Bank of Japan Raises Rate to 1.25%, Bringing Mortgage Pressure and a New Case for “Effortless Saving”

September 21, 2026 96

Japan’s Rice Prices Fall for Third Week to ¥3,112 per 5kg as Stocks Swell; Government Eyes Reserve Buybacks

September 5, 2026 193

Explained: Japan’s 1% Food Tax Cut from 2027—and the 9-Point Gap That Could Reshape Dining Out

September 2, 2026 146

Japan’s Sept–Oct price surge: 18,347 food and drink items to rise—plus 6 shareholder perks that can cushion the blow

August 24, 2026 214

Japan Approves Summer Energy Subsidy as Clinics Gain Green Light to Charge No‑Show Fees from June

May 27, 2026 178

The Night Habits That Drain Your Money: What Japan’s Experience Reveals—and How to Reset

February 19, 2026 360

Japan’s 2026 ¥20,000 Child Benefit: Eligibility, Payout Timelines, and Local Top-Ups Explained

February 14, 2026 2061

Cuts, Bruises and a Fresh Start: Japan’s PM Takaichi Finishes Move Into Official Residence

January 4, 2026 411