Cabinet Office of Japan

BOJ weighs rate hikes amid inflation and demand volatility

36 clusters · 225 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Japan banks raise interest rates on pension accounts and time deposits

Japan’s economic landscape is defined by a tension between rising inflation risks and cooling domestic demand. While the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its benchmark interest rate to a 31-year high of 1.25% in September, pol

Kumamoto earthquake recovery and reconstruction efforts

18 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Kumamoto Prefecture unveils reconstruction plan following earthquake

As the region approaches the three-month mark since the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake, authorities have released a draft reconstruction plan focused on accelerating housing recovery and pursuing ‘creative reconstruction’.

Japan aging: pensions, healthcare, and care system reforms

43 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Japan financial trends: NISA growth and rising bond yields

Japan’s aging population faces deepening financial and social pressures. While the government provides the Pension-Life-Support Grant, a gap persists between social security and living costs. For low-income seniors, long

Japan industrial and technology market growth

8 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Japan economic data shows AI-driven manufacturing growth amid service sector cost pressures

Market forecasts for Japan indicate significant growth across several specialized sectors through the mid-2030s, largely driven by digital transformation, automation, and advanced infrastructure. Initial projections high