the financial fallout.
BUSINESS
Sep 5, 2015
Japan, U.S. agree to work toward early conclusion of TPP trade pact
Finance Minister Taro Aso and U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew have agreed that their governments should work on concluding a sweeping Pacific free trade pact at an early date, according to the two governments.
BUSINESS
Aug 25, 2015
Aso says China policies stirring concerns in markets
After the yen surged the most since 1998 amid a deepening sell-off in global stocks, Finance Minister Taro Aso criticized China's recent intervention in financial markets.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 8, 2015
Small volcanic eruption recorded from Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture
A small-scale eruption was observed Saturday on Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture for the first time since May 21, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
BUSINESS
Aug 7, 2015
G-7 finance chiefs to meet in Sendai in May 2016
The Group of Seven finance ministers' meeting planned in the city of Sendai next year will be held on May 20 and 21, Finance Minister Taro Aso said Friday.
BUSINESS
Jul 7, 2015
Finance Ministry appoints Kazuho Tanaka as top bureaucrat
The Finance Ministry on Tuesday announced a reshuffle of its senior officials, with Budget Bureau chief Kazuho Tanaka becoming the top bureaucrat at what is effectively the most powerful government office in Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 6, 2015
Tokyo watching Greek developments closely to guard against market volatility
Japanese policymakers on Monday pledged to work closely to guard against financial market volatility after Greek voters rejected eurozone austerity measures.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 6, 2015
Japan, China finance chief agree to promote infrastructure development in Asia
At the first meeting of their finance ministers in over three years, Tokyo and Beijing agreed Saturday to work together where possible to facilitate infrastructure development in Asia.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 5, 2015
Why Japan should, or shouldn't, join the China-led AIIB
When Finance Minister Taro Aso meets with his Chinese counterpart, Lou Jiwei, in Beijing on Saturday, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will loom large in the talks.
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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