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BOJ Governor Ueda makes quite the impression with his unconventional remarks at the news conference, injecting creativity into Japan's economic outlook.

Hiroyasu Kayama is not just Japan’s greatest bartender and mixologist but also a YouTube sensation. Set in the captivating backdrop of what appears to be an eighteen-century alchemy shop, Kayama crafts an enchanting experience reminiscent of Willy Wonka’s magical world in the bartending industry. His artistry has garnered millions of…

Growing up, Mirai Kisaragi fled her abusive parents, survived homelessness and contemplated suicide.

Japan has reported its exports fell slightly in November from a year earlier while imports declined nearly 12%

Japan's export figures see a minor dip of 0.2% YoY in November, signaling a slight setback for the country's economic growth. Find out more here.

Ready to rev up the economy, Japan's government plans to raise its long-term rate estimate to 1.9% in next year's budget, according to Nikkei.

Godzilla Minus One, directed by Takashi Yamazaki, brings viewers back to post-war Japan and to the wholly belligerent monster of the original 1954 Godzilla — a beast bereft of the friendly connotations accrued in the later Toho Studios Japanese installments.

Today, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) voted unanimously (9-0) to maintain its policy rate at -0.1% and keep its 10-year JGB yield target at about 0%. The BOJ offered no guidance on whether it might scrap negative rates next year, which knocked the yen (^USDJPY ) down more than -1%....

In addition, its staff will be present at circuits with the Silverstone-based team in race support roles.

Monarch's Mari Yamamoto opened up about how she prepared for playing a Japanese scientist in the MonsterVerse's post-World War II America.

Morning Markets March E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ES H24) are up +0.17%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH2 4) are up +0.11%. Stock index futures this morning are slightly higher on carryover support from a rally in Japanese stocks after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained negative interest rates...