Core inflation in Japan's capital hits 1-year high, keeps BOJ rate-hike bets alive
Core inflation in Japan's capital hit 2.5%, marking the fastest annual pace in nearly a year, well exceeding the central bank's 2% target and keeping alive market expectations for further interest rate hikes.
Bank of Japan board reshuffle to bring it closer to 'normal' central banking
The fading shadow of reflationists in the Bank of Japan, and the latest addition to the board of an academic favouring an end to ultra-low interest rates, will likely bring the central bank's thinking closer to global peers taking a more conventional approach on monetary policy.

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Japan tries to rescue man stuck in sinkhole. Here’s what’s going on.
Rescuers in Japan Try to Reach Driver Trapped in Sinkhole for Days
Massive sinkhole swallows truck in Japan, trapping driver inside
Executives at Japan`s Fuji TV and parent firm resign over a sex scandal linked to a former star
The Japanese network Fuji Television and its parent company say its president and chairperson are resigning immediately to take responsibility for a widening sex assault scandal linked to one of Japan’s top TV celebrities.
Japan's Rakuten Group decides not to list Rakuten Securities
Japan's Rakuten Group has decided not to seek a listing for Rakuten Securities on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the company said on Thursday.
Japan and Aussie stocks break ranks with Wall Street to rise; most Asia markets closed for holiday
Australia's export price index rose 3.6%, while its import price index advanced 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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In meat- and fish-loving Japan, veganism is making a comeback
Tourism, climate goals, and animal rights concerns are sparking a plant-based renaissance in a country famous for sushi and pork ramen.
Japan defeats France to win the Pastry World Cup
A lemon, pear, marigold and chocolate granita in the shape of a leaf and an apricot treat resembling a spinning top toy took top honors in the biennial contest which sees teams of chefs compete to produce the best desserts.
Adult game devs in Japan can't receive revenue from Steam as Japanese banks reportedly make the "comprehensive decision" to block transfers
Adult game developers located in Japan are seemingly unable to collect any revenue for their work, with Japanese banks reportedly blocking the transfer of profits from Valve overseas.
Analysis:Resource-poor Japan was girding for an AI energy surge. DeepSeek raised the stakes
Weeks after Japan revealed details of a landmark energy plan partly designed to keep up with an expected AI surge, the shock rise of Chinese startup DeepSeek has upended conventional wisdom over the sector's future power demands.
Resource-poor Japan was girding for an AI energy surge. DeepSeek raised the stakes.
Weeks after Japan revealed details of a landmark energy plan partly designed to keep up with an expected AI surge, the shock rise of Chinese startup DeepSeek has upended conventional wisdom over the sector's future power demands.
'In Japan he's a folk hero': New book 'Gambling Man' examines Softbank CEO
Author Lionel Barber joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book 'Gambling Man: The Secret Story of the World's Greatest Disruptor, Masayoshi Son'.