Kuroda’s shock therapy leaves Bank of Japan with mixed legacy Keith Preston 3 years ago Top News Stories Kuroda’s shock therapy leaves Bank of Japan with mixed legacy Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda achieved price rises after decades of deflation and anemic growth but without engineering durable expansion fueled by domestic demand. Kishida’s pick for new BOJ chief a calculated surprise Kishida has been caught in a bind between financial markets anticipating a pivot by the BOJ and some LDP lawmakers who are urging him to … Prices to rise in Japan on over 10,000 food items over higher costs Prices of 12,054 items have climbed or are expected to do so this year, according to Teikoku Databank Ltd. data as of Jan. 31. Police to conclude investigation into Abe shooting suspect Tetsuya Yamagami, 42, has already been indicted on charges of murder and violating the swords and firearms control law. He is expected to face at … Rishi Sunak is privately drafting plans to rebuild Britain’s ties with the EU Driven in part by the fallout from Russia’s war in Ukraine, officials have been drafting proposals for how Britain can work more closely with EU … COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 1,752 new coronavirus cases A total of 15 deaths were reported among COVID-19 patients in the capital, while Fukuoka Prefecture saw 21 deaths. Other Stories News Uprooted: Amazonian Siekopai people battle for return to ancestral land Displaced by decades of war, the Siekopai Indigenous peoples eke out a living doing odd jobs as they fight to return to their home in … Life Now in NYC, 2nd Street is banking big on old becoming new again Another year of subdued New Year sales; another retro fashion retailer expanding overseas. Culture ‘The Tatami Galaxy’ is an imaginative romp through parallel worlds Tomihiko Morimi’s rollicking novel about a disillusioned college student searching for his ideal life infuses looping narratives with lightly philosophical insights into choice and destiny. Sports Eagles searching for right formula to slow down Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl Brandon Graham has already strip-sacked the greatest quarterback of all time in a Super Bowl. What to do for an encore?Call 27-year-old Patrick Mahomes the … News In China, public response to balloon saga is more humor than anger While the incident has created a diplomatic rift between the two countries, the public in China have responded with a mix of humor, indifference and … News Bucking tradition, young Chinese are choosing to focus on themselves over starting a family Doubts are growing among couples about the overall benefits of having children. News U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel says Japanese industry can play bigger role amid defense challenges Rahm Emanuel said building up “resilience” across a number of sectors and supply chains and bolstering deterrence capabilities were crucial goals for the alliance. Attack the System Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
