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Latest on Japan
Newest firstI always thought I'd settle down in Canada. Living in Japan for a year changed my mind.
I always thought I'd settle down in Canada. Living in Japan for a year changed my mind.
Commodities
Sponsored video: Japan Gold secures $50M exploration cash boost
Japan Gold CEO John Proust in conversation with The Northern Miner Western Editor Henry Lazenby. This sponsored video is PROMOTED CONTENT paid for by Japan Gol…
Autos
Nismo Opens Its First Performance Center Outside Japan
Australian Skyline GT-R and Nissan Z owners gain local access to Omori Factory-linked restorations and certified Nismo Meisters.
Consumer
Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel
Asahi and Kirin confirmed their premises were searched by Japanese competition authorities.
Consumer
What to know after U.S. Marine arrested for murder in Japan
Police said they arrested Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel.
Geopolitics
US Marine Corps anti-ship weaponry to see exercise action on remote Japan island near Taiwan
The U.S. Marine Corps will deploy its ground-based anti-ship and air-defense systems to Japan's southwesternmost island for exercises this month.
'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's Okinawa
For many locals on this island, the arrest has brought decades of frustration back to the fore.
US Marine arrested over murder of woman in Okinawa, Japan
Japan's government lodged a formal protest with the US, demanding that military officials take action.
U.S. Marine arrested, accused of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa
U.S. authorities in Japan acknowledged that a U.S. service member was in police custody and pledged to fully cooperate with the investigation.
Geopolitics
Japan adds Garantex to list of Russia sanctions over Ukraine war
Garantex was previously sanctioned by the US, the EU and other jurisdictions for helping Russian entities evade financial restrictions.
Consumer
US Marine arrested in Japan over suspected killing of woman as Tokyo lodges 'strong protest'
Surveillance footage showed Anna Yagi entering a Naha hotel with Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard before he later left alone, police reported.
Energy
U.S. and Allies Agree to Release Diesel Reserves as Prices Soar
The Group of 7, which includes Britain, France, Japan and others, announced the release of 100 million barrels over four months, effective immediately.
Autos
Toyota Wants To Take Its New Super-Luxury Century Brand Global
Toyota is looking beyond Japan with Century, now a standalone sub-brand positioned above Lexus.
Crypto
Binance Pay lets visitors spend USDT at PayPay merchants in Japan
Binance Pay will let overseas users spend USDT at most PayPay-supported merchants in Japan through HIVEX, while stores receive yen.
Autos
Honda's Limited-Run Prelude Was Such A Hit In Japan, It's Now Coming To Europe
"Overwhelming response" at home has prompted Honda to bring the swanky coupe's exclusive colorway to other markets.
For Japan's Young Singles, Romance Gets a Corporate Middleman
A generation exhausted by dating apps is embracing a corporate reinvention of traditional matchmaking, fueling an industry that promises a fast track to marria…
Technology
Oracle Japan shares surge 7% after record fiscal first quarter, bucking selloff of U.S. parent
Oracle Japan shares surged after the company reported record fiscal first-quarter sales and profits.
Macro
Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 30-year high following sell-off in Treasurys
Japanese 10-year government bond yield rose to a 30-year high on Thursday, following a surge in Treasury yields.
Japan's New CIA Could Be Takaichi's Trump Card
After decades of reticence, Tokyo is expanding its intelligence gathering abroad.
Energy
At least two people killed in Japan as typhoon Dujuan triggers heavy rain, landslides
Storm triggers landslides and travel chaos while cutting off almost 50,000 homes from electricity. Typhoon Dujuan has killed at least two people in Japan, whi…
I felt confident in my appearance and how I dressed. Then, I moved to Japan.
I felt confident in my appearance and how I dressed. Then, I moved to Japan.
Autos
Weather tracker: Thunderstorms hit Spain as Japan braces for typhoon
At least one person dead as stormy weather causes severe flooding in Barcelona and Valencia Intense and slow-moving thunderstorms broke out on Wednesday aftern…
Macro
Why Japan's markets flipped the usual script after central bank rate hike
The yen weakened past 157 against the dollar, the yield on the 10-year Japanese Government Bond slipped, while the Nikkei 225 gained 1.5%.
Macro
Japan's Central Bank Picks Up Pace of Tightening With Rate Hike
The Bank of Japan delivered the fastest rate increase of its current cycle to counter persistent inflation and ease the impact of a weak yen.
Macro
The Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark interest rate to its highest level in 30 years and signaled more increases are on the way, a policy shift with the potential for big ripples far beyond Japan's shores
Japan's central bank lifted its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, its highest level since 1995.
Macro
Japan's central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%
Japan's central bank has raised the benchmark interest rate to 1.25% from 1.0%, a 31-year-high
Macro
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high, flags concerns over inflation
The decision was split 7-2, with board members Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato dissenting from the hike.
Macro
Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Under U.S. Pressure
The Bank of Japan's widely expected move followed an unusual campaign by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for tighter monetary policy.
Macro
Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.
