The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma
Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.
2023-06-12 06:26
Ukraine Recap: Canada’s Trudeau Makes Unannounced Visit to Kyiv
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Kyiv for a previously unannounced visit. He paid respect to fallen
2023-06-10 19:15
Ukraine Recap: Tanks on the Move, EU Struggles on New Sanctions
Ukraine faced another missile and drone attack on Friday even as Kyiv’s long-awaited ground offensive — one that’s
2023-06-09 19:46
BOJ Is Said to See Little Need to Tweak Yield Control Now
Bank of Japan officials see little need to adjust its yield curve control program at a policy meeting
2023-06-09 16:45
BOJ set to keep ultra-low rates, may signal inflation overshoot
By Leika Kihara TOKYO The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to maintain ultra-loose monetary policy next week
2023-06-09 15:57
Tokyo Households Are Again Being Urged to Save Electricity
Tokyo’s residents are again being urged to conserve power to avoid shortages, as the nation continues to grapple
2023-06-09 11:26
Analysis-Trauma of Japan's deflation battle keeps BOJ wary of policy shift
By Leika Kihara TOKYO Japan's bitter memories of its decades-long battle with deflation hang heavily over the central
2023-06-08 14:18
Japan Economy Grows at Faster Pace as Businesses Spend More
Japan’s economy expanded at a faster pace than initially estimated as businesses ramped up spending, a positive development
2023-06-08 08:21
Unmasking the men who trade in subway train groping videos
Thousands of clips filmed in East Asia are sold online. BBC Eye reveals the men who are cashing in.
2023-06-08 05:52
Japan rethinks tattoo ban in defence forces to lift recruitment
Japan's Self-Defence Forces are struggling to recruit from a population that is shrinking and ageing.
2023-06-07 16:45
Why is Japan redefining rape?
Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, finally recognising consent.
2023-06-07 11:28
Japan needs to balance growth, fiscal reform - policy document
By Takaya Yamaguchi and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO Japan is committed to mobilise all policy options available while putting
2023-06-07 10:17