Bank of Japan sticks to ultra-loose monetary policy The Bank of Japan stuck to its ultra-loose monetary policy today though officials face increasing pressure to turn more hawkish as the yen weakens and … Business • 22 Sep
Japan cuts Q2 GDP on weak spending as wages slide Japan's economy grew less than initially estimated in the second quarter and wages slumped in July, casting doubt over central bank projections that solid domestic … Business • 08 Sep
Japan PM eats 'safe and delicious' Fukushima fish Japan's prime minister has eaten what he called "safe and delicious" fish from Fukushima, days after wastewater was released from the area's crippled nuclear plant … World • 30 Aug
Toyota to restart Japan production tomorrow Toyota said it will restart operations at its assembly plants in Japan tomorrow, after a production system malfunction brought domestic output to a halt at … Business • 29 Aug
Japan embassy in China targeted in Fukushima row Japan has said that harassment being faced by Japanese citizens in China after the release of water from the Fukushima nuclear plant is "extremely regrettable", … World • 29 Aug
Water samples after Fukushima release 'safe' - operator Samples of seawater taken following the release of wastewater from Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear reactor showed radioactivity levels well within safe limits, according to data … Asia • 25 Aug
China bans Japanese seafood after Fukushima release Japan has started releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, a polarising move that drew fresh and … World • 24 Aug
Japan's factory activity shrinks at slower pace in Aug Japan's factory activity shrank for a third month in a row in August amid higher oil prices and uncertainty over the global economic outlook, although … Business • 23 Aug
What's in Japan's Fukushima water release plan? Japan is set to begin pumping more than a million tonnes of treated water from the destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on Thursday, a … World • 22 Aug
Japan inflation eases to 3.1% in July Japan's consumer price inflation eased to 3.1% year on year in July, in line with market expectations, government data showed today. Business • 18 Aug
Japanese exports fall for first time since 2021 Japan's exports fell in July for the first time in nearly two and a half years, dragged down by faltering demand for light oil and … Business • 17 Aug
Japan's Q2 GDP beats forecasts as exports soar Japan's economy grew much faster than expected in the second quarter of 2023, as brisk auto exports and tourist arrivals helped offset the drag from … Business • 15 Aug
Typhoon forces Japan atomic bomb commemorations inside Typhoon Khanun was on course to dump prolonged, heavy rain on one of Japan's main islands this week, forecasters said, forcing commemorations of the Nagasaki … World • 07 Aug
Japan condemns Russian threat on Hiroshima anniversary Japan's prime minister hit out at Russian threats to use nuclear weapons as the country marked the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. World • 06 Aug
At least one dead after Typhoon Khanun hits Okinawa High winds hit power lines in Japan's popular tourist destination Okinawa, knocking out electricity to more than 200,000 households, as powerful and slow-moving typhoon Khanun … World • 02 Aug
Evacuations as powerful typhoon nears Japan's Okinawa Flights were cancelled and tens of thousands of people were advised to evacuate their homes as powerful typhoon Khanun approached Japan's southern Okinawa island chain, … World • 01 Aug
Toyota nearly doubles its first quarter profits Toyota nearly doubled its operating profit in the first quarter, the Japanese car maker said today, helped by increased sales and productivity as well as … Business • 01 Aug
Bank of Japan to allow 'greater flexibility' on bonds The Bank of Japan has today eased its grip on its ultra-loose monetary policy in a small step towards normalisation as inflation accelerates and the … Business • 28 Jul
Japan inflation accelerates to 3.3% in June Japan's consumer prices rose 3.3% year-on-year in June, with the pace of inflation accelerating from the 3.2% recorded in May, government data showed today. Business • 21 Jul
North Korea slams IAEA for Fukushima water approval North Korea has criticised the United Nations' nuclear watchdog for approving Japan's plan to discharge treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant. Asia • 09 Jul
South Korea respects review of Fukushima water plan South Korea's government has said it respected the UN nuclear energy watchdog's review of Japan's plan to discharge treated radioactive water from the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima … World • 07 Jul
Asia's factory output slumps on weak China demand Asia's factory activity slumped in June, business surveys showed today, as sluggish demand in China and advanced nations clouded the outlook for the region's exporters. Business • 03 Jul
Japan raises age of consent from 13 to 16 Japan's age of consent has been raised from 13, among the world's lowest, to 16 years old as politicians passed key reforms to sex crime … World • 16 Jun
Two killed in shooting at Japan army training range Two soldiers were killed and another was wounded when a fellow recruit opened fire at a training range in central Japan, the military has said. World • 14 Jun
Japan economy grew more than thought in first quarter Japan's economy expanded by 0.7% in the January-March quarter, up from an initial estimate of 0.4%, government data showed today. Business • 08 Jun
