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The yen hit a 34-year low against the dollar on Wednesday, just over a week after the Bank of Japan announced a much-anticipated interest rate hike in a shift away from years of ultra-loose monetary policy.

International Business Times

Japanese versions of classic movie posters are even better than the originals

From Star Wars to Alien and Labyrinth.

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Historic defense shift: Why pacifist Japan plans to sell fighter jets now

Japan's cabinet has endorsed a groundbreaking move to sell future next-generation fighter jets developed in collaboration with Britain and Italy to other nations. This decision signifies a notable shift from Japan's post-World War II pacifist stance, stirring both domestic and international debate. As part of Japan's broader strategy to enhance…

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BOJ's Tamura Advocates Gradual Policy Normalisation In Japan

BOJ's Deputy Governor emphasizes gradual policy normalization for stability amidst pressure to unwind stimulus measures.

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Japan Finance Minister To Address Excessive Yen Movements

Japan's Finance Minister announces plans to stabilize yen fluctuations for economic growth and export competitiveness.

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Sign of the times in Japan as nappy company switches production to adult nappies

Oji Holdings said it would stop making children’s nappies in September amid a sharp decline in demand. Japan has a rapidly ageing society

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‘Translation changes the original meaning’: how 70s psych rockers Happy End ended the ‘Japanese rock controversy’

In 1969, Takashi Matsumoto and Haruomi Hosono opted to defy rock trends by singing in Japanese, not English – paving the way for ‘city pop’ and J-pop

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SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts share the good and bad of spending 6 months in space

NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, European Space Agency astronaut Andreas Mogensen and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa spoke about their six months on the space station.

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Japan Forms Panel To Review Current Accounts

Japan's establishment of a panel to review current accounts reflects commitment to economic stability and efficiency.

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How Japan's cooking culture forever changed London's restaurants

In a tiny room above Los Mochis in Notting Hill is a clever fusion of Japanese and Mexican

Evening Standard

Japan's Land Prices Surge, Fastest Growth Since 1991

Japan's real estate market shows resilience as land prices surge, indicating economic recovery and growth potential.

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Red Bull junior Iwasa to contest F1 Japan FP1 for RB

The RB team is fielding an all-Japanese line-up in first free practice with Iwasa joining regular driver Yuki Tsunoda in the VCARB 01 in their home round.

Autosport

Japan's Corporate Service Inflation Holds Steady In February

Learn about Japan's stable corporate service inflation in February, indicating economic resilience and effective cost management.

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Japan Eases Military Export Restrictions For New Jet Fighter

Japan relaxes military export curbs to collaborate on advanced jet fighter with Britain and Italy, signaling commitment to enhancing defense capabilities t...

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Japan Finance Minister Open To Measures To Strengthen Yen

Japan's finance minister considers measures to address weak yen impact on economy, with global implications.

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Japanese Americans draw on heritage and history to support Palestine

A Japanese diaspora collective called Nikkei 4 Palestine aims to mobilize their community in solidarity as Israel-Gaza war rages

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Rams add South Korea and Japan as international home marketing areas

The Rams continue to expand their marketing efforts around the world, adding two more countries as international markets on Monday

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Dollar Slips as the Yen Climbs on Intervention Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning is down by -0.22%. The dollar is under pressure today as the yen strengthened on concern that Japanese authorities could soon intervene in the forex market to support the yen after Japan’s top currency official said, “the current weakening of the yen is...

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The Guardian - UK

Nissan to cut cost of making electric cars by nearly a third by 2030

Japanese carmaker aims to take on Chinese rivals, launching 16 EVs in the next three years

Tom’s Guide

Rise of the Rōnin is the Dark Souls and Ghost of Tsushima mix I always wanted

Rise of the Rōnin puts you into a world wracked by no uncertain evils that only push your sword-fighting skills ever-forward in a cyclical challenge of art blended with history.

International Business Times

North Korea Says Japan PM Requested Summit With Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister said Monday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has requested a summit with her brother, adding a meeting was unlikely without a policy shift by Tokyo.

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The Japanese watch brands to know now

Grand Seiko, Citizen and Casio are just some of the Japanese watch brands to keep an eye on

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Asian Shares Mixed As Investors Await Fed Interest Rate Decision

Asian shares show mixed performance as investors await Fed signals. U.S. dollar strengthens against Japanese yen, impacting market dynamics. U.S. indices v...

International Business Times

'Flavour Wizard:' Japanese Chocolatier Conquers Belgium

When Yasushi Sasaki moved from Japan to Belgium at the age of 19, he spoke not a word of French and had no clue what he would do with his life.

International Business Times

Japan To Advance In World Cup Qualifying After N. Korea Game Cancelled

Japan look poised to reach the final stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup without kicking a ball after FIFA said their match at North Korea will not be rescheduled.

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