The Bank of Japan is increasingly blaming chronic labor shortages, not stagnant demand, as the main reason for its weak ...

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

Escape the crowds and visit 3 of Japan’s lesser-known treasures: Taketomi Island’s beaches, Yamaguchi’s history and Nasu’s ...

The Bank of Japan’s message on gradual interest hikes has been clearly received by financial markets, Gov. Kazuo Ueda said, adding that more hikes will take place if its economic outlook is ...

However, if interest rate hikes lead to the appreciation of the yen, it will negatively impact Japan’s export economy ... for wage increases to take place, potentially affecting support for ...

suggesting that conditions for a near-term interest rate hike were continuing to fall into place. Some firms were already examining by how much they could raise pay this year, the Bank of Japan ...

The Bank of Japan concludes its first policy meeting of the year on Friday with the outcome to be announced days after the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Here is a guide on what to ...

Asia market update: Quieter day as CN returns from holiday and Trump/CN tariffs digested; USD/JPY weakens amid Trump ...

The best places to visit and things to do in Nara, Japan, include feeding friendly deer, exploring ancient temples, and ...