Japan's service-sector mood sours on rising cost of living
Japan's service-sector sentiment worsened in February for the second straight month, a government survey showed on Monday, a ...
Japan government to work with BOJ on rising living costs, economy minister says
Japan's Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday the government will work closely with the Bank of Japan (BOJ) in ...
Japan could be the first country to become extinct due to low birth rate
A Japanese professor has warned of the critical demographic situation facing the country. He claims that, by the year 2720, the Japanese race will be extinct, meaning that Japan wo ...
Japan's wholesale inflation hits 4%, keeps BOJ rate-hike bets alive
Japan's annual wholesale inflation hit 4.0% in February, data showed on Wednesday, underscoring pressure from rising raw ...
The New York Times25d
From Japan, a Hard Lesson About a Weak Currency
the weakened yen has done little more than drive up the costs of basic living expenses, such as food and electricity. Figures released Monday showed that while Japan’s economy picked up pace in ...
The Japan Times7d
Japan pay hike demands top 6% for first time in 32 years
It is the first time in 32 years for the average wage hike request to exceed 6%, amid the soaring cost of living and labor ...
Reuters4d
Japan's service-sector mood sours on rising cost of living
TOKYO, March 10 (Reuters) - Japan's service-sector sentiment worsened in February for the second straight month, a government survey showed on Monday, a sign the rising cost of living was weighing ...
Hindustan Times3d
Japan's service-sector mood sours on rising cost of living
The rising cost of living and heavy snow in some areas of Japan likely weighed on consumer sentiment, with a department store in central Japan complaining of falling visitor numbers due to cold ...