BOJ Allows Greater JGB Yield Fluctuations

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Tokyo, March 19 (Jiji Press)--The Bank of Japan said Friday it will allow the 10-year Japanese government bond yield to fluctuate between around plus and minus 0.25 pct.

Naomi Watanabe "Surprised" over Derogatory Remarks

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Tokyo, March 18 (Jiji Press)--Popular Japanese female entertainer Naomi Watanabe has said that she is "honestly surprised" over derogatory remarks about her made by Hiroshi Sasaki, creati

Japan to Establish Guidelines on Int'l Joint Research

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Tokyo, March 16 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government will develop guidelines on international joint research to prevent the leakage of technology to other countries, a draft five-year plan showed

Olympic Torch Relay to Start without Spectators

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Tokyo, March 15 (Jiji Press)--The ceremony to kick off the Olympic torch relay will have no spectators to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the organizing committee for the Tokyo Games s

Japan Pushes for Less Plastic, Despite Biz Concerns

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Tokyo, March 13 (Jiji Press)--As Japan moves to reduce the use of plastic at convenience stores and restaurants, some concerns remain in the industries of the impact of such efforts on business.

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