Bank of Japan rate hike lifts policy rate to 1% after U.S. Treasury and market pressure Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% on June 16, 2026, the highest …
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Nissan unveils remodeled Kicks compact SUV in Japan to revive home-market presence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNissan Kicks Unveiled in Tokyo as Cornerstone of Restructuring Drive Nissan unveils a remodeled Nissan Kicks compact SUV in Tokyo on June 17, 2026, positioning the city-focused model as a …
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Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% as inflation concerns intensify Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% on June 16, 2026, highest since 1995, citing inflation, wage …
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MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN aims to become Japan’s Grammys amid export push
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoMUSIC AWARDS JAPAN draws stars and scrutiny as Mrs.GREEN APPLE wins Best Artist MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN’s second ceremony on June 13 crowned Mrs.GREEN APPLE Best Artist as industry groups push …
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Mongolia Foreign Minister says airport expansion will deepen cooperation with Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMongolia-Japan cooperation to deepen as foreign minister highlights airport expansion Mongolia-Japan cooperation to deepen as Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg outlines aviation and infrastructure priorities during a Tokyo interview on June …
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Japan flag desecration bill exempts social media posts from punishment
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoLDP Narrows Scope of Flag Desecration Law, Excludes Social Media Posts; Four Parties to Jointly Submit Bill LDP narrows flag desecration law on June 16, excluding social media postings from …
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Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate to 1% in first major increase in decades Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate to 1% on June 16, 2026, aiming to …
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Cambodia urges expanded Japan labor exchanges amid returnee flood
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCambodia Seeks Expanded Japan Labor Exchanges Amid Influx of Returnees from Thailand Cambodia aims to expand Japan labor exchanges to absorb a recent surge of returning workers and attract fresh …
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Beijing travel warning forces Japan retailers to shift strategy as Chinese spending halves
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese spending in Japan halves as Beijing travel warning reshapes Tokyo retail strategy Beijing’s travel warning halved Chinese spending in Japan, forcing Tokyo retailers to pivot to U.S. and Southeast …
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Hormuz Strait reopening approved by Trump could ease Japan gasoline prices
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Announces Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Japan May See Gradual Relief in Fuel Supply and Prices Deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz announced June 14–15, 2026 could …