Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level. The decision by the central bank came at the end of a ...
Tokyo aquarium suspected of falsifying endangered tortoise numbers, defrauding ministry
Four men, including a former director and the current deputy director of Tokyo's Sunshine Aquarium, were referred to prosecutors Jan. 23 for ･･･ ...
Stock market today: Asian shares gain after S&P 500 climbs to a record and Bank of Japan raises rate
Asian shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate.
Japanese TV host and former pop star Masahiro Nakai retires after sexual assault report
Former star of J-pop band SMAP Masahiro Nakai resigned after several damning reports and suspicions that broadcasting giant ...