Bento Shop Bankruptcies Rise as Japan Faces Rising Rice Costs
Bento shop bankruptcies rise sharply across Japan in 2025. These boxed lunches, known as bento, are a staple of Japanese cuisine. They offer a...
Ishiba Tax Rejection Sparks Debate Amid Rising Inflation
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba firmly rejected the idea of cutting the consumption tax rate during a party leaders’ debate on Wednesday evening. This debate...
Toyota’s plan to sell U.S.-made cars in Japan
Toyota plans to begin selling U.S.-manufactured cars in Japan, a bold shift amid ongoing trade tensions with Washington. The company announced the initiative in...
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...
