Food & Drink | TOKYO FOOD FILE Jun 12, 2022
Atsuki Kuroda's new house blends style and taste
by Robbie Swinnerton
"No genre!" says chef Atsuki Kuroda of the stunning, satisfying menu at AC House.
Commentary / Japan Jan 15, 2019
Disappointing data shows Japan's not back yet
by Daniel Moss
The BOJ governor will likely walk back the exuberance he showed in November.
Commentary / Japan Nov 6, 2018
Japan can trim stimulus without repeating mistakes
by Daniel Moss
A misstep 18 years ago should not prevent a careful step today.
Editorials Aug 3, 2018
Is the BOJ's current monetary stimulus policy the right tool to fix what's ailing Japan's economy.
Commentary / Japan Aug 2, 2018
Is the BOJ's monetary policy adjustment really just a tweak?
The central bank has introduced a few elements that could lead to steps toward normalization of Japan's monetary policy.
Commentary / Japan Mar 16, 2018
Why Japan will never reach its inflation target
by Michael Schuman
After five years of unprecedented stimulus, BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda should recognize reality.
Editorials Feb 20, 2018
In his second stint, BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda will face as many challenges as in his first term.
Commentary / Japan Jan 30, 2018
by Peter Tasker
A figure of Haruhiko Kuroda's experience and credibility is required to dispatch the dissenters and give Prime Minister Shinzo Abe the support he needs to run the economy hot for several more years.
Commentary / Japan Jan 23, 2018
Japan and Europe start the central bank reset
by Daniel Moss
Officials are going to respond accordingly to the improving global economy.
Commentary / Japan Jul 26, 2017
Why the BOJ's lips remain sealed on exit strategy
by Daniel Moss
The central bank doesn't want to talk about why it's lagging behind its peers.
Commentary / Japan Sep 20, 2016
Can the Bank of Japan keep the bond vigilantes at bay?
by William Pesek
The Bank of Japan needs to tread carefully as the country's debt addiction is rattling jittery traders.
Commentary / Japan Sep 17, 2013
Japanese might just miss deflation when it's gone
by William Pesek
As BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda tries to spur Japan's inflation rate, he faces a graying public that has learned not only to live with deflation but also to enjoy it.