The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis and revised up its ...

THE Bank of Japan will raise interest rates and adjust the degree of monetary support if improvements in the economy and price conditions continue, Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday. Ueda’s remark ...

Bank of Japan Deputy Gov. Ryozo Himino has signaled ... and echoed Gov. Kazuo Ueda by saying momentum for this year’s wage hikes and U.S. economic policy under a new administration warrant ...

International tourism to Japan has exploded in recent years, and while the official figure for 2024 is yet to be released it is now certain to be a new record in excess of the 31.9 million who ...

Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday that the “timing of adjusting monetary support depends on economic, price and financial developments.” ...

Rain with a high of 48 °F (8.9 °C) and a 90% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 2 to 6 mph (3.2 to 9.7 kph). Night - Mostly cloudy with a 51% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 4 ...

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda sent a fresh reminder to bankers that he’s going to raise the benchmark rate if the economy continues to improve this year. “Our stance is that we will raise ...

Hide, a seasoned travel writer who has explored all over Japan, has created an itinerary that starts from Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, and takes you through the scenic spots of the Nakasendo and the ...

Japan is staring down a demographic cliff. The population has shrunk for 15 straight years, with births hitting a record low of 730,000 last year and deaths a record high of 1.58 million.

After lunch, head to St. Cousair Winery, located north of Nagano City. This renowned winery is highly regarded both in Japan and internationally for its exceptional offerings. Set amidst sprawling ...