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Stock market today: Asian shares gain after Wall Street ticks higher amid rate-cut hopes

Asian shares have mostly advanced after Wall Street ticked higher amid hopes that Japan's moves to keep interest rates easy for investors could augur similar trends in the rest of the world

The Independent UK

Toyota Subsidiary To Halt Shipment Of All Models Over Rigged Safety Tests

Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu said Wednesday it will suspend shipments of all car models currently in production both in Japan and abroad, following new revelations about its rigging of safety tests.

International Business Times

BOJ Governor Ueda Jazzes up Economy with Bold Plans

BOJ Governor Ueda makes quite the impression with his unconventional remarks at the news conference, injecting creativity into Japan's economic outlook.

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Meet the OG of bartending industry

Hiroyasu Kayama is not just Japan’s greatest bartender and mixologist but also a YouTube sensation. Set in the captivating backdrop of what appears to be an eighteen-century alchemy shop, Kayama crafts an enchanting experience reminiscent of Willy Wonka’s magical world in the bartending industry. His artistry has garnered millions of…

The Hindu

'Like A Saviour': Japanese Women Fall Prey To Host Clubs

Growing up, Mirai Kisaragi fled her abusive parents, survived homelessness and contemplated suicide.

International Business Times

Japan's trade shrinks in November, despite strong exports of vehicles and computer chips

Japan has reported its exports fell slightly in November from a year earlier while imports declined nearly 12%

The Independent UK

Japan's Nov Exports Dip 0.2% Amid Trade Turbulence

Japan's export figures see a minor dip of 0.2% YoY in November, signaling a slight setback for the country's economic growth. Find out more here.

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Japan to Increase Long-Term Rate Estimate in Next Year's Budget

Ready to rev up the economy, Japan's government plans to raise its long-term rate estimate to 1.9% in next year's budget, according to Nikkei.

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'Godzilla Minus One': Finding paradise of shared co-operation through environmental disaster

Godzilla Minus One, directed by Takashi Yamazaki, brings viewers back to post-war Japan and to the wholly belligerent monster of the original 1954 Godzilla — a beast bereft of the friendly connotations accrued in the later Toho Studios Japanese installments.

The Conversation

When Will the Bank of Japan End Negative Interest Rates?

Today, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) voted unanimously (9-0) to maintain its policy rate at -0.1% and keep its 10-year JGB yield target at about 0%. The BOJ offered no guidance on whether it might scrap negative rates next year, which knocked the yen (^USDJPY ) down more than -1%....

Barchart

Honda USA to contribute to 2026 F1 power unit for Aston Martin

In addition, its staff will be present at circuits with the Silverstone-based team in race support roles.

Autosport

Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters’ Mari Yamamoto Did ‘A Lot Of Research’ To Prepare For Playing A Japanese Scientist In The Post-World War II MonsterVerse, And I Admire Her Dedication

Monarch's Mari Yamamoto opened up about how she prepared for playing a Japanese scientist in the MonsterVerse's post-World War II America.

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Markets Today: U.S. Stocks See Support After Japan Maintains Negative Interest Rates

Morning Markets March E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ES H24) are up +0.17%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH2 4) are up +0.11%. Stock index futures this morning are slightly higher on carryover support from a rally in Japanese stocks after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained negative interest rates...

Barchart

Japan Elevates Business Mood Assessment, Economy View Stable

Japan paints an optimistic picture of its business sphere while maintaining its steady viewpoint on the overall state of its economic canvas.

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The Independent UK

Japan's central bank keeps its negative interest rate unchanged, says it's watching wage trends

The Bank of Japan has kept its longstanding easy credit policies unchanged, saying it will watch price and wage trends before raising its negative benchmark interest rate

International Business Times

Second-hand Clothes Finally Take Off In Japan

A second-hand pop-up store in Tokyo by casual clothing giant Uniqlo was a first for the Japanese firm, but also a sign that a local aversion to used garments may finally be fading.

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BOJ Maintains Ultra-Loose Policy, Keeps Japan's Economy Steady

The Bank of Japan remains unwavering, keeping the kingdom of money flowing freely. Their ultra-loose policy of financial fluidity stands strong.

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Yen, Asian Stocks: Hesitant Pre-BOJ Decision Mood

As the curtain of anticipation rises, the yen and Asian stocks tread lightly on the theatre of the global market, awaiting the Bank of Japan's decisive act.

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BOJ Targets Japan's Progress Toward Price Goal

The Bank of Japan takes center stage as they hone their focus on Japan's economically strategic strides to achieve their lofty pricing goal.

International Business Times

Union Slams Nippon Steel's $14.1 Bn Deal For US Steel

A major US union representing steelworkers slammed the deal by Japan's Nippon Steel to buy US Steel Corp for $14.1 billion, which was confirmed on Monday just months after US Steel rejected an offer from its main domestic rival.

LiveScience

72 million-year-old 'blue dragon' unearthed in Japan is unlike anything we've ever seen, experts say

The near-complete remains of a never-before-seen mosasaur that dominated the ancient Pacific Ocean have been unearthed in Japan. The great white shark-size creature is unlike any other aquatic animal, dead or alive.

The Conversation

Studio Ghibli's layering of Japanese and western storytelling is key to their success

Studio Ghibli films are often put into the rather vague category of “Japanese animation”. Many viewers expect the studio’s films to be rooted in the culture and stories of it’s home nation, Japan. This makes its foray into adapting western stories all the more intriguing.

The Independent UK

Kishida says Japan is ready to lead Asia in achieving decarbonization and energy security

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to lead efforts to simultaneously achieve decarbonization, economic growth and energy security in Asia

WhatToWatch

Vivant on Netflix: release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything we know

Here's what you need to know about the Japanese show Vivant, which is on Netflix right now.

Fortune

Japan's chipmaking companies can't quit the China chip market, despite Washington and Tokyo's controls

Companies like Tokyo Electron and Kokusai are finding a big market in China for older chipmaking equipment.

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