SoftBank Overtakes Toyota as Japan’s Most Valuable Company
SoftBank Group Corp. surpassed Toyota Motor Corp. in market capitalisation in early June 2026, ending more than two decades of dominance by …
Bank of Japan Raises Rate to 1%, Highest Level Since 1995
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark short-term policy rate to 1.0 percent on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, delivering its most significant tightening …
Japan Tourism Hits Record Highs in 2026 Despite China Boycott
Japan’s inbound tourism industry continued to set monthly records in 2026, with international visitor numbers surging across key markets even as Chinese tourist arrivals fell sharply following a …
