Japan finance minister vows close G7 coordination as market volatility persists

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, April 7 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that the government would stay in close contact with fellow Group of Seven countries, as uncertainty over the Middle East war has fueled worries about the nation's expansionary fiscal policies.

‘Reiwa oil shock’ exposes risk of Japan’s reliance on Middle East

Japan is bracing for a “Reiwa oil shock” as the war in the Middle East again exposes the nation’s vulnerabilities in relying so heavily on crude from the volatile region.

Russia Warns of Bilateral Relations With Japan at All-Time Low

Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Japanese ambassador to Moscow Akira Muto to lodge a protest over an investment agreement between Japan’s Terra Drone and a Ukrainian developer of unmanned aerial vehicles,

Japan weighs new release of about 20 days' worth of oil from reserves, Kyodo says

Japan is considering a new release of about 20 days' worth of oil reserves as early as May, Kyodo reported on Thursday, amid uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of ​Hormuz despite a U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Anadolu Agency

Japan weighs additional release of 20 days of oil from reserves: Report

Japan is considering an additional release of oil reserves equivalent to 20 days of domestic consumption in May, Kyodo News reported Thursday citing a source close to the matter. The move is being weighed as uncertainty persists over safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz despite a conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran.

Japan’s Five-Year Bond Sale Demand In Line With 12-Month Average

Japan’s five-year government bond auction Thursday drew demand that was largely in line with the 12-month average, after the temporary ceasefire in the Iran war provided some support.
The Japan Times

Goldman-backed Go taxi app said to plan Japan IPO this year

Go runs the most widely used taxi hailing app in Japan in terms of user numbers, according to a survey in 2024 by ICT Research and Consulting. It competes in the country against Uber Technologies, China-based Didi Global and local provider S.Ride, which is owned by Sony Group.

BOJ chief says Japan's financial conditions remain accommodative

TOKYO, April 9 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday real interest rates are clearly negative and keeping the country's financial conditions accommodative. "There is a possibility increased fiscal spending could crowd out private investment by pushing up market interest rates,

Ilia Malinin Goes Viral in Japan Skating as Anime Character — Who Was It?

Ilia Malinin has already conquered the world of figure skating. Now, he wants to take over the world of anime.