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

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After Kumamoto Quake, Japan’s Insurers Fast-Track Claims with Remote Command Centers and Smart Maps

August 30, 2026 102

Trump Halts New Attacks on Iran, Opening a Window for Talks—and Raising Key Energy Security Questions for Japan

July 30, 2026 141

U.S. to Hit Generic Drugs with 100% Tariff After Two-Year Grace; Japan Weighs Risks—and Openings

July 22, 2026 116

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

May 27, 2026 178

Pentagon touts crippling blows to Iran’s defense industry as Hormuz standoff hardens—implications for Japan’s energy security

March 14, 2026 276

Japan’s Consumer Watchdog Warns: ¥2,980 “Roadside Service” Led to a ¥66,000 Bill — What Drivers Should Do First

February 21, 2026 346

Japan’s Regulator Seethes at Prudential Life Scandal: Why Few “Life Planners” Are Bowing Despite ¥3.1 Billion in Illicit Receipts

February 13, 2026 406

Maximizing Your Benefits: A Financial Guide to Paternity Leave in Japan

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