Opinion
BOJ needs to remove the straitjacket of its hard 2% inflation target
Central bank should adopt a more balanced approach to its monetary policy
The ratio is far above U.S. or G7 as the nation lags in diversification
Economy falls into contraction for the first time in four months
NISA tax-free scheme drives record purchases of overseas assets
Downward pressure continues as weakening yen pushes up import costs
Fine wines and fancy bags among items popular with tech staff working at site
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Collectors travel to Japan to hunt for favorite characters in secondhand market
Corporate metabolism quickens as both business births and deaths rise around 10%
Head of chamber of commerce calls for fair competition to grow SMEs
McDonald's fights inflation fatigue with $5 deal while Chinese chain offers $1 breakfast
Fund under pressure to generate bigger gains as wage growth picks up
Bloc should protect domestic industries and 'be a bit more self-centered'
Ministry official casts doubt on whether wages have kept pace with prices
Bold government measures are needed to unleash nation's start-up potential
JICA doubles estimate amid global race for employees and weaker Asian growth
Bills embrace cutting-edge tech in a world first, are clearer to non-Japanese
PM Kishida to reveal details of 10-year plan as utilities seek slice of market
Local governments hope new restrictions help reduce crowds and accidents
Twenty-nine out of 47 prefectures see rises; Fukuoka has biggest gains
Quarterly survey results come amid BOJ's pending policy shift
Construction data in unscheduled revision darkens recovery prospects
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Stoppages in auto industry continue to weigh heavily on economy, data shows
Japanese households see annual costs rise $560 on costlier food and energy
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