Following the moves, the BOJ’s unrealized loss on government bond holdings increased roughly ten times compared to the end of September. The unrealized loss of Japan’s central bank on government bond …
Money main factor behind Japan switch, says All Black Savea
New Zealand forward Ardie Savea said the opportunity to earn a significant payday was the main reason behind his decision to join Japan’s Kobelco Kobe Steelers after the Rugby World Cup later this …
Kuroda Leaves Japan’s Central Bank Marking End Of An Era
So, who will replace Kuroda? Traditionally, governors of the BoJ alternate between former officials of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the central bank, Japan expert Jesper Koll says. Since Kuroda …
Japan “sushi terrorism” prank videos on social media spark outrage, and sympathy, in Japan
A handful of “sickening” videos showing people tampering with items on Japan’s ubiquitous sushi conveyor belts have caused shockwaves.
Toyota to launch two luxury vehicles in Japan -Nikkei
Toyota Motor Corp will launch two higher-end luxury vehicles in Japan during the next financial year as it seeks to capture a larger share of the luxury car market, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Friday.
Japan’s 2022 farm exports rise to a record for 10th-straight year
The value of Japan’s agricultural and seafood exports rose 14.3% in 2022 from a year earlier to 1.41 trillion yen ($11 billion), setting a record for the 10th consecutive year, the Ministry of Agriculture,
After Japan and Netherlands, the US goes after South Korea to block their chip trade with China
Traditionally, South Korea has a strong trade relationship with China, especially when it comes to tech and semiconductors. However, the US now wants South Korea to impose sanctions on China on …
Rise of ‘Sushi Terrorism’ Makes A Dent In Japan’s $148 Billion Restaurant Business
Japan’s restaurant industry is facing a major crisis over a prank trend called “sushi terrorism,” which has gone overboard. The trend involves pranksters intercepting food meant for other customers at …
Moody’s sees limited impact on Japan’s debt finance from BOJ rate hike
Any future interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will likely be gradual and have a limited near-term impact on the country’s debt financing, an official at global ratings agency Moody’s …
South Korea court rejects temple’s claim to statue it says pirates pillaged
A South Korean court on Wednesday rejected a Buddhist temple’s claim to a statue that it said Japanese pirates looted in the 14th century, clearing the way for Japan to press for its return. The …