Economy
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Core Inflation in Japan’s Capital Brings BOJ Closer to a Rate Hike
TOKYO, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital stayed well above the centra...
November 28, 2025
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Govt Plans 8% Corporate Capital Investment Tax Credit
The government is planning to introduce a tax credit allowing businesses to deduct 8% of the valu...
November 25, 2025
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China’s Pressure Campaign Threatens Japan’s Economy, But Seafood Sector Could Weather the Storm
China’s recent advisory urging its citizens to refrain from visiting Japan and its suspension of ...
November 22, 2025
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Japan Govt Adopts 21.3-Tril.-Yen Comprehensive Economic Package
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government on Friday adopted a comprehensive economic package w...
November 21, 2025
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Japan Exports Rise in October as Slump in U.S. Sales Eases
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's exports rose for a second straight month in October, government data sh...
November 21, 2025
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Japan’s Hopes for Seafood Exports Shot Down in China Spat
Exports of Japanese marine products to China have hit another snag, just days after they resumed ...
November 20, 2025
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Niigata Gov. to OK Restart of N-Plant; Kashiwazaki-Kariwa May Be Tepco’s 1st Restarted Plant Since 2011
Niigata Prefecture Gov. Hideyo Hanazumi has told relevant parties that he intends to approve the ...
November 19, 2025
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Essential Services Shortage to Hit Japan’s GDP By Up to ¥76 Tril. By 2040
A projection estimates that if shortages persist in essential services such as caregiving, transp...
November 18, 2025
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Japan GDP Down Annualized 1.8% in July-Sept.
TOKYO — Japan’s gross domestic product in July-September shrank at an annualized rate of 1.8% aft...
November 17, 2025
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Govt Plans to Urge Municipalities to Help Residents Cope with Rising Prices
Municipalities will be encouraged to take such steps as issuing premium shopping vouchers to help...
November 13, 2025
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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi Vows to Have Country Exit Deflation, Closely Monitor Economic Indicators
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed her strong intention to closely watch economic indicators...
November 12, 2025
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Japan Resumes Scallop Exports to China
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan has resumed exports of scallops to China, marking the first shipment s...
November 7, 2025
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Nara Pref. Grows as Hot Spot for Lodging as Osaka, Kyoto Become Overcrowded with Tourists
Nara Prefecture is attracting attention as an alternative lodging hot spot for tourists, as centr...
November 4, 2025
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Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward to Survey Vacant Apartments, Condos to Subsidize Renovation, Increase Reasonably Priced Rental Properties
Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward government has decided to conduct a survey on apartment and condominium vaca...
November 3, 2025
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Number of Tokyo Leasehold Condos Surge Due to Rising Land Prices
The number of condominiums built on leased land under fixed-term contracts is rising sharply. In ...
October 31, 2025
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