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Japanese Consumers Expect Inflation to Hit 12.2% in Coming Year, BOJ Survey RevealsJapanese Consumers Expect Inflation to Hit 12.2% in Coming Year, BOJ Survey Reveals

Japanese Consumers Expect Inflation to Hit 12.2% in Coming Year, BOJ Survey Reveals

The Bank of Japan revealed through its latest survey that Japanese consumers expect increasing prices and show record annual inflation…

April 12, 2025

China Signals Trade Expansion with India as Trump Tariffs Loom

China, stepping ahead of possible new US tariffs, has announced new trade plans from India to bring both countries closer…

April 1, 2025
Tsunoda’s Japanese Dream: Chasing a Podium After Red Bull SwitchTsunoda’s Japanese Dream: Chasing a Podium After Red Bull Switch

Tsunoda’s Japanese Dream: Chasing a Podium After Red Bull Switch

Yuki Tsunoda has targeted a dream podium at his home Japanese Grand Prix following his surprise elevation to Red Bull.…

April 1, 2025
KKR Closes In on Landmark Acquisition of TopconKKR Closes In on Landmark Acquisition of Topcon

KKR Closes In on Landmark Acquisition of Topcon

Big investment company KKR is close to finishing its purchase of Japanese medical equipment manufacturer Topcon as private equity firms…

March 27, 2025
Japanese Women’s Curling Team Struggles in Tough Olympic Qualification RaceJapanese Women’s Curling Team Struggles in Tough Olympic Qualification Race

Japanese Women’s Curling Team Struggles in Tough Olympic Qualification Race

The Japanese women’s curling team has a tough road to qualification for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Having silver and…

March 26, 2025
China, Japan, South Korea Meet in Tokyo for Trilateral TiesChina, Japan, South Korea Meet in Tokyo for Trilateral Ties

China, Japan, South Korea Meet in Tokyo for Trilateral Ties

Japanese officials joined South Korean and Chinese foreign ministers in Tokyo to plan a summit based on historical turning point…

March 22, 2025
Japan Plans Long-Range Missiles on Increasing Security ConcernsJapan Plans Long-Range Missiles on Increasing Security Concerns

Japan Plans Long-Range Missiles on Increasing Security Concerns

Japan will deploy long-range missiles on the southern island of Kyushu next year due to the regional tensions and uncertainties…

March 18, 2025
Japan and U.S. Leaders to Honor Iwo Jima Battle in Historic MemorialJapan and U.S. Leaders to Honor Iwo Jima Battle in Historic Memorial

Japan and U.S. Leaders to Honor Iwo Jima Battle in Historic Memorial

  Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will attend the memorial service on Iwo Jima in late March with U.S. Secretary of…

March 14, 2025
Japan Auto Industry on Edge as Trump Administration Eyes New TariffsJapan Auto Industry on Edge as Trump Administration Eyes New Tariffs

Japan Auto Industry on Edge as Trump Administration Eyes New Tariffs

Japan's automotive companies expect trade challenges because the Trump administration placed steel and aluminum tariffs internationally but kept them for…

March 13, 2025
Japanese Firms Boost Wages as Inflation PressuresJapanese Firms Boost Wages as Inflation Pressures

Japanese Firms Boost Wages as Inflation Pressures

Major Japanese companies awarded significant salary improvements during their annual work meetings because rising prices stress their employees. The Bank…

March 12, 2025