Japanese economy

Japanese economy

Governors Urge Government to Cover Revenue Losses from Annual Income Barrier Reform

At the National Governors' Conference, leaders demand the government compensate local revenue losses from income cap revisions.
Japanese economy

October Consumer Price Index Rises 2.3%, Rice Prices Soar Nearly 60%

Japan's October Consumer Price Index rose 2.3% year-on-year, driven by nearly 60% hikes in rice prices, according to government data.
Japanese economy

Edible Cricket Company Grillas Files for Bankruptcy After School Lunch Criticism

Grillas, a Tokushima-based edible cricket company, filed for bankruptcy after criticism over serving cricket powder in school lunches.
Japanese economy

Tokyo Condo Prices Rise 40.7% in October, 23 Wards See 48.6% Increase

The average price of newly built condominiums in the Tokyo area rose 40.7% in October, with Tokyo's 23 wards seeing a 48.6% increase year-on-year.
Japanese economy

Cabbage Prices Triple Amid Heatwave, Consumers and Restaurants Struggling

Cabbage prices have soared to three times the average, impacting consumers and restaurants. High prices expected to last until mid-December.
Japanese economy

Japan’s Economic Growth Leads G7 Despite ‘Lost Thirty Years’ Stagnation

Despite Japan's "Lost Thirty Years" and economic stagnation, its growth rate has been the highest among G7 countries, with experts analyzing the reasons behind this unexpected result.
economy

Ueda said the additional interest rate hike will support long-term growth

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda signaled gradual interest rate hikes to support long-term growth, while monitoring overseas ...
economy

“Lock opening” rescue business – the reality of high charges

Lock-opening services often advertise low fees online but charge high amounts afterward. Cases from Kanto and Kansai rep...
Japanese economy

The decline in the number of households has led to a 4.1 trillion yen drop in spending on cars and televisions, with “one per household” and further reliance on tourists visiting Japan.

1Capital Region Tiger ★.Nov. 16, 2024 (Sat) 21:36:39.81ID:NKSnB2wB9As population decline, which is directly linked to la...
Japanese economy

Farmer’s post “Instead of doing shady part-time work, why not try farming part-time?” receives huge response “There’s a world out there where you’ll be appreciated just for working hard.”

1hitzeschleier★.Nov. 15, 2024 (Fri) 08:15:57.82ID:IESHgcG69Robbery cases that are believed to be the result of "illegal ...
Japanese economy

The government is supporting the establishment of solar panel and car recycling centers across the country.

1Aroma roasted ★.Nov. 13, 2024 (Wed) 05:31:01.93ID:sJkcQIeX9The government will develop recycling centers for solar pane...
Japanese economy

Chinese brand TVs dominate Japan, with a 50% share from January to September

1Capital Region Tiger ★.Nov. 7, 2024 (Thu) 10:03:18.51ID:ATiCMxxc9The consumer behavior of choosing a Japanese brand whe...