Economy
Japan CEOs less bullish on economy as they wait for wage hikes
Half of top chiefs see expansion, down from 72% three months ago
Opinion
BOJ policy shift not yet a turning point for Japan's economy
Truly 'virtuous' cycle of rising wages and prices depends on productivity growth
Japan immigration
Japan to loosen residency rules for foreign entrepreneurs
Startup founders can use investor funds to qualify for manager residency status
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Currencies
Japanese yen drops to lowest in 34 years despite BOJ rate hike
Rapid depreciation of currency raises chances of government intervention
Currencies
U.S. protectionism lurks behind yen's stubborn weakness
Election-year 'Buy American' push attracts foreign money, bolstering dollar
The Big Story
Japan's tale of two economies: BOJ hike and stock boom yet to trickle down
'Lost decades' linger for most in spite of record pay raises and Nikkei highs
Opinion
BOJ's next challenge will be to pull back from stocks and bonds
Curtailing of purchases and paring of portfolio risk driving market turmoil
Property
Japan land prices rise most in 33 years, but foreign investors shy away
Tourism rebound, chip investment and returns to office buoy prices around country
Asia Insight
Japan sails close to offshore wind snags as fisheries, tech challenges lurk
Fishing co-ops must clear plan to connect turbines to central grid amid seabed doubts
Food & Beverage
Japanese whisky to be redefined in April to protect brand
As fake labels set off alarm bells, domestic industry sets parameters
Market Spotlight
Japan stocks could grow more volatile with end of BOJ ETF purchases
Central bank had bought most of country's exchange traded funds
Politics
Japan PM Kishida's approval rating mired near record low
Concerns over LDP fundraising scandal linger after ethics hearings
Society
40% of Japanese in 30s desiring children are sexless, research reveals
Low frequency of intercourse casts shadow over nation's fight against falling births
Food & Beverage
Japan's Marubeni looks to hook its home market on Aussie beef
The big trading house expects middle-class demand for Rangers Valley steaks
Bank of Japan
On topic: What lies ahead for Japan after BOJ policy shift?
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Markets
Japan stocks on hot streak as market prices in 10% profit growth
Investors expect rosy projections during April-May earnings releases
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Inflation
Japan's inflation rose for the 1st time in 4 months in February
Core consumer prices gained 2.8% as effects of energy subsidies faded
Markets
Japan's Nikkei average closes at all-time high after BOJ policy shift
Dovish stance of U.S. Fed encourages investors to buy risk assets
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Trade
Japan's exports grew for third straight month in February
Shipment value up 7.8%, imports rise for first time in 11 months
Bank of Japan
BOJ's next rate hike in spotlight as investors eye July or October
Hawks see possible summer move if inflation resurges; doves look beyond 2024
Currencies
Yen hits upper 151 range to dollar despite BOJ rate hike
Interest gap with other economies seen persisting after end to negative rates
Bank of Japan
What's next for the BOJ after its exit from negative rates?
Yen and inflation in focus as investors look past 'lost decades'
Economy
Japan debt servicing costs face climb as BOJ ends negative rates
Interest payments could triple in 10 years, squeezing government coffers
Bank of Japan
Yen, wages and politics forced BOJ's hand on March rate hike
Earthquake took January off table; currency slump spurred move before April