All roads lead to inflation – USA & EU on Japan’s path October 31, 2024 The recent 50 basis point rise in long-term bond yields began the day after the Fed cut interest rates by 50 basis points (base…
Is North Korea preparing for War? October 31, 2024 Amid geopolitical flare-ups from Ukraine to the Middle East, new threats from North Korea seem more dangerous than ever. North Korea is cutting –…
The paradox of rice shortages in Japan, the ‘land of plenty of rice’ September 12, 2024 Among the world’s largest rice fields, Japan has rarely had problems with national rice stocks in the past. It is also deeply rooted in…
The resignation of Kishida reminds Biden, but with a successor chaos August 15, 2024 The resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is reminiscent of the case of Joe Biden, the US president, with whom he deepened the…
Hiroshima: the Greatest war crime in human history August 8, 2024 On August 6, 1945, one of the most heinous events in human history took place, the most serious war crime of all time: the…
Capital markets await the first country to “fall” from debt, the five “suspect countries” July 18, 2024 Huge amounts of debt among the world’s biggest economies are starting to unnerve financial markets again as elections cloud the fiscal outlook. French bonds…
A Complete guide to everything to do in Tokyo June 27, 2024 One week in the wonderful Far East was enough to introduce us to authentic sushi, unique yakitori, best-selling Japanese whiskies, traditional sake and delicious…
From New York and London to Tokyo… all indices at all-time highs May 23, 2024 From New York to London to Tokyo, there is one commonality among global stock markets: record highs. Of the world’s 20 largest stock markets,…
Japan wants high speed electromagnetic weapons May 23, 2024 Japan has sent a defense official to the US to be briefed on the development of the US railgun, which fires projectiles at very…