Japan’s ruling LDP proposes food consumption tax cut to 1% from April
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday proposed reducing the consumption tax rate on food…
Japan’s economy grows slower than expected in April-June
TOKYO: Japan’s economy grew slower than expected in April-June, government data showed on Monday, as private consumption softened due…
Japan’s households continue to cut spending despite wage gains
Household expenditure adjusted for inflation dropped 3.3% in June, compared to a year earlier Published Fri, Aug 7,…
Japan’s ruling party backs Takaichi’s costly food tax cut plan despite fiscal concerns
Published Wed, Aug 5, 2026 · 11:30 AM [TOKYO] Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday (Aug 5)…
How matcha went from Japanese ritual to global obsession
For centuries in Japan, matcha existed within a very different rhythm of life. Nothing about it was meant…
Japan more upbeat on consumption, exports in June economic report, Asia News
TOKYO — Japan’s government struck a cautiously optimistic tone in its June monthly economic report released on Monday…
Big Spending: Today’s Shocking Japan-US Price Differences
A business trip to New York and Washington drives home the price gaps now in place between America…
Japan’s economy contracts in Q3 as exports get hit by US tariffs
Japan’s economy lost momentum in the three months through September, shrinking by 1.8% on an annual basis, as…
Japan revises data to show bigger Q3 economic contraction
Japan’s economy contracted faster than initially estimated in the third quarter of the year, the government reported Monday,…
Japan Wine Market Outlook: Rising Consumption, Premiumization & Growth Opportunities
According to IMARC Group’s latest research publication, the Japan Wine Market size reached USD 31.9 Billion in 2025.…