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Japan Faces Renewed Inflation Pressure as BOJ Signals Need for Further Rate Hikes

US Asia Journal - 2026-09-09

Japan’s central bank is facing renewed pressure to raise interest rates as rising production costs and a weak yen threaten to keep inflation...

Tokyo’s Tourism Boom Puts Pressure on Local Residents as Shinjuku Tightens Short-Term Rentals

US Asia Journal - 2026-09-08

Tokyo’s tourism boom is increasingly creating a difficult question for local communities: how can the city welcome millions of international visitors without allowing...

Foreign Tourists Face New Driving Risks as Rental Car Travel Grows in Japan

2026-09-07

Japan’s Summer Festivals Turn Nighttime Tourism Into a Major Attraction

2026-08-15

Japan’s Kissaten Coffee Houses Find New Life Among Younger Travelers

2026-07-27

Japan Accelerates AI Ambitions as NVIDIA Expands Partnerships and LINE Yahoo Enters a New Era

2026-07-24

Japan’s Matcha Boom Creates New Opportunities for Tourism and Global Brands

2026-07-23

Japan’s Character Economy Expands Beyond Entertainment as Global Demand Accelerates

2026-07-21

Asian Airlines Prioritize Profitability as Global Aviation Enters a More Disciplined Phase

2026-07-17

Asia’s Cruise Industry Rebounds as Travel Demand Strengthens

2026-06-18

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