The Bank of Japan slightly upgraded its price estimates amid supply shortages, although it continues to expect that the 2% inflation target will not be met for at least the next two years. In its quarterly estimates, the BoD The bank forecasts that inflation will increase by 1.1% in the fiscal year until March 2023 […]
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Japan: 230,000 residents evacuated after volcano erupts
Authorities in Japan have called for hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes today as waves more than a meter high hit coastal areas, according to the state-run NHK network, following the eruption of a submarine volcano in Tonga that issued warnings. . The evacuation directive affected about 230,000 people in eight districts […]
Tsunami arrives in Japan after volcanic eruption, possible three-meter high waves
LAST UPDATE: 22.24 A tsunami has hit Japan late tonight, prompting the National Weather Service to warn of three-meter highs following a volcanic eruption in the Tongan archipelago on Friday. The agency said a 1.2-meter tsunami hit the southern island of Amami Oshima at around 23.55 local time (16.55 Greek time) on Saturday, before smaller […]
Japan: Knife attack outside Tokyo University
Students who had gathered for an entrance exam at a university in Tokyo, were injured today Saturday by the attack of a gunman with a knife, according to Japanese media. According to the state-run NHK network, three people were injured this morning when a student attacked them with a sharp object while they were gathering […]
Princess Aiko of Japan makes her debut in society: in white at her first official event
The ladies, all in long white dresses (and coordinated masks), had to give up the traditional tiara at the request of the emperor who, again because of the pandemic, he wanted to avoid every ostentation of luxury. Probably also for this reason Princess Aiko “recycled” her birthday dress, replacing only the jewels: instead of the […]
US-Japan: Agree to strengthen defense cooperation – China reacts
The United States and Japan today expressed strong concern over China’s growing power and pledged to work together against efforts to destabilize the region, including emerging security threats. The two allies’ comments, in a joint statement following the “two plus two” online meeting of the US and Japanese foreign and defense ministers, underscored their growing […]
Japan: Tokyo in white from rare heavy snowfall
Tokyo is dressed in white, where the roads are covered with snow today, a rare phenomenon in recent years, which has resulted in the cancellation of more than 100 domestic flights. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that up to 10 centimeters of snow could fall in 12 hours, while it issued an alarm for the […]
Australia-Japan-China Annoyance Agreement signed in China
Australia and Japan to sign a “historic” treaty to strengthen their defense and security ties in a teleconference between their leaders, Scott Morrison and Fumio Cushinda, in a move that is expected to spark tensions between the two. countries and China. This is the first such agreement for Japan since World War II, apart from […]
Because the Japanese economy may be the surprise of 2022
By William Pesek Although the term of the Japanese Prime Minister started sluggishly, 2022 holds great challenges for Fumio Kishida. The coronavirus, the moderate economic recovery and the geopolitical tension with China do not promise many moments of calm for Kishida next year. Surprisingly, however, a bigger “headache” for Kishida could be the management of […]
Japan: Record increase in factory production in November
Japan’s factory output grew at the fastest pace in its history as easing supply problems helped boost car production from the recent slump, raising the prospect of a strong recovery in the fourth quarter. But while improved manufacturing conditions provide some relief for policymakers, persistent global supply shortages and new risks from Omicron are expected […]
