0.24-square-meter green space in central Japan recognized as world's smallest park
A miniature green space here measuring 0.24 square meters was recognized by Guinness World Records last year as the world's ...
Early-blooming cherry blossom festival attracts many visitors in central Japan
Many visitors enjoyed the final day of a cherry blossom festival featuring an early-blooming variety, Kawazu-zakura, in a ...
The Two-Headed Monster Stalking the American Economy; Lutnick Hints at Tariff Deal
President Trump's decision to dramatically raise tariffs on imports threatens the U.S. with an uncomfortable combination of weaker or even stagnant growth and higher prices-sometimes called ...
BOJ Seeks More Rate Hikes but Not in Rush, Deputy Governor Says -- 2nd Update
"Underlying inflation is still below 2%," Shinichi Uchida said in a speech to business leaders in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture. "Tightening monetary policy in this situation would suppress ...
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Beach experiment in offloading Marine gear in Japan falls short
A recent trial by the Marine Corps of an experimental landing ship ended with the vessel failing to offload equipment at a ...
BOJ vows to keep raising rates despite Trump tariff risks
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said the central bank will continue to raise interest rates to ensure the ...
BOJ has no immediate plan to sell ETF holdings, deputy governor says
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said on Wednesday the central bank had no immediate plan to sell its large ...
BOJ’s Deputy Chief Hints at More Rate Hikes, Without Rushing
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida signaled that the benchmark interest rate remains on a gradual upward path, in ...
World's smallest park: Japanese town dethrones Oregon for title
Mill Ends Park located in Portland, Oregon, was the previous world record holder. Now, Nagaizumi, Shizuoka, Japan holds that ...
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Focus on U.S. Jobs, ECB Decision, China Congress and Tariffs
The ECB will also release quarterly staff forecasts on GDP and inflation. Ahead of the ECB's meeting, investors will watch the release of provisional inflation data for February, due Monday. Producer ...
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Rich in cash, Japan automaker Toyota builds a city to test futuristic mobility
The square at the center of the apartment complexes of Woven City in Susono city, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Ambitious plans ...