The Bank of Japan on Friday is set to project inflation will stay near its 2% target in coming years and signal its readiness to raise interest rates from near-zero, in hope of keeping yen bears from …
The ex-flight attendant who became the first female boss of Japan Airlines
When Mitsuko Tottori was announced as the new boss of Japan Airlines (JAL) in January, it sent a shockwave across the country’s corporate sector. Not only was Ms Tottori the carrier’s first female …
Japan’s Big Bet on Interest Rates May Not Pay Off
William Sposato is a Tokyo-based journalist who has been a contributor to Foreign Policy since 2015. He has been following Japan’s politics and economics for more than 20 years, working at Reuters and …
Forever Young looks to give Japan first Kentucky Derby win. Why he could be colt to do it
Forever Young, the unbeaten colt looking to give Japan its first Kentucky Derby win, is “very unique.” Is he the country’s best shot at a Derby win?
Russian Military Planes Intercepted in Sea of Japan
Both the Il-20M and the Il-38M are Ilyushin aircraft of Soviet design. The former is known by the NATO reporting name Coot-A and was intercepted by German fighter jets earlier this month in the Baltic Sea.
Gender finance gap grows in the Philippines
A gender finance gap for women entrepreneurs remains systemic in the Philippines, according to a report published by Japan-based Sasakawa Peace Foundation. Women own the majority of micro, small and …
Gender finance gap grows in the Philippines
A gender finance gap for women entrepreneurs remains systemic in the Philippines, according to a report published by Japan-based Sasakawa Peace Foundation. Women own the majority of micro, small and …
Japan committed to act appropriately on weak yen: finance minister
The finance chief has repeatedly issued verbal warnings about … without giving further details. Japan previously stepped into the currency market to arrest the yen’s sharp drop in late 2022. Japan’s …
What the End of Negative Rates Means for Japan
Japan’s experiment with negative interest rates is finally over. The Bank of Japan raised rates last month for the first time since 2007, and abandoned a yearslong commitment to keep government bond …
More than just a bowl of noodles, ramen in Japan is an experience and a tourist attraction
Spicy, steaming, slurpy, ramen might be everyone’s favorite Japanese food. In Tokyo, there are lines around the block, and the ramen is often cooked right before your eyes behind dingy counters.