Number of foreign residents in Japan hits record 3.5 million as of June
The number of foreign nationals residing in Japan reached a record high of over 3.5 million in the first of 2024, government ...
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Immersive Wellness in Japan’s Setouchi Region
Japanese traditions have always heavily inspired global wellness trends - from shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) and qi spots to ...
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Is Fall the Best Time to Visit Japan?
Fall is the best time to visit Japan because not only does the landscape come alive, but the food is better, the weather is ...
Bank of Japan policymaker says interest rate should be raised at moderate pace
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Bank of Japan policymaker said Wednesday that the central bank should pursue interest rate hikes at a "very moderate" pace, even as it continues to seek a shift away from its decade ...
BOJ Board Member Adachi Calls for Gradual, Careful Rate Increases
Bank of Japan policy board member Seiji Adachi emphasized the importance of raising interest rates gradually and carefully as the central bank unwinds its previous easing measures.
Railroad cafe in Takamatsu offers huge diorama for model trains
TAKAMATSU--An increasing number of families and rail buffs with model trains are climbing aboard a railway-themed cafe here ...
Hokkaido voted most attractive region for 16th consecutive year
Hokkaido has once again clinched the top spot in a nationwide survey assessing the appeal of Japan’s 47 prefectures, ...