PM Ishiba Forms Rice Policy Council to Tackle Soaring Prices
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has taken urgent action against rising rice prices by announcing a new ministerial council. This move comes amid growing concerns...
BOJ Sets Maximum Loss Provision Amid Bond Market Pressure
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has taken a notable step by setting the BOJ loss provision on bond transactions to the maximum level for...
Japan’s Low Birth Rate Tied to Late Marriages and Economic Insecurity, Poll Finds
Japan’s low birth rate continues to draw national concern, and a recent survey by The Yomiuri Shimbun identifies late or non-marriage as the top...
Foreign Workers in Japan Help Ease Labor Shortage
Japan’s labor market is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. As the local workforce shrinks, many companies are turning to foreign workers in Japan...
Japan Considers New Sake Licenses to Boost Traditional Brewing
The Japanese government plans to ease restrictions on domestic sake brewery licenses. Currently, officials only issue new licenses under exceptional circumstances, such as facility...
