Ever since we bought a cheap house in the Japanese countryside for US$9,100, we’ve been gradually making small improvements and clearing the land as we prepare for the main renovations. ▼ Imazu and …
Bank of Japan to conduct emergency bond buying as yen teeters near 150
Japan’s central bank on Thursday said it would hold emergency bond-buying operations, offering to buy some $667 million in government debt, a move designed to put a floor under bond prices. The …
Australia and Japan to share intelligence on China in security deal, ambassador says
In interview with Guardian Australia, Shingo Yamagami also hints Australia is likely to be invited to G7 summit in Hiroshima …
Japan’s oldest toilet damaged by vehicle
A building believed to house the oldest toilet in Japan faced its biggest threat in centuries on Monday when a conservation worker accidentally reversed his car into it, according to local officials.
EBRD promotes climate finance and SME lending in Mongolia
EBRD provides US$ 70 million package to Khan Bank of Mongolia GCF supports green financing and new opportunities for women-led businesses Technical assistance by Japan and We-Fi The European Bank for …
With weak yen, Japan aims to earn $34 billion from tourists next fiscal year
Japan is aiming to earn 5 trillion yen ($34 billion) or more from tourists over the next financial year, a draft economic package seen by Reuters showed on Tuesday, as policymakers hope to use the …
India gears up to overtake Japan in 2027 as world’s 3rd largest economy
The looming global recession and the fast-dropping growth rates of Japan and Germany — currently the third and fourth largest economies in the world — are key factors helping the world’s fastest growi …
Apple chipmaker TSMC reportedly considers Japan expansion as China tensions continue
Computer chip manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is weighing a potential expansion in Japan as tensions between China and the West continue to create challenges for the company, The …
How Myanmar’s Junta Threw Six Foreigners Behind Bars
Still in regime prisons are Australian economist Sean Turnell, former British ambassador Vicky Bowman and Japanese filmmaker Toru Kubota.
Japan and Australia PMs to focus on closer military ties
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday he will discuss with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida strengthening their bilateral defense and security partnership to counter a more …