HC Picks Category: 02 Economy

2025/08/14
Japan's Nikkei races to record high, SoftBank leads tech surge
"Japan market optimizes over trade with the United States. Not as much as the US, but sentiment may be optimistic."
2025/08/05
Japan's service growth picks up in July on upbeat demand, PMI shows
2025/08/01
Japan Q2 GDP probably back to growth, averting technical recession: Reuters poll
"recovering which is supported by resilient domestic demand and net exports"
2025/07/01
BOJ Tankan: Mood improves slightly at Japan's major manufacturers
"Manufacturers' moods are improving."
2025/04/16
Japan crosses 10 million visitors through March at fastest ever pace
"Could this be due to attractiveness or weak yen?"
2024/03/14
Japan Finally Gets a Raise
"Although growth is important, inflation shouldn't be the only solution."
2023/12/20
Visitors to Japan in January-November period pass 20 million
"Diverse experiences are waiting for you. Might save cost if you stay at local hotels. Clean and safe!"
2023/11/28
Japan business lobby to discuss negative impact of weak yen -Yomiuri
"Japan is importing oil & gas, materials and food. Weak yen should have been the driver of price rise."
2023/06/26
Japan’s theme park ticket prices to breach $100; JR Passes will also soon cost more
"Variable pricing system is reflecting demand/supply for various services."
2023/06/25
Japan's ultra-wealthy population to shrink in 5 years to 2027: report